So we’re right on the heels of the brand new year, and say good bye to what was 2009.

People always seem to make resolutions that never go through, which goes without saying that I’m one of those people. However, I have put myself into the mind set to quit smoking (a bad habit I picked up in 2008 September) and to lose weight. I’m shooting for at least 50 lbs by years end.

Aside from that, I’ve had a lot of thought about what I want to do as this new year comes around, and I think I know exactly where I’m wanting to go with my life. Especially after the courses of events over the past couple of years, and certain inspirations and people have come into my life.

With that being said, in the year 2010 I’m going to be pursuing a dream of mine to become a singer in Japan.

I know it sounds a bit farfetched, but I don’t think so. I’ve been singing off and on since I was in elementary school participating in Chorus/Choir classes. I kinda slacked off during high school but got back into singing a lot when I started college and started going to karaoke with my friends. I’ve had people tell me that if I try to go after it, I could more than likely succeed, saying I have good grasp of the language, can sing well and Japanese tend to enjoy foreign talent. So by the summer time I’ve lost enough weight, and have cut a demo to where I can start trying for auditions with Japanese record companies.

I think I have a fairly good chance as compared to anyone else, not to mention this year is the year of the Tiger according to the Chinese Zodiac, and I am actually born in the year of the tiger. So this year will definitely be “Tora’s Year.” I can feel it in my bones. :)

So I hope you guys will support me in the year to come because this journey is going to be one helluva ride.

Happy New Year to all of you guys! Wish me luck!