Okay fine, I’ll make up some New Years Resolutions. We all know I’m never gonna stick with them anyway, so what’s the big deal? Oh right, I need a blog post. Fine. Here you go, but I may or may not put any effort into making these resolutions happen!
Work Out More. Well I was doing good with this one for a while this year. I got up to about day 20 of the EA Sports Active 30-Day challenge before I had to stop because the arches of my feet were becoming strained and it hurt when I walked throughout the day. Yeah, it’s my own fault for being stupid enough to do the damn program barefoot, but no one told me that was a stupid idea! Now I know. I’ll give the program another shot and hopefully get through the 30 days injury free. I liked the way I felt and looked even after my short stint, so I’d like to get back into the swing of things.
Write More. I did National Novel Writing Month back in August and I kicked its ass hardcore and got my 50,000 words done, but I still have a bit more to go in completing my novel. This year I want to finish it, edit it, and start giving it out as party favors so friends and relatives can be my editors.
Date More. LOL! I try dating. I seriously do. This year I even went on a record 8 dates with the same person! I know, crazy, right? But they weren’t ready for a relationship, blah blah blah. Whatever. It’s hard not getting discouraged, but I’ll continue to put myself out there.
Save More. In 2009 I put more focus on paying off student loans rather than saving. I had quite a hefty savings account, but my car and student loans were ridiculous. I shifted gears, emptied my savings and paid off my entire car loan and a large portion of my student loans. I still have a bit more to go on my student loans, but I can feel that this is the year they go away forever. Then I need to built up my savings again so I can finally buy my own home.
Well lookie here! My first three resolutions end with “More” so I guess I’m not doing too bad, huh? But I think that means I need to start thinking of some serious resolutions. But I can only think of one that I really need to work on (otherwise I am totally perfect in every other way):
Be Happier. I need to stop worrying about work when I’m no longer at work. I need to stop being cranky with the people that love me just because I had a rough day. I need to imagine a bit more. I need to have random dance parties. I need to stop wallowing in self-pity. I need to let go of things that are beyond my control. I need to draw more Super Viagra strips. I need to write what I want to write. I need to remind myself of the real reasons why I’m single. I need to go on strolls. I need to get a hobby that has less to do with sitting in front of the television and more to do with that archery set in the basement.
I think that’s what resolutions are all about, right? Happiness. Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking, exercising more, getting a new hobby, it’s all about making yourself a happier person. So don’t quantify your resolutions. Don’t set yourself up for failure. If you resolve to do things that make you happy, everything else should fall into place. Here’s wishing you and your family a happy and healthy New Year!
LOL, I did the same thing with EA Active, barefoot and on a hardwood floor. OW!
Yay! Glad to hear I’m not alone! I mean…sorry about that!
I’ve been realising that life without plans ends up being more full of events and surprises and fun things, if you’re just willing to do whatever whenever. I already started this, but my resolution is to keep it up; not plan more than half an hour ahead, whenever possible.
Happy new year Craig! And happy new year to the rest of you guys! Thanks for the old one; t’as been a good one! It was great getting to know you and I look forward to more!
Okay, I’m with Kári, sort of. Maybe I need to plan more than 1/2 hour but I hate resolutions. Recipe for failure.
Although I maybe will plan to do some more writing if I’m inspired. I’m being pushed to submit something but I have an overwhelming fear of rejection so maybe my goal will be to suck it up and submit one thing and then hide and ignore the reject letter and pretend it got lost in the mail. That works for me.
Have a super 2010 and looking forward to more fun and friends here on the site. Be safe tonight everyone.
Yeah, but it’s not up to me if I’m safe on new years! My cousins usually end up trying to blow me and themselves and everyone else up somehow. But I will try my hardest!
All the best for 2010 and Happy New Year to you!
I haven’t made any big life-changing resolutions this year … other than starting (and finishing?) my kitchen remodeling project.
No plans tonight b/c I’m probably bailing on a NYEve party. I don’t want to go out in crappy cold weather.
Happy New Year, Craig (and Puntabupeeps).
WOW! My resolutions are just about the same for this year, right down the the EA Active, which I started yesterday and although I wore shoes, my legs are really sore after the first workout.
As for the job, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to move on.
I think you did the right thing by paying off your debts, I did the same thing this year and it is very nice to be able to put more into savings even though there is less there.
Be happier! yes, take more strolls, you know that we live near an arbouretum, that has a little cafe, I can’t think of a nicer place to take a stroll.
I skipped over the writing and dating because I am not much of a writer, and well lets just say my dating disaster for the year cost $1,500 (no prostitutes involved).
I want to wish you and all your readers a great new year, and want to thank Tam and Michelle for sending me the wonderful Christmas cards, Michelle’s reminded me that I needed an new duster (SO MUCH GLITTER!) and of course a special thanks to John, wo gave me the best presents I got this year.
Paul: There was a fair bit of glitter in her envelope wasn’t there?
Tam,
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Everytime I look at the bookshelf it is on it is covered in blue fairy dust, and I know it’s not mine!
