A Happy New Year

Well, The new year has begun, and we are hopefully all getting back to our "pre-holiday" lifestyles. During my NY's holiday, I enjoyed some time with my family at my in-law's house in Gifu and had a chance to relax a bit and drink some beer while eating some fine New Year's food. It was very nice! The photo above is from the Nanguu Taisha in Tarui-cho, Gifu on NY's Eve.

Now we're starting 2006 and again things are getting busier and busier. Of course most people want to improve their lives in some way, and so we often make a "New Year's Resolution" or a type of promise to ourselves to improve our life.

This year, one of my NY's resolutions is to cut down on eating sweets so much. I love snacks, especially chocolate, but I have to eat less or I'll get too fat! So, I'm going to try!

Another resolution is to start walking in the area around my house. I want to take my son for walks not only to get exercise, but also to enjoy some time outdoors.
Those are two of my New Year's resolutions this year. How about you? Do you have any?