So, the start of the new year has come and gone. Was your New Years full of drinking and chaos, did you stay at home and do nothing, or something in the middle? I kind of used it as my last stand before getting back on the health wagon.

We spent NYE with our friend Rachel up in Fargo at Bid D’s (after having to wait outside for 20 minutes in the effing cold weather). They had 2 for 1 specials on all the drinks, so 25$ went along way that night.. We had a good time, and having being a change of pace for me, from hosting something, it was nice to just be able to get back to a bed, and fall over. Rachel is always a great host, so we had some ‘za and a few more drinks back at her place, and called it a morning, about 3am.

New years day, we set out for Fertile, to go visit Eileen’s parents, and go a post-holiday gift exchange since we didn’t make it up over the Christmas weekend. We visited, puttered around, took a trip around the area to see what was going on, and later in the evening met up with a few other Rollag friends and ventured out to the Other bar.. Town was dead, of course it is small town MN, and we pretty much had the place to ourself, had drinks, pizza, shot some pool and BS’d until close. Made our way back to the farm, and went out to the shop to carry on the party with a little squeezebox music and rollag songs, and for more rum of course.

Despite the -30f+ temps, we had a good time, cars started, and Jake n Ty didn’t freeze in the cabin. It’s built so well they actually had to open the door after the wood stove got up to temp! We ventured back down to the cities Saturday afternoon, and just pretty much relaxed the remainder of the weekend before getting back into the swing of life, and full 5-day work weeks. All in all, it was pretty grand.

Kicking off the new year, I’ve been able to work from home one day a week, partly to save some miles, and also help cut down my energy use and driving costs. This has been a real awesome opportunity, and it’s only been the second week in. While I do still put in my time, the furry kids can lay next to me on the couch, and I can start something in the crock pot for supper. Eliminating the drive also lets me get a head start on my workout that day, allowing me a little more free time after supper!

Some of us have made resolutions, some of us have said to hell with making a plan we know we’ll never stick to after two weeks.

What side of the line do you fall on?

Personally, I listed my 2010 goals over here, and so far, have been pretty diligent. I did cave and have a microbrew last night, just because it sounded really good. Otherwise, I’ve been keeping the snacking at bay, and being diligent with my exercise. While we’re only two weeks into the new year, I hear that the gyms are still packed with the new years newbies who will only stick it out for a few weeks, but seeing as we have all the gear at home for an effective workout, I have no excuse to fail, other than blaming myself.

I’d like to hear what your big plans for NYE were, and what are your goals for 2010? What will you do to hold yourself accountable for your resolutions or goals?