Joe Fearnley – uhhh, right

After a couple of weeks off of the blog, I feel I have to reflect on another year in life gone past. 2008, like past years, was an interesting one. Really only a couple milestones in my life were passed. And when I say milestone, I say financial endeavors that I probably shouldn’t have taken. Yet looking back, I really don’t regret it.

During the first part of the year, I purchased a house. It’s probably one of the most unique ones I have encountered in my life. First thing was first, I built a bar in the basement and was on my way. I also purchased a new automobile. This was certainly needed and now I have an ipod adapter so my shit’s going totally digital. A bit scary, but unevitable.

As far as resolutions go this year, I was a little behind once I crossed that line. I certainly did blog more, but excercise was about nill. I plan to turn this around in 2009. I want to consistainly keep up with the blog, but keeping up with a healthier lifestyle is higher up on the list. Tomorrow starts a new test of overall self control. Oh, and I want to get this rock and roll endevour moving in a faster direction. Looking back I had something in my hand that I let slip right through the tips because of laziness. This year, that’s gotta change.

Speaking of music, I also compilied a list of my favorite listened to music of 2008. In no particular order.

• Shorebirds – Its Gonna Get Ugly
• The Gaslight Anthem – The ’59 Sound and The Senor and the Queen
• Polar Bear Club – Sometimes Things Just Disappear
• Smartbomb – Chaos And Lawlessness
• Joey Cape – Bridge
• Cheeky – Choke On A Cheeseburger
• Dillinger Four – CIVILWAR
• Dead to Me – Little Brother

The things to point out here is that I am totally predictable when it comes to music. There were other things I listened to a lot last year, but they were not released within the 365 days, so I feel like I cannot put them on this list.

One last thing to mention here is that I have started a podcast. This is something that I didn’t really plan on in 2008, but the ball is rolling and we plan to continue. 2009, here we come.