Cautious optimism, and a checkpoint...

A cautious optimism is newly apparent in the flight loop chatter these past few minutes, as a result of what may be encouraging news from the station regarding The Slow Leak. If that sounds wishy-washy, it's intended to be.

Meanwhile, today is a good time to review how well, or poorly, I'm doing with regard to my resolutions. Grades are 1-5 (worst-best) with 0 denoting "not applicable" or "not yet."

Active planning: 4

Positive attitude: 4

Talk with wife: 4

Interact with kids: 2

Surprise someone: 3

Maintain friendships: 0

Exercise: 2

Healthy diet, etc.: 3

Vacation: 0

Spanish CDs: 5

Spanish conversation: 1

Crush enemies: 5

File paperwork: 0

Meticulous records: 3

Financial awareness: 3

Reduce debt: 2

Professional excellence: 4

Simplify possessions: 1

Serious reading: 0

Cheers...