I believe in the article, I mentioned how quickly 2011 went right past me. Yes, it did that AGAIN! However this year ends on a unique note. I am currently serving in a foreign land about three months into a 1-year deployment in Afghanistan. The year 2012 includes that word "transition" again as I saw a change in unit assignment and my first deployment with the US Army.
So, staying true-to-form on this next endeavor, I will first look back at my "predictions" and see if I came anywhere close to mastering or completing.
I made the assessment to:
1. First, I am looking forward to my transition from student-based ministry to "regular" unit ministry with the 201st MI BN at Fort Sam Houston.
2. I am still counting on my first Army deployment to Afghanistan in October 2012.
3. I would like to be sitting at 200lbs (or possibly 195-198lbs) on December 31, 2012 (one year from this writing).
Looking over the list, I'd say I did fairly well...at least 2 out of 3! I did transition to the 201st Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. So, that is a "check"...done! Then, on to #2, which, considering that I am writing this "from" Afghanistan, it would be safe to say that this is also a "check"...done!
Not sure if there is a need to move on to #3 as that just didn't happen! I wish weight loss was equally easy as weight gain. I struggle with this and have been for nearly 15 years. Yes, this is "confession time." It is my goal while deployed to shed that down significantly. So, #3 is a BIG red "X"...almost like getting one on "Family Feud!"
So, with that out of the way, I believe it is time to look ahead to 2013! Dare I even make any?? Why not? I have a few options on the table that could possibly be obtained from Afghanistan! For 2013, I would like to think:
1. Will make it safely home in early February 2013 for my wife's birthday and two weeks of R&R.
2. Will finish my deployment with success and come home (along with my unit) in September 2013
3. Unlike 2012, I WILL be "Home for Christmas" in 2013!
4. Pass my physical fitness test with my best score to date.
5. Yes...I'm going to put it down again! I would like to be at 200lbs or less come December 31, 2013.
Well...I guess we'll see...I'll have 365 days to accomplish these 5 goals...I think I am in the best position to actually do it this time....100%...all five! Let's hope! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
