Ah shit, I'm supposed to keep family ties here? I moved out 13 years ago, man.

Ahhhh, the coming of a new, fresh year always brings with it ideas of change and improvement. I am trying to lower my cholesterol and reduce my intake of sodium.... Doc says I am cruisin for a bruisin. Pass the extra cheese pizza and toss in a Sam Adams.

Steph and I continue our house hunt. We're looking in the seacoast region of New Hampshire. Steph has had wonderful success at her new job - 3 BIG sales in 6 months has made her the talk of the office. The commission on those BIG sales had made her my new best friend.

Things are good on the home-front. Wedding planning is on-going and is beginning to become somewhat of a full-time job (mentally). Stephanie & I are keeping our heads as straight as possible while we move at three hundred miles per hour through the jungle of wedding bliss. We are actually ahead of schedule on a great deal of items, and are in very good shape. Emotions run high at times, but it's nothing a glass of wine and some heroin can't handle.

Bachelor Party was unbelieveable! Ryan truly outdid himself with this endeavor. 600 beers, judging bikini contests, super-stretched limos, 4 rounds of golf, a crazy japanese guy squirting saki into our mouths, Augusta steamers, Hooters dance-a-thons, Penthouses, body-surfing, etc. etc. Took 3 days to recover from and will take a lifetime to forget. Check out the BP photo Library here.

Ryan & Heidi are settling into their new home in Concord, NH. I have talked with Ryan on the phone 15 times since they moved in July 1st, and every time he answers he's doing yard work. He either is secretly turning his lawn into Augusta National or the previous owners had major horticulture issues.

Stephanie returned from her bachelorette party recently, penis mug in tow, bloodshot eyes, etc. This, the last of her celebratory parties, marks the beginning of the homestretch to the wedding. She is starting her new job with Nitro Data Systems on Wednesday and is very excited. Good people, good salary, good location. She is very happy with the job change and looks forward to a promising career with Nitro.

Mom & Dad are living outside of Orlando in a small town called Clermont. Mom is working at Disney World as a trainer and Character Greeter. She loves it and cannot stop talking about it. Dad is in the Stucco business (www.tecnocemusa.com) and is doing well. He became involved with TecnoCem during their startup and has been working diligently on building the brand. They are both very excited about my upcoming wedding.