A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a Hyatt hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament accomplishments, their stories of victories ringing throughout the lobby atrium. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. “But why?” they asked, as they moved off. “Because”, the manager said, “I can’t stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.”

1. Always choose Eriko and Jerry first before other hobbies or work.
2. Do some gym-style exercise at least once a week.
3. Get an 'A' in my UW courses.
4. Take and pass the Japanese proficiency test, level 3.
5. Read one fiction and non-fiction book per month.
6. Score above a 4.0 on my performance review at Isilon.
7. Understand the fundamental theorems of calculus.
8. Create and stay within a budget.
9. Get the MG running reliabily so I can move it out of the garage.

Last night I went to my first OS class. It was really exciting. I was so interested in the class and the material that my head hurt afterwards. I’m not sure I’ve ever felt this pumped about a class before.

I’ve decided to stop tracking my meals. With Eriko at the helm of the kitchen, I am comfortable that my meals are nutrious and filling. I can’t remember what she makes most of the time (and usually I can’t pronounce it). Should I gain more time in the future, or a better method for inputting meals, perhaps I will resume.

The ultrasound was conclusive. Eriko and I are having a little baby boy. =)