A Wicked Good First Post

Howdy, Everyone-

My New Year's Resolution, 2007 Edition, is to get better about communication. As all of you have certainly noticed, I have been all too frequently remiss when it comes to staying in touch with friends and family. I am bad about returning calls, replying to e-mails, and making plans with those I leave close to.

Please trust and believe me when I say it isn't personal, and I love you all.

So, in an effort to get better about all of this, I welcome you to come and check out The Wicked Good Blog. I intend this weblog to be just another in a stream of personal journals people self-publish to the Internet-- basically an informal journal about me, what I'm doing, and anything that happens to be on my mind. Sometimes it'll just be general thoughts, other times I'll have specific comments for some people, news on big events in my life, pictures when I have them, links when they're appropriate. A way to stay updated on the life and thoughts of Hutson Hayward.

Now, don't worry, this is not the only strategy I plan on using in my goal to meet my resolution; this will not replace either phone calls or e-mails, as I intend to up my rate of both. Rather, this is a good way for me to get into the habit, and think about ways to put myself out there and get in touch.

I can't wait to hear from you all, and invite you to comment whenever you feel the inclination, be it to mock me, say hi, or respond to a thought.