New Year's resolutions...what can I say, I've never really made any. I think it's my dislike of the word "resolution", it's just too strong. 'To resolve oneself to something' gives the sense of epic proportions of commitment and obligations. And these happen to be two of the things I hate most.
However, I'm all for setting goals. I'm known to make lists for things I want to get done for the day, the week, etc, so it makes sense to think more long-term. Like a 365-day term.
But let's not call them resolutions - icky - I may be more inclined to use one of the following terms:
- accomplishments (kind of assumes you're already done)
- aspirations (feels inspirational but pretty corny)
- aim (somewhat violent & gun-oriented)
- targets (sounds like I'm trying to hit sales $, I get enough of that at work; also kind of violent)
- objectives (too professional)
- missions (I feel like Tom Cruise)
Ok so the English language may be lacking in that one term that has a je ne sais quoi so I'll stick to goals.
In 2011, there are several goals that I would like to successfully complete for the sole purpose of making myself happy & proud of *me*. I'm like a mom...to myself hahaha The ultimate success of these goals will likely result in warm & fuzzy feelings (you know i love those) and too many gifts to myself at Christmas time.
ANYWAY, here they are in no particular order:
- READ MORE! I've actually seen this on several people's lists & it's a good one. Too many technological distractions have caused me to lose precious free time which I would have normally spent curled up with a book. Since I plan on becoming a hermit this winter season, I think there will be plenty of time for me to rekindle that love. Step 1 - go to library this week & get a card. Step 2 - Reading suggestions please! :)
- I really need to exercise. Losing weight is one thing, I prefer not to focus on this, but I am just so out of shape & lacking in stamina. If I had to run for my life, I would really not bother with the running part. The funny thing is, this goal is really easy - all I need to do is pull the eliptical that I already own out of the closet where it's been sitting ever since I moved! Starting with 15 minutes each morning, I'll work my way up :)
- Hand in hand with that, and also on a lot of people's lists, is to be healthier. Which also should theoretically not be too difficult. I just love the shit out of chocolate & sweets. Like, we-should-get-married love. I don't eat out too often and I always bring my own lunch to work because I'm budget conscientious, but my portions are way out of whack. Probably due to the fact that I eat with my eyes, not my stomach.
- I rarely admit this, but I need to be more aware of my level of anger about random things & not sweat the small stuff. In all honesty, it's a little bit baffling that I haven't had an ulcer *knock on wood*. I really need to get some life stuff figured out & let go of some baggage in order to enjoy life more. And quit regretting things!
Here's to doing my best to accomplish these 4 simple goals in 2011! *cheers*
I didn't even have a chance to post my reviews of the last 5 books I read in 2013. You can click on the links below to check out my review on my Goodreads page.
Inferno - Dan Brown (4*)
Orange is the New Black - Piper Kerman (5*)
Such a Pretty Fat - Jen Lancaster (3*)
The Cuckoo's Calling - Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling pseudonym) (5**)
