Looks like we all survived 2007. At the beginning of the year (see “tree branch” story), I wasn’t sure if I would make it through. As it turns out it was quite a year. While I stuck it out at eBay, had a sore back for about 6 months, watched Cal fall short, and lived through a MLB wide steroid scandal, they year wasn’t all bad. While I’m sure there are many others I should mention, my first trip over the Atlantic was easily the highlight of the year. I can’t wait to go back. With that said, here’s my initial plans for 2008:

  • New Years: Throwing a New Years Day party this year. Hoping by having to be up in the morning, I won’t be as hung over as I was last year. This also might mean I am just as hung over and have to entertain anyone who is reading this…damn you!
  • Host the Shannon Corey Concert Tour: Ok, well maybe it’s not a tour but Miss Corey will be crashing at my place and playing at Grant & Green.
  • Eurotrip Round Duex: After working for a week in London, my plan is to spend the better part of a week in Paris. Lot’s of great plans for the trip, such as wearing a beret and fake mustache under the Eiffel Tower (Hi Jen) and touring around the museum circuit with my nifty two day pass (thanks Jrod).
  • Bethie’s Wedding: Yes, one of the Shapiro’s is actually getting married. Cabo in April. I couldn’t be happier for my sister. I am pro-Dave.
  • GMat-a-Thon: Yep, if all goes well, I’m going to take a nice hard look at getting my MBA in 2009. Unfortunately, that means it’s time to hit the book
  • SF Street Festival Season: Sure, this might be a giant gathering of the “Marina People” but it’s an awful lot of fun. Let’s just hope it’s sunny for the Union St Fair this year.
  • Cal Football Season: Sept to Jan 1. This is gonna be our year…I can feel it! (Yes, I say this every year). I swear I will be way less fanatic once we win the big one.
  • Tahoe-HO!: This is a little bit of an extension of the end of this year, but I plan on making a couple of trips to the slopes in the hopes of…well, the hopes of having a good time. Who’s comin’ with me???

Ok, so I really don’t have a whole mess of events planned for next year yet, but there is a lot of stuff I’d like to check off my list. Here goes:

  • Launch a website: This is kind of already in the works, so keep your eyes peeled for the launch.
  • Apply to B-School: I’d really like to say I actually went to Cal if someone asks.
  • Learn to Golf: Last time I went to the range, I figured out you don’t have to swing as hard as you can to make the ball go far. Now to actually figure out where it is going.
  • Wine Tasting: Yeah, little snobby, but seeing that I live near the wine country, I’d like to have an idea what I’m talking about.
  • Turn 28: Holy shit…old!
  • Finish my Demo: Life in Blue by Benjamin Cobalt is long overdue. Chris and Kenny and I will get this project done and it will be effing awesome!
  • Play in public: Yes, once the demo is done, I intend to showcase my total lack of musical talent. Please don’t boo!
  • Update Blog Regularly: Thanks Nii.

Well, that’s it for now. Happy New Years to all and see you next year!

-b