Now that 2010 is officially here, I'll state my resolutions for the record:

• Not blow off exercise and perhaps even develop a running habit.
• Cut back on snacking.
  
• Make home improvements (crown molding, take down louvers, replace light fixtures).
• Get Dad out to visit or go to see him.
• Advance my career.
  

These are all fairly easy and achievable -- hopefully I'll come back with all this shizz knocked off the list.

'Bucks

Santa brought me one of the reusable, insulated Starbucks cups for Christmas. I love, love, love it. Such a simple pleasure to enjoy my spinach smoothie or iced tea with a dry hand. It's the little things that make life tolerable.

Whee! I gots me an iPhone today. I was eligible for an upgrade and all the other phones just looked junky compared to this baby. Never mind that I rarely receive calls (I'm not much of a phone talker) I'm in it for the apps!

Any favorites out there? I know there are a ton of great ones, I just don't know where to start!

Vacay

We're off to Costa Rica for Christmas. See ya on the flipside!

Sit

These leather club chairs from Overstock have caught my eye. I am looking for something for the man room and I think a leather chair would be just the thing. They have a 5* rating on Overstock but I know it will be a major PIA to send it back if not right. But I can't turn away from the price = $340!

I might revisit these after the new year when we are back from vacay.

These Alpha bookends from Crate and Barrel are very cute (and only $30)!

Love these new pillows from Jonathan Adler.