Today marked a first for me. Today was the first time I can remember being approached by an organization to apply for a specific position there. I'm not talking about an committee or association thing - I'm talking about a job. It was rather tempting, too. Better pay, more responsibility, nice location (Denver), right type of work - real tempting. I decided to not apply because even with the uncertainty going on here (budget cuts and restructuring), I feel this is where I need to be at this moment. I'm very happy with what I'm doing with my current job and, even though I don't like some of the current politics, this is a good place for me to be.

Don't misunderstand me, they weren't handing me a job on a silver platter. Still feels weird to see a job opening statement in my email that isn't part of listserv or to some general mailing, though. I guess I'm doing pretty good here..

Do people think that it is illegal to pass a police car? As long as you are driving the speed limit and they don't have a siren going - you can pass them. This morning there was this loooong line of traffic behind a police cruiser going about 5 miles per hour slower than the speed limit. I guess Lincoln drivers are just paranoid.

On the other hand - Julie and I lifted weights last night. I think that was the first time I've lifted since, oh I don't know, high school? It seems like I'm a major self-improvement kick lately. Don't do caffine, got my sleeping problem fixed, finding a church, cutting down fat, sugar and alcohol, and now starting an exercise program. Perhaps I'm afraid of the big 3-0? Who knows...

Saturday, Julie & I hosted a little "holiday" get-together with some of our friends. I think everyone had fun, I know I did. It was good to see Alex & Kate again, I don't remember how long it's been since we saw them last.

Sunday, Julie & I went to a church service. We are still hopping around, looking for a place to go here in Lincoln, but we will probably go back to this one again. I've been living in Lincoln since '91 and never really bothered to find a church here in town. I guess I've been either "too busy" or too intimidated by those with the larger congregations.

Sunday night, Julie made some ribs for the first time. I must say they turned out quite well. It is going to be very hard to maintain my figure now! {Hello and welcome to Scott's food log... }

On the other hand, I keep having the same line running though my head, running though my head, running though my head today. Darn you T.A.T.U!!! {If you don't get the reference, count yourself lucky.}

It's amazing how many people come to this page looking for an "emerald cooking show". If you are one of those people, I think you maybe looking for "Emeril Lagasse". His page is here. His TWO shows are Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril. You can thank me later.

I still prefer Good Eats & Iron Chef, but everybody's tastes (pun intended) are different.

Well, here they are - my New Year's Resolutions:

1. Get in better shape - I'm in decent shape now, but there's room for improvement.
2. Redesign the web site - This includes the message board!
3. Get another two articles published - I've got one that's this close to being submitable and then its on to number two.
4. Restart Hopefully Sapient - I plan on restarting my monthly opinion column over at Jason's Theme of Absence.
5. Get my stuff together - If Julie & I are going to move into a house this summer, I'd better start getting things in order now!

There you have it, my New Year's Resolutions for 2003. Let's see how I do this year EmFusers!

I got my "sleeping machine" yesterday, and slept with it for the first time last night. Besides a sore throat and some sore spots where the mask was too tight, I feel great. I woke up just a few minutes ago without feeling groggy - even though the sun hasn't come up yet. All my life, I've woken up groggy. I've never known what a full night's sleep was. Now I do.

Julie said I didn't make a noise all night. NO SNORING! That's saying a lot as I usually snore enough to shake the walls and keep everyone in the same room up all night. AMAZING!

Happy Birthday Ana G!

You are so, like, older than me now ... {grin}

Happy New Year!

And a happy belated Anniversary greetings to Mom & Dad as well!