Happy New Year!

Hello, my faithful (and bored) readers! Happy 2008!

Since I am a very contemplative person, I've recently been thinking a lot about my resolutions for 2008. Should I attempt to do something simple but unique, like grow an even larger handlebar mustache? Or should I strive for the ultimate resolution --love, happiness, and data?

I've decided to take a very middle-of-the-road approach. This resolution will be challenging, but accomplishable. At times I know that I will want to give up, but I am determined to push myself until I acheive my goal. And from tackling this resolution, I hope to ultimately grow into a better person.

My resolution for 2008 is the following: to learn to love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter.

You see, I love both chocolate and peanut butter, but I don't like them together. For years I've been this way. I can eat peanut butter sandwiches until the cows come home. And I know that my faithful readers know my deep appreciation for chocolate, since I've been gracious enough to bake them chocolately desserts from time to time. Why don't I like chocolate and peanut butter together, then? I feel like I'm a walking contradiction!

Alas, the trials that this quest will produce! No longer shall I look in disdain at Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. No longer will I be able to turn down Moose Tracks ice cream. And gone are the days when I will keep the peanut butter jar and a Hershey's bar on opposite sides of my office desk.

To recap, combining chocolate and peanut butter (and liking that combo) will be my goal for 2008. Perhaps my faithful readers will support me in my quest by showering me with new treats that I can learn to enjoy.