1. To remain true to my faith, my family and my friends so that I may remain true to myself. *amended December 23, 2002. 2. To work hard at what I do and succeed. 3. Make sure nothing compromises rule #1. I also need to make sure the order of rule #1 stays put. 4. Find enough time every day to read *or* write. *amended October 21, 2002. 5. Get Published in 5 years…that’s Spring 2007, folks. 6. Get my Master’s degree.