A Wintry Celebration

I just wanted to share on this post some of the accomplishments I am proud of for 2008.

1. Today is my wedding anniversary! Hopefully our adventures will continue to be as blessed and thrilling as the past 4 years.
   
2. I have officially passed the NCEES Structural II examination! This is a difficult 8 hour written examination where you must prove knowledge of a wide range of structural engineering topics. It's basically the final step in meeting the NCEES Model Law Structural Engineer designation, which makes it much easier to gain licensure in many states.
   
3. I gained a better appreciation for the artistic side of construction by submitting an entry to a competition. I'm going to keep doing fun things like this, I'll let you know if I'm more successful in the future.
   
4. We made a small amount of progress on the icehouse. Not as much as we hoped for, but in reality we did not even know what we wanted. Fortunately the slow pace allowed us to live in the structure and gain a better idea of our needs.

Now what shall we do for 2009? Here a short list of my goals for the year:

1. Substantial completion on rooms for the icehouse.
   
2. Pass the LEED Accredited Professional examination. This should be my last test, I swear it!
   
3. Make sure my wife has a space she feels safe, comfortable, and happy in.
   
4. Maintain a balanced budget.
   

Thanks for everyone who stopped by in 2008, I appreciated all of your comments and support!