As we look forward to a happy and prosperous new year, let’s go for the first quick tour of the blogosphere of 2010.

Joseph Planta is heading overseas in a few short days and he’s quite the reader. As such, he’s taking some time to think about the books he’s packing for the long flight to the Philippines. Laptops and iPods run out of battery; books don’t.

Bernie Yee is trying to start the new year heading in the right direction, outlining three of his new year’s resolutions. He wants to improve his health, his study habits, and his extracurricular endeavors too. While he isn’t very specific about how he’ll do it, it is good to see that he’s aiming at a balanced lifestyle.

Thursday Bram knows as well as anyone that it can be difficult getting back to the grind after an extended break, so she helps us figure out how to come back to work after the holidays. The guide is mostly outlined for the freelancers in the audience, but the main concepts can apply to other people as well.

Derek Semmler may have looked at a travel guide or two before heading over to Europe, but they usually tell you about tourist attractions and places to eat. However, the best travel tip for Barcelona is to carry a dummy wallet in your back pocket. The thieves snatch an empty wallet rather than your real money.

Rebecca Garland sees that there are lessons to be learned just about everywhere and everyone. We may want to look up to mentors and gurus, but she learned three money-making tips from her children. Never waste a penny, because a penny saved really is a penny earned.