2007 and a look at 2008

As the new year comes, most make resolutions....everything from joining a gym, losing 20 pounds, stop smoking, driving your car less, spend more time with friends or going to church more often. The gyms are usually pretty full in the first few weeks of January and then seem to thin out. Do we make resolutions that are attainable and actionable, or just stuff that sounds good? I thought about this and decided to reflect back on 2007 and some things to ponder for 2008...

- When you hire someone for a project, there are 3 main factors: reaonably priced, reliable and does good work....You need 2 of the 3, being cheap doesn't always work out.

- Some friendships are meant to last a lifetime, while others are only in your life for a short period of time. Other friendships are put in your life for a reason.

- Appearances are deceiving, yet we often judge people on them. Get to know someone first, before throwing stones.

- If you don't like your job, spend time looking for a new one....Only you can help yourself.

- If you want to see the world, see it while you're young and don't wait for retirement.

- If the first thing you do is check the pricetag, you're missing out on a lot. Sometimes paying a few bucks more is worth it.

- Things happen for a reason (good or bad) and we often don't know why, but the bad things help make our lives stronger.

- People are human and will always let you down even when they try not to, it happens.

- Sometimes the decisions you make instantly are just as good as the ones that take days/weeks to make.

- If you live where snow falls, invest in either a good snowblower or plow service.