2012 provided my wife and I a good variety of place as we traveled through the year. We made three major trips outside our local area. 2012 also helped to make me more comfortable with the leadership position, learning more each day, I started in 2011. It is much better than the previous company I worked for from my start in Memphis.
Next year, we have three more major trips are planned. We will discover if it becomes reality. As always, I will keep you posted.
<7> Few days--two trips--south in the greater Atlanta region. <7>
Making a trip south to Atlanta has allowed my Sunshine and I to experience more often great dining experiences at Seasons 52, a fresh option of dishes that have 475 calories or less. It was good catching up with Jeff Conrod, also.
<6> My 1st trip to the Outer Banks, NC <6>
It was a good several days searching for lighthouses, and going onto the boat ferry several times. We discovered a few restaurants worth really treasuring, but there were those that were overrated.
<5> 1st visit of Chinese New Year's in San Francisco! <5>
This will definitely go down as one of the few times that I sat through a four-hour parade!
<4> Self-Reliance isn't rewarded and
championed <4>
The results of the 2012 Presidential elections is the moment when the country said that we are NOT taking responsibility for our future, and we are not going to be proactive to solve our nation's long-term financial challenges. Our leaders do not face up to the nation's financial challenges for the long-term, as demonstrated by our Congress and U.S. President by increasing taxes and not touching any of the spending cuts necessary to control our nation's financial debt.
<3> Not feeling well spoiled important days <3>
My Sunshine spend a few days resting in bed with a fever after Christmas till the year ended and when we were on vacation in SoCAL, so she really didn't really experience the Disneyland Happiest Place on Earth theme during our stay. I ended up spending Christmas Day mostly sleeping apart from opening presents and eating dinner.
<2> SoCAL visit #2 with my wife <2>
We met up with two friends who I haven't seen in several years. As for catching up with friends who I haven't seen for years, it was a successful visit. It is always good to visit SoCAL, and El Pollo Loco, of course! It was nice to meet up with my sister and brother-in-law for the second time in the year.
My Sunshine with Princess Aurora
<1> Looking forward to 2013: This will be a monumental year for me <1>
I will be turning 50 this year. We are planning a vacation to Washington D.C. during that time. It's too bad that we don't have a more favorable occupant in the White House for the visit. Further, we are headed to DisneyWorld in April to experience the new Fantasyland.
Looking forward to visiting the theme park later this year ...
