January’s 8

Regret – I didn’t make any best of lists for 2009, and even if I had kept them to myself, it would have been nice to chronicle something. I do have a few favorites of the decade, including Sea Change, Royal Tenenbaums, Assassination Vacation, Radiolab, Age of Persuasion, Breaking Bad and Arrested Development.

Only in moderation – I’m studying cocktails and mixology, hoping to create a signature drink for myself. I’m pretty good with Manhattans, Black Russians and Lime Rickeys.

Let’s hope they’re not blurry – I’m taking a photo every day.

And if I’m making drinks – I should become a better cook. I’m not horrible, but my repertoire is limited to a few soups, spaghetti squash and other vegetable sides.

While we’re talking about diligence - I set a few more goals for myself this year.

Looking back to 2009 - I read a few articles and a book on Carl Jung. I’m looking to explore him further, but I think I need to study his influences and contemporaries before going deeper.

More than obligatory - Linda has a site, too.

Now that it’s 2010 - I can start scoping out locations to watch World Cup matches.