I am not really a big fan of resolutions. I sort of think they are stupid. But I will say this, I miss the 2,164 mile, 28-hour drives I made 4 times a year at the beginning and end of every semester in college. Most of you are probably cringing at the thought. I loved them.

They were always such good times to either reflect a.) what the next four months would be about, or b.) what the last four months ended up being about. It was really good for me. I miss them a lot.

I don't have much like that now. Even long road trips aren't great reflective times, but rather my mind racing at a million miles per hour about what needs to be done when I am gone and when I get back. So I guess resolutions might be the best thing to do now that the road trip is gone.

So here are my 2009 "resolutions."

1. I am not going to miss big events in my family and friends lives - I missed a lot of stuff in 2008. Mainly weddings of people I very much cared for - but other things as well. It's hard with the show on Saturday nights. But this year I am taking steps to fix that. In November I booked a flight for my friends wedding in Oregon in August. I am also going to go out and see Sarah after she has her baby.

2. Take more "weekenders" - As I have blogged before, I love weekenders. Whether running off to the beach at Hilton Head in the summer or hoping on a plane and going far away. 48 hours away is great for me. I am going to go skiing with my sister in February. Visit Sarah in March. Probably get up to DC and visit Nathan in April. And a trip to Chicago in June. All Thursday - Saturday trips. Then it is beach time in Hilton Head all summer long. Actually trying to take a "weekend" this year. Anyone else want me to come and visit? I'll add you to the list.

3. Finally complete the new Allen Hunt Show Website - I have literally been talking about this for well over 18 months now. It's needs some serious revamping. Now that I have an intern this Spring, I might actually be able to get it done.

4. Paint the inside of my home - I'll be honest. I am not a big fan of the interior of my house. It's so bland and uncreative. Thus, by the end of 2009 - and maybe with some help by CJ and Andrea - the interior of my house will be completely re-done.

Well that's it. Enjoy. What are your resolutions for this year?