SPWD

Today was a very good day, very laid back and relaxed. I slept in a bit compared to normal, and then my wife and I spent several hours just talking – something we have definitely gotten better at over the past year. We discussed many things, and among those were several that may have a huge impact on our lives in 2009.

About two years ago I got an idea for a new venture, but with long work hours, school, family and church I just didn’t have the time to truly pursue it as I would have liked. That was one of the main topics of conversation between us today, and let me just say I have been given the green light to work on the venture at this time. It is a large endeavor that could change the outlook not only of our lives, but of many other lives as well.

I cannot really give out too much, because as it is well known in the Internet age, publish an idea and someone will snatch it, pay a freelancer to code it and be done with it before you are even out of the planning stages. Now what that brings many times is poor code and applications, but if the idea catches on, then there are duplicates on every other web address it would seem. Eventually someone will get it right, then everything else similar is just copy-cat syndrome.

We also discussed several other ventures I have in the works – all basically because I am still looking for steady employment to meet immediate cash needs (hey, we all have bills to pay, right?) but looking at the long haul and larger picture my wife is very confident that things are in the right time and place for these ideas and ventures to be put to the test and see if they come to fruition.

So for 2009 a few goals are (and this is merely the tip of the iceberg so to speak):

1. Blog More
2. Create a custom theme for this blog
3. Expand reach into blogosphere
4. Start 2 ventures
5. Enjoy what I do

I will revisit this more and give updates, add to the list and remove from the list as necessary.

Happy 2009!!!