Another new year... and already one month is all but knocked out of it.  There is a lot to talk about, so grab a pen and paper and keep score.

For those of you I haven't talked to in a while, I am looking to buy a house.  Given the low interest rates, a stable job and more choices on the market, I'm going to buy my first home. I've kicked the house hunt into high gear, and have been all over the Lehigh Valley looking at everything in my range.  I've seen everything from the "how can they ask that for this rat hole" to "yeah, I can't afford that."

It's been a steep learning curve.  I'm learning about how there are so many programs for those looking to buy for the first time, tax breaks, green homes and so much more.  I'm spending probably 24-30 hours each week to just this process!  Don't worry, I will let you all know when there is a settlement, and an "open house" party.

In other news, I got a promotion last August.  With the promotion, a nice pay raise and the shelving of grad school has come along.  I did ok in fantasy football, with a second, third and 6th.  I've been healthy, but an moving toward a shift to healthier eating.

From the same old-same old department, I still have my old GMC truck, which now has 213,000 miles on it. I sank some money into it so I don't have to worry about a new car payment and keep my credit scores up so I can get a house. I'm the same guy making goals just like I did last year... look for a follow up blog to detail goals met and missed.

Take care, and hopefuly I can get on more often to keep you all updated!