Tam and Paul: My dining room table, my crotch, my feet and the rug underneath were all covered in glitter after I opened Michelle M.’s card. Course, that’s really not that unusual of a situation for me.
Happy New Year’s to everyone! And good luck on any and all resolutions you may or may not make!
HUGS…
Wow, I am not one to jump on the bandwagon, but you took the words right out of my mouth! My resolutions are:
1. Write more. The eventual goal is to get that book I have been thinking about written, but for now I really just need to start writing on a regular basis.
2. Get back down to a 30″ waist. I am getting really tired of the extra pudge I have been carrying around, time to hit the gym!
3. Stop being such a grump. I really need to stop bringing the stresses of work home with me, I need to just leave work at work.
4. Pay off all my credit cards. It is scary to think how much money I am throwing away by carrying a balance on those high interest cards, good bye debt!
I hope everyone has a fun and safe New Years! See Y’all in 2010!
Polt: You made me laugh out loud. Thanks.
love this. great stuff. happy new year.
Kari: Hope you make it back to the US in one piece! Wear your asbestos underoos
Tam: my pleasure. Glad I can make someone laugh while I’m stuck here at work. Blech!
HUGS…
Good luck with the student loans! I feel like the fact that I’m still STILL paying on one of mine is contributing to my arrested development (caw caw caaaw! caw caw caaaw!)…
An archery set, that sounds some kind of wonderful.
Polt: Our big boss came by at 12:30 and sent us home. Yay!!! It’s snowing (but not too cold) and I am glad to be tucked up warm at home. Well, as soon as the heat kicks in I’ll be warm. Okay, I’m home, that works for me.
Lucky you, tam. My ‘big boss’ (who is actually a very short man with a stereotypical Napoleonic Complex….but I digress…) was here first thing in the morning and then left without saying a word to anyone. Which is typical. but even though he didn’t send me home early, he wasn’t here in the afternoon, so THAT made it a good day. And I plan on busting out about a half hour early anyway, screw him and his leave slips! I’m gonna rebel and just leave! What’s he gonna do, fire me?????
I feel so much like James Dean….’cept I’m more of a rebel without a clue…
HUGS….
Happy New Year to all. My biggest resolution is just to be better. I need to invest a bit of time into understanding and rectifying some aspects of my self.
I mostly tend to be confident and self-fulfilled, yet I seem to fall for guys who make me feel insecure and unsure. I need to Understand and improve that.
I need to get more settled in my home. I have some painting and a few projects to do.
I want to do more to help others, but in a sustainable way, so I don’t burn out.
I think those are my big goals, the little ones are all connected to the big ones.
I’m resolving to not eat out at any restaurants for three months. No take out either. I’ve been spending too much money. I’m real good at new year’s resolutions! (bad grammar noted) I once went vegetarian for a year, no cheese and totally stuck to it!
I like your advice in the last paragraph. I’m not making resolution, but I do want to exercise and write more.
Tam – Submit! And don’t worry about rejection :
http://susiesmith13.tripod.com/id12.html
oh my god – the glitter. It’s everywhere. My whole house sparkles. Next year – no glitter!
Happy New Year! I need to get myself more active this year, the past year I was way too lazy.
I came up with two resolutions:
1. Put on what I want to
2. Do what I wanna do
Great thoughts! Happy New Year! Your approach to prioritizing happiness sounds similar to that of Kevin Roberts, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, which you can read about here. http://www.beruly.com/?p=532
Michelle M.: I got attacked by a glitter storm this morning.
I just finished putting my re-inflated tire back onto my car. It wasn’t what I wanted to come home to. Now, I need to restock my fridge.
My New Year’s resolution are to:
- Advance to candidacy.
- Write 2 papers.
- Get to work earlier.
- Cook more.
Happy New Year, Craig!
Craig: Happy New Year and many more tipsy calls to Polt.
Michelle M.: I Loved my glittery card from you. Thank you sooo much.
Tam: I got your card this morning and I saw that you mailed it on 09/12/04. Wow, I didn’t even know you then!
But really, 12/4 to 1/2? Whats up with http://www.canadapost.ca ?
Mark, I got my card from Tam a few weeks ago, so maybe the issue isn’t canadapost, but the US Post office in Virginia?
HUGS…
Honestly am I the only person who did a double-take with Kári’s comment about how his “cousins usually end up trying to blow me and themselves and everyone else” (which implies a great deal of stamina, not to mention flexibility), until I saw the “up”? Please tell me you guys haven’t all decided to resolve not to be juvenile pervs in 2010
Happy New Year, everybody, and here’s to 2010. I’ve got a crazy optimistic feeling it’s going to be a great year!
I’m not doing resolutions this year. I always make them and then forget about them 3 weeks later.
But I really like your resolutions. Good luck with them!
Happy New Year Everyone! I’m a little late to the party, but I don’t do resolutions either. I only really have one goal in life, to be happy and so far, so good.
My resolution is to become as famous as you [feat. Enrico]. Hopefully this will involve me not having to werk any harder than I currently am. I’m lazzzy and want tingz handed to me. Is that so much to ask?!
I also want to spend more time in 2010 writing on hotel paper, knowing that my thoughts will never leave this room.