Inkings and Inklings

Here's where I am with my resolutions at this point:

I have woken up at 7 AM (every weekday) 84 times.
I drew/painted/designed stuff (everyday) for 30-60 minutes 119 times.
I went running (T/R/Sun) for 2-4 miles 50 times.
I lifted weights (M/W/F) 52 times.
I practiced speaking (everyday) in some form 118 times.
I practiced meditation (everyday), usually for 20 minutes, 120 times.
I read for pleasure ~20-30 minutes 120 times.
I have consumed coffee/energy drinks 0 times, although I have been drinking waaayyyy to much soda.

Not really. But if he were, this would be him with his red-head girlfriend.

She's so sharp. I can't help but feel a bit attracted!

I have got a few questions:

When it comes to life, can you ever really figure anything out?

Does anybody have the answers?

Can you read too much?

Does anyone read this?

Should I care either way?

Is it just me, or does anyone else dislike all 3 candidates?

What ever happened to the California Raisins?

Is Grape Soda better for you than Kool-aid?

Is there Heaven?

Is there Hell?

Is that Tuna-Melt I smell?

Was that a Les Claypool quote?

Where do babies come from?

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie pop?

Speaks for itself.

Some quick painting-sketches of my favorite rockers over the years.

Another month gone by. I can't believe the year is 1/6 over already.

I have been sticking to my resolutions for the year. Here's where I stand at this point:

1. I have drawn/painted for an hour a total of 62 times.

Trying to monitor your progress drawing is like trying to watch your hair grow. Just by looking back at my stuff from the beginning of the year, I have certainly improved at painting at least.

2. I have read for personal development/pleasure 62 times.

It's 10:00 PM Saturday night, and I've just finished drawing. I had a great time with everybody at Katie's cocktail party last night, but I decide that tonight I'm going to go out and socialize... ALONE!

Some people would never even consider going out alone.

The thing about going out by yourself is, without your friends as a crutch, you have only 2 choices:

1. Sit there alone, bored and looking like a complete loser, or
2. Talk to people you don't know, have a great time with them, and make some new friends.

I'm not one to turn down a challenge!

The day before Valentine's Day has the highest daily suicide rate in the United States.

After some searching around, it turns out that this alleged statistic is complete poppycock! Still, some people are sad because they don't have a Mr. or Ms. Right to spend the "holiday" today with. Really, you don't have to look far to find someone that feels incomplete without their meant-to-be mate on ANY given day (not just on Valentine's Day).