- Rock-N-Bowled for the first time ever.

- Bought my truck, a 2005 Chevy Colorado.

- Set a date for our wedding...10/31/09.

- Enjoyed one of the coolest birthday celebrations ever, and it wasn't even mine.

- Went to my first wedding in years, Jeff & Amanda's.

- Lost not 1, but 2 of my beloved pets.

- Was given one of the coolest Christmas gifts I've ever recieved.

- Took my first trip to New Orleans, Louisiana

- Saw my first ever New Orleans Saints home game.

- Enjoyed being part of a 5 win, championship race team.

- Went to Cruefest, one of the best concerts I've ever been to.

- Walked through Arlington National Cemetery.

- Saw a 17' alligator live, in person, and reeeeally close up.

- Greatly expanded my shot glass collection.

- Became a used race car salesmen for about a week.

- Bowled my first ever 600 series.

- Bought a Wii...Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

- Saw the USA Olympic softball players in Williamsport.

- Enjoyed my first real Saints tailgate party at the 'Skins game.

- Ate beignets for the first time.

- Took a bus trip to Atlantic City for the Gambler's Classic.

- Went to my first live baseball game ever.

- Got a raise...woohoo!

- Saw USAC sprint cars @ Big Diamond.

- Made a few nifty wood projects.

- Saw a grown man ride a Barbie 3 wheeler wearing a hardhat with antlers.

I know there is probably a ton more things I've missed, but this was a good place to stop. All in all 2008 was a pretty great year filled with lots of good times and good friends. My only wish is that 2009 is just as much fun...not only for me, but for you all as well. Happy New Year everyone!