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Reasons Why 2010 is Going to be Sweet

Reasons Why 2010 is Going to be Sweet
  1. I have NO PLANS for this year -- that means I have no idea what's going to happen!  NONE!  I have nothing to lose, and everything to gain!  This is awesome!
  2. School is out for at least 8 months!  Hello, free evenings!
  3. I'm currently only working 3 days a week at GOJO!  Hello, free weekdays!
  4. Alabama is going to win another National Championship!  Yeah, I said it!
  5. I might be going to graduate school.  This means I'll at least be working toward a masters or doctorate.  One of my dreams is to be a college professor, and this would be one more step to get there!
  6. I'm going to start another business.  I'd tell you what it is, but it's secret squirrel stuff.  This time around, I'll have more time to put effort into it.
  7. I have a great family and wonderful friends to help me out!  You guys rock!
  8. There are other reasons, but... ehh... I gotta go get ready for the OSU game.  I have people coming over, and I don't want my place to look like a pigsty.
Happy New Year!

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