So my blog turns 1 year old yesterday and I don’t even celebrate, well I think we can celebrate today right

I have had a personal website since 1997 when the first iteration of my site was born. I believe that one is not in existent anymore. I used to go by the Devil_Paco handle back then and only a handful of people know the history behind that. I then had a geocities account until 2003 when I bought my first domain some time in December that year.

I had put up a couple of blogs on the free sites but just did not like what they offered, they lacked something. Then I found a blog that really changed the way I looked at personal sites and blogs in general. I almost forgot to thank the author but I did not. My blog then developed into what it is now. At first there was tons of memes and just rambling, then I started to write reviews from books and movies. My favorite category has to be culture where I think most of the best writing has happened. I have improved my writing with tons of help, and even thought it is not the best I think it does amuse a couple of people

Other highlights of the year are my most commented post, closely followed by one of the most touching posts. And of course one of the most visited the only recipe I have posted! I hope all of you have enjoyed reading as much as I have enjoyed writing. May the force be with you and lets keep on blogging

“Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage
and true progress.”
– Lloyd Alexander

“A man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man
with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive.”
– Pearl Bailey

Optimism and ambition are the two words I want to start this New Year. I do not want to list new years resolutions rather I want to talk about a vision. This year I want to improve myself, to experience true progress in my life through self-actualization. I want to become a better person more self aware not only of my shortcomings but also of my achievements. I also want to be grateful for my blessings.

I have a new life, and I am a new man. I have met the love of my life and she has already changed who I am for the better. She also makes me want to be a better person.

The first quote really talks about how I think about life. I believe in positive thinking and all that can be accomplished through it. Doubt can always hinder optimism, but we have to believe, have faith and just know that we are capable of the impossible.

The second quote has a lot of meaning now that I have love in my life. It is really important to have ambition but you need love to steer that ambition in the right direction.

I wish everyone a happy 2005 may you accomplish every goal you set!