in 2009, I will...

1) Never forget to count my blessings.

2) "Have confidence that is disproportionate to my looks and abilities."

3) Communicate openly and honestly in all situations.

4) Get everything in writing. (Especially gym contracts.)

5) Be less judgmental of others, give others the benefit of the doubt.

6) Have a thicker skin.

7) Never lose sight of my objectives - or my ideals - and pursue them with integrity.

8) Make peace with God. Or at least try to.

“The idols of today are unmistakable - self-esteem without effort, fame without achievement, sex without consequences, wealth without responsibility, pleasure without struggle and experience without commitment.”