Predictions 2018 - Oh boy

I guess we've made it through 2017.  As I said, 2017 was pretty much a year of chaos politically, but it was also a year of growth as well.  I know that this past year has been a real year of growth for me.  From my work to my attitude in how I approach my relationships with other folks, I certainly have seen the Almighty direct me through those.  I've had opportunities to grow wiser and smarter.  Whether I have or not only He really knows.  However, I seek the strength that He provides me.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; - 2 Peter 1:5

So let's go back to my 2017 predictions.  There were only 3 of them, which apparently is good for how they turned out.

1) I will attend 3 weddings in 2017.  I attended 2 weddings.  Hmm, a bit aggressive I guess. 
CORRECTION: I've been informed that I hit this one right on the button.  Goldilocks prediction, or was that Nostrawongamus (who hasn't appeared recently, hmm)

2) I will be debt free by the end of 2017.  I did not foresee me purchasing more property in 2017.  So since I took out another mortgage, we're not trending in the right direction there.


3) The SG BUTR will not have the same number of members at the end of 2017 as it does today. Oh soooo close. There has be petitions for additions and threats of subtractions. I'll just say stayed tuned in 2018. 

So here are my predictions for 2018.

1) The SG BUTR will not have the same number of members at the end of 2018 as it does today.  (Check prediction 3 from 2017 for details).

2) The Democrats will win the popular vote, but the domination of the GOP in state legislatures over the past decade has gerrymandered the districts to its strong advantage as well as national satisfaction with the economy that the GOP will still hold control of the House of Representatives.  In fact, the GOP will gain a seat or two in the Senate.

3) Regarding gerrymandering, the Supreme Court of the US will decide in a 5-4 decision on Gill v. Whitford that such a practice for political purposes is unconstitutional.

4) I will be much closer to debt free by the end of 2018.

5) There will be a strong move towards driverless cars in the Twin Cities by the end of the year.

So there you have my 2018 predictions.  Hopefully I'll be able to reflect on them a year from now.