2009 Resolution

I am not one for making a ton of new resolutions each January 1st. I have decided that New Year's resolutions need to be something that (i) is both obtainable and (ii) related to something I actually have an interest in if I stand any chance of actually keep them. In the past, I have made the standard resolutions: diet, exercise more, read the Bible more etc. This year I am making just one resolution:

• To learn to be a woodworker and make a jewelry box by Christmas

I am eagerly researching woodworking and excited to try to actually fulfill this resolution. One of my first projects will be to make a wood work bench that will be used for at least two other projects in 2009.

Once the workbench is built, I will start the largest of the 3 projects in the form of a tree house of the kids.

Finally, with the workbench and tree house completed, I will try to make a jewelry box.

This is a resolution with measureable steps and time deadlines. Let's see if I keep this one.