Yeah, I'm still alive

New Year's Resolution #1: walk more, eat less and generally try to get in shape and lose a few pounds.

Ammendment to Resolution #1: try not to let that "walk more" thing usurp all available time for blog updates.

The good news is, I've been walking a minimum of 10,000 steps per day and it feels great but to accomplish this I've learned that I have to get at least two miles in on the treadmill before I leave for work in the mornings. That means I'm up at five, have a cuppa coffee and take the second cup with me onto the treadmill, which totally cuts into normal blogging time. I've been watching Dogtown, which I would highly recommend because it's so interesting the time just flies by. It's a documentary about a no-kill animal shelter in Utah that takes in dogs that wouldn't make it in other places due to medical or emotional issues. It's fascinating and I've learned a lot about dog personalities and training techniques. (Of course watching it is one thing and putting it into practice is another, but we are trying to be consistent with Shelby and help her work through some of her anxiety issues.)

The other good news is that we're between projects in the house right now so everything is going along at a very even keel. We haven't even seen our handyman/electrician Frank in months and he used to practically live with us. I probably need to make him a punch list and have him come by so he knows we still care.