This One's For You

As years go for me, 2010 was a pretty good one. The last quarter was a rough one what with one thing or another, but overall, I cannot complain at all. I am not going to ramble on however about last year. 2010 is now placed in the archive and there is nothing anybody can do to change it. 2011 is another matter and another exciting year lies ahead.

This year is going to be a unique year. I am fortunate enough to be marrying my best friend and I cannot wait. I cannot deny it, it is going to be a little strange wearing a ring (I have never worn any form of jewellery ever) and it will be bizarre to be calling HJ my wife and being called a husband. But it fills me with excitement and I am looking forward to August 4th and beyond.

What else lies in store for me this year? A couple of exciting new projects and business ventures are on the horizon and the first quarter of 2011 will be focused on those and getting them off the ground. The website jumpinsport.com is trucking along nicely and that will be developed further and I have high hopes for that one. I will surely be pestering a number of you to help spread the word on that one. The other projects will be coming and you will hear about them in good time I promise!

Travel plans are pretty limited next year for that reason. There were vicious rumours of a canine arrival in 2011 which I would still not rule out, and along with the new projects, we have nothing much planned for travel at the moment barring a couple of trips to Canada. I am sure that may change here and there knowing HJ and me.

As for resolutions, I have the classic old one – lose weight. I have had a pretty extravagant last two months of 2010 in terms of eating and drinking, and I’m determined to get back on track and in shape. If I am going to fit into a decent suit or something for the wedding, these love handles will have to go. So, alcohol is cut. Not totally, but two days per month. Holy Cow burgers and all that stuff is gone too. And back to running and football.

Not sure I really have many other resolutions, though I always enjoy hearing about other people’s and some of the more original ones.

I will end by making some predictions. Nothing too controversial but just some random thoughts.

If Michael Vick and Asante Samuel stay fit, I can see the Eagles putting a crazy run together for the Superbowl.

I was surprised by Arsenal’s win over Chelsea and the manner of it, but I am still not convinced by them at all. They may win the League Cup but that is it.

This is going to be a huge year for British boxing. There are going to be some majorly exciting fights for David Haye, Amir Khan and Carl Froch this year, and I am particularly looking forward to a major heavyweight fight for the first time in years.

August 4th is going to be a beautiful sunny day!

The UFC is going to become more and more mainstream this year. Events in Toronto and Rio are just the start of a major year, and I will take a punt that I will convert more of the non-believers.

This one is a bit bold and one that comes from nothing but pure feeling…..I see the Washington Capitals winning the Stanley Cup this year.

I have a good feeling that is going to be a great year! Happy New Year folks!