It seems a little sad to me that New Year’s Resolutions have fallen out of fashion. I can’t go to a blog without seeing, “I’m just not into resolutions,” or “I’m not making any resolutions this year.” I guess it’s because resolutions made because “everyone is doing it” don’t stick. And things we decide to do while stuffing our face with all kinds of food and sitting around watching Christmas movies in our PJ’s rarely stick, either. It just seems like “I’m not into making resolutions” has become the new, “I’m scared of clowns.” (You know what I’m saying?)
All THAT said, I totally FORGOT to make resolutions this year. It been a tough holiday season for us, and with everything going on I didn’t have time to clean the house, work out, write meaningful things in a journal, take extra pictures, etc. There is part of me that thinks that if I’m not off and running by January 1st, maybe I shouldn’t even bother. But I really don’t want to be all defeatist about it. And I personally love when big chunks of the world come together at the same time to do things, if only out of tradition. I like knowing that people are baking pies and watching football at Thanksgiving, hunting for eggs at Easter, and yes…setting goals for a brand new better them in January. So I’d be remiss, I think, if I didn’t join in.
Goal Number One:
I will read more. I’ve actually been doing pretty good on this one lately, even though I think I’ve decided that what I like to read probably falls more in line with junk food than a hearty meal. That said, I’ve bookmarked The Book of Mormon on my toolbar so maybe I’ll read through it more often. I just bookmark where I left off, and pick up there the next day. I’ve never tried studying scripture online before, so we’ll see how it goes. (FYI for those who don’t know, full versions of all the LDS standard works are available online. I wonder how long it’d take me to go through the Bible?) So far I’ve read 3 out of the last 5 days. That’s better than nothing!
Goal Number Two:
I will take care of myself. Better sleep, better (and more consistent) grooming habits. I used to be ALL ABOUT The grooming. I even had a small eyebrow waxing station set up in my room in college. I actually had time enough to DO OTHER PEOPLE’S EYEBROWS. I got some nice makeup for Christmas (some blush and eye shadow) so I think I should put that on more regularly, too. I might be a Mom, but I’m still a girl, darnnit.
Goal Number Three:
Hello friends! I THINK last year I made the goal to be in better contact with my friends. And while I still suck at it, I’m doing better. A combination of phone calls (not to announce weddings, births, etc., just because) and even some (sparse) visits for dear friends far away. I”ve also met a couple of people around here that I have realized I really like being around and talking to. I want to make time for these people, see how I can be there for them. DO THINGS like…OUT OF THE HOUSE with them. I know, crazy? I just need to be more open to socializing.
and finally…Goal Number Four:
DA DA Duummmmmmmm. I will lose weight. I can’t even call it baby weight, since I lost that by last April but just GAINED IT BACK. JUST FOR FUN. I need to feel better and healthier and I sure as HADES am not adding 30 lbs. on top of THIS when I decide to get pregnant next time. Nope. Not gonna happen. And while the Shred didn’t work out so well (kills my knees, and I don’t have bad knees!) I think we’re going to start doing some other stuff at home. If anyone would like to tell me about their FAVORITE piece of at home work out equipment or DVD, I’d love to know. We bought an elliptical a couple years ago, but it turns out that you either get one for $800,000 or it doesn’t work out so well. Something about it being able to fold up made it kind of rickety I guess. We’re selling it. (And I really want to know, are you people actually losing weight and getting fit using a Wii, or is the lazyman’s workout. Or worse, the already-skinny-person’s workout?)
So that’s it. Books, grooming, friends, and working out. There are other more sweeping goals I’m working through, things having to do with school and jobs, etc., but since these seem to be the things I can actually control…these are the goals I will make for myself.
Because I like resolutions.
Favorite line: “the new ‘I’m scared of clowns.’” Seriously. Funny for like a minute, 10 years ago.
Favorite line: “the new ‘I’m scared of clowns.’” Seriously. Funny for like a minute, 10 years ago.
And good for you. I’m resolving, too.
Wow, I actually have relevant things to say for 3 of these!
#1 – John has an iPhone, right? There’s a free app called “Scripture” that includes the Book of Mormon, which also saves your spot for you, if you want another way to do it “on the go.” This plan does require stealing the iPhone from your husband.
#3 & 4 – We should try to get together to work out some time, and knock out two birds with one stone? I was thinking about this the other day, that I would maybe be more likely to stick to it if I had real appointments that I would feel bad about breaking. My personal favorite is cheesy Richard Simmons videos, of which I own several. I also really like Dance Dance Revolution, which does burn a significant amount of calories (we can’t afford a Wii, so we’re stuck with a $25 used PS2, but it has DDR, which is all I really care about). The DDR would probably mean your coming to me, but Richard Simmons is portable!