2018 in Review

Well, this is the second NYE I am spending in the desert.

It came about thanks to my housemate's antics resulting in his parents insisting I come back or a for sale sign was going to be put on the house due to his bad behavior.  I agreed and when I got a check, I headed for the desert and except for one weekend in LA and SD, I have been here.

Everyone wants to ask one question.  WHY?

It was because I didn't want to see a housemate and friend of four years homeless.  I do have a soft spot in my heart for him and didn't want to see him wind up in a REAL bind.

That said, here is my 2018 in review.

Successes:

• I spent more time with my family this year.  Between three trips to Guanajuato, one to Austin and one to Ontario, CA.  Those who say I have no more excuses on that one are right.  With that said, I am looking forward to my nephew's graduation in May.
• I made Diamond status for Wyndham Rewards.  I didn't think that would happen at the beginning of the year, but it did.  Will I take advantage of it next year?  Good question.
• When I went to the LA Auto Show this year, I wound up staying at the Westin Bonaventure.  I've always wanted to and the best part about that adventure is that a date wound up being thrown in!

Let downs

• I endured a string of bad luck / unfortunate happenings in Tijuana and San Diego in October.  I was thrilled when that chapter ended, but it was a relatively unpleasant time.  To make matters worse, finances were very tight during that period.
• Some tax issues came back to haunt me at the worst possible moment.  OK.  My bad.  I also promise to straighten them out, but being broke in another city is no fun at all.
• I had to switch MDs because although I still have the same health insurer, the plan is different and has a different set of providers.

The jury is out, so stay tuned

• I found out I cannot get on PreP because I flunked my blood test.  I have some kidney issues.
• I agreed to see if a relationship should be taken to the next level, which means I will be in Houston, TX at the end of January.

Resolutions for 2019

• Bill more hours
• Lose enough weight to go under the 200 lb barrier.
• Clean up my finances

So, goodbye 2018 and happy 2019.