Look people in the eye when I talk to them. I have noticed that I rarely look at people when I talk to them. I do not know when or why started this habit, but I should quit it. I believe that it effects people I am talking to in a way I do not desire.
Begin a serious weight lifting regimen. I have actually managed to keep my resolution from last year by running every morning. This surprises me. Here is to being even more surprised next year.
There are more but I don’t remember most of them right now, and frankly, they are none of your business… Also, it is best that they are not written down. By remaining ethereal, and not concrete by being written down, they are much easier (and justifiable) to break.
I have a few… for one, I really want to not be such a bitch. I mean sometimes it has to get excessive for my family. Normally I’m nice but if something gets me in a bad mood, sheesh. I also want to be able to have more patience with my kids, they are hyper-active and sometimes become too much and it’s just like I want to go find a hole somewhere and hide. I want to finally get done with my GED studying and take the test… wow, just too much to write down tonight!
I have this problem with rambling on and on… Sometimes I go off on other topics… Like this one time I was talking to someone about what my dog did to some guy’s leg on the street… I was so embarassed… Anyway…
Well, i’ve never been into the whole NYR thing, but i guess i have one by default this year.
For most of my life i’ve been pretty fit. In my late teens and early twenties i used to spend a lot of time at the gym, and even in my late twenties ran quite frequently and got to the gym when i could.
I’ve been in grad school for the past three years, and the long hours of sitting around reading, combined with my apparent inability to fit very much exercise into my schedule, have led to me porking out a bit. My weight was about 170, but i’m now up around 195. I just made a visit home to Australia for the first time in three years, and my friends told me that i didn’t look any bigger. I guess i’m lucky that the fat is placed in such a way that it is only really noticeable if i take my shirt off.
Anyway, i really want to get back down to a more reasonable size, both because i know i’ll feel better, and because i’m starting to put too much pressure on my jeans buttons and i can’t afford a new wardrobe. And my belts are now used purely for decorative purposes. So, more running and some gym time is on the agenda for the new year.
I never realized how lucky i was living in a temperate climate like Sydney. Even in the middle of winter, i could run in shorts and a t-shirt. I think one of the things that make it hard for me to exercise here in the US is the fact that i hate running when it gets down to freezing. I just find that all that cold air makes my lungs and windpipe hurt. And i really don’t like running in sweatpants and long-sleeved shirts etc.
Oh well. I guess i can run on a treadmill, or use the stationary bikes at the gym. Here’s hoping i can keep the resolution.
I’m going to have a bash at quitting smoking, because I want to start saving some money up. I guess that’s two resolutions in one.
I also want to get a better job, as my current one is completely soul destroying.
And thirdly, I’m going to jump on the excercise bandwagon. Especially after the festive pig out that has just occured.
I was going to come in with all this high-falutin’ stuff, but these posts remind me that I still haven’t taken off the weight I gained when I quit smoking five years ago. Time to do that, eh?
My “touchie-feelie” resolution is to try to keep my heart open.
My specific, concrete resolution is to have lunch with my friend Joe once a month.
On this Message Board this year I hope to score
With some funny jokes you’ve never heard before.
I resolve not to tell a corny joke–
“Hello, what’s that? The church burned down? Holy smoke!”
Mine: Class up my apt. I live in a freakin’ bachelor pad, and I’m a girl. We have collapsable chairs, for godssake.
Also, to learn how to handle money better. Like, keep records and recipts and stuff. Save some, too. At the end of the week, we’re always like, “We spent $500? Where did it GO?” Now I’ll be able to know. Got me an acordian folder and everything.
The Cody’s: To quit smoking. He coughs a lot and such. `Course, I wish he’d take slightly better care of himself than he currently does (not neccessarily quitting smoking, but getting his teeth fixed [he has two molars that are literally falling apart, and always hurt] and eat something other than hot dogs and Ramen - other than when I cook).
I’ve put the wheels in motion to start making a movie (feature length, ultra low budget, shot on mini-DV). I will have a rough cut of the movie ready for the August deadline of the biggest local film festival.
Make lasting progress in my spiritual journey.
Catch the Naples Crud at least 3 times.
Get a Google PR of 5 on br1an.net.
Become good at playing the piano.
Forgive myself for my one secret.
Encourage my receding hairline.
Become a little more artistic.
Put on a little weight.
Forget about this list.
Stop picking my nose.
Work on my integrity.
Take Italian 3 and 4.
Write more letters.
Read lots of books.
Go to the olympics.
Run more often.
Pick a career.
Pick a major.
I have the most incredible opportunity now. I am getting a divorce and have this incredible job. I had been a temp for over 6 years. My life is an open book for me to just do what I please. I have many opportunities to date people, but I want to concentrate on becoming who I have always thought I could be. Without an SO to care for, I can care for myself. This is what I plan on doing for me.
New Years Resolutions
Quit smoking January 10, 2004 (going to the Mad Russian)
Lose 85 pounds by August 31st 2004 (Gym in my new job)
No boyfriends until New Years 2004 (Take up too much time)
Get my house looking it’s best (Fun)
Save some of that money coming in (New kitchen, New widescreen TV, New car next year)
Make some female friends close by to hang out with
Stop making excuses and start living for myself!
It is very ambitious, but it will be the best year I have ever had. I bought a new toy, so sex won’ be much of a problem. This is do-able people!
