Things to look forward to in 2010

I thought that it was time that I share with all of you some of the new and exciting things I plan on doing with this blog in our beautiful new year of 2010. 

I will keep doing more of what I have already been doing – research articles, talking about my experience with Narcolepsy and my ongoing efforts, as well as sharing my knowledge of Narcolepsy and what I have heard from other Narcoleptics – but in addition, I have some new things I would like to make happen.

I am excited about the new year, and look forward to doing new things with this blog.  I hope that you will join me as I continue to talk about and explore the world of Narcolepsy. 

Here is the list of things I’d like to do in the Year of the Tiger (2010!):

1. guest blogger features: I would like to have some fellow Narcoleptics write as guest bloggers on issues that I don’t know much about (or which I feel they know more about).  Some of the topics I have been thinking about having guest bloggers for include  cataplexy, pregnancy with narcolepsy, and stimulants other than Ritalin, Concerta, and Provigil, among other things.  Although I know some about these topics, I do not have a great deal of personal experience with them, so I would ideally like to get other Narcoleptics to write about their experiences and knowledge (if they feel comfortable sharing).  
2. book reviews, including a review of the only Narcolepsy book written by a Narcoleptic, at least one book on getting a better night’s sleep, and a book on napping suggested by a reader (thanks for the suggestion!)
3. a series on good sleep habits, including me personally testing out the 4 week “sleep camp” plan that’s in a sleep book I have
4. get involved in this year’s National Sleep Awareness Week, if possible.  At the very least, I will have to write a few articles covering this week, including how people can participate.
5. expand upon my list of useful Narcolepsy resources (which currently is very small) to include things like support groups
6. share with you my struggle to lose weight and live a healthier life
7. create a collection of easy, healthy recipes requiring minimal prep, tested by me (and my husband).  Ideally, I would like to have some of the recipes contributed by readers.
8. I eventually plan on trying the gluten-free diet (again; I tried it briefly once before) to see if I am sensitive to gluten, but first I have to start cooking regularly and keeping the kitchen clean enough to make this possible.  I don’t think I have much chance of success on this diet if I can’t cook dinner every night and keep the kitchen clean, as it can be hard to eat gluten-free at restaurants.

What do you think?  Are there other things you are hoping to see this year on this blog?  I would be happy to hear your ideas.