• We traveled so much – two big trips around Bulgaria, many small ones too, one trip to Turkey (Istanbul), some trips in Romania, one big trip Bulgaria-Germany, a trip weekend in France….
• We moved to Germany – at some time we decided that it would be a good thing to continue living together in Germany… so it was done
• I found a new job in Berlin – again Software Quality Assurance. A very good company, great team, wonderful colleagues. So far, so good. I am very happy with this luck
• We found a great apartment in Berlin – honestly, this is a hell rental-market here. For one apartment so many people apply with documents. And in the center the prices are extremely high, but the noise… well.
• Mü got accepted to study what she wanted on first place.
• I finally started doing something about myself – a bit of running, conscious eating, etc. So far I’m down 10 kg. Not too much – I got a long way to be back in the shape I was. But at least it’s a start.

What do I want in 2012 (Alex)?

• Lose at least 10 more kg – nothing more to say here.
• Get running seriously – hopefully I will be able to attend a couple of run events… nothing much 5k, 10k maybe. A thing to give some adrenaline, some belief in myself.
• Do some hiking – that’s a funny thing to say in flat Berlin. But if situation allows – travel is OK
• As I said travel – in the TODO list should be at least some new countries and people. I don’t yet know what – Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Czech republic… all countries I haven’t seen yet. Hope Mü wants to do these with me
• Mountains – I’m afraid to make big plans here. And small mountains are included in the hiking. But I still dream about high peaks, crampons in the summer, fresh, thin air. No words here, just wishes. Alps are nearby, that is a good thing.

Lance Armstrong’s blog – another personal idol, this time in bicycling!

Chris Bonington – great mountaineer!

The Animals Save The Planet – 11 cartoons, that actually make you think what can you do to save the Earth!

Ельбрус Extreme – russian site for Elbrus. They even host web cameras to the summit!

Marathon Guide – one of my favourite running sites

The last couple of days I had some kind of cold and waited a bit for it to calm, but it still hasn’t. So I decided to do something to help it go away .

2. Start running in the morning at least 2-3 times per week

3. Go to the mountains at least twice

4. Will not miss workout (when I’m in the city)

5. Maintain healthy diet throughout the whole month

This one is starting today. Too much pleasures, cheat meals etc. might prevent me from doing what I want.