The universe has a humbling way of bringing me back to reality. I was just telling (bragging) to a friend that I haven't gotten sick on this trip. Sure there were days that I didn't feel great, but - knock on wood - there hadn't been anything that took me out of action. 

I have never been someone to make New Year's resolutions. Always seemed like nonsense to wait until January 1 to make a change. Well, this year is different. In fact, I had trouble limiting the list to ten. I don't know why I feel differently about it this year, but it is probably a side effect of this new life that we have created. As I sit here in lovely Barcelona, I am extremely motivated to push myself to be a better person. I am making the list public just in case inertial forces begin to overwhelm. So here is the list in no particular order..