So, I think I've come up with my five resolutions for the year. I can't remember ever having made resolutions and making them, so this is probably an exercise in futility. . . but I seem to excel at futility. BUT, I did walk a marathon this year and it was something I said I was going to do and although I did have some serious help on that one (thank you my ciaracat), I think that helped me realize I could actually say I was going to do something and do it.
So here goes - (this is the fireworks from New Years if you want to see - I felt like it was a good send off to my resolutions - it starts at about 1minute in)
My sister moved from Wisconsin to North Carolina in the last days of 2012. I haven't been the best of sisters or aunts in terms of . . . well, in staying in touch (or really anything else). It is the same for me being a less than stellar daughter (or daughter-in-law). I have used excuse after excuse to not call or not have time or not send gifts or letters or emails - all really stupid excuses. . . there's the time zone, and I need to decompress after work and then by the time I'm decompressed, it's too late to call. I don't like talking on the phone. I forgot. I don't have time. They're busy. Just not good reasons to not be in touch with your family.
so - all done - I love them very much. They are so funny and I always feel so awesome after talking to them. In fact, I think I'll interrupt this particular post to go and talk with them. You won't know how long, but I will and I know it'll be awesome. (it was - I sang Happy Birthday to my nephew, Sam!)
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| Sam and Gavin getting the birthday whip cream treatment! |
2. Write every day
even just a little - even if I don't post it - even if it doesn't make sense - even if it isn't for writing class - even when I don't want to - even letters and emails to my family (see how I do that - tie things together like that!!) - even if it's bad. . . plus, I think this will help me with writing in general. I AM an icicle (that will make sense some day, I promise).
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| Jen hit it on the head with this journal gift |
3. Post to my blog at least twice weekly
I like to do it and I think some of you like it. I write them in my head all the time. This is just one of those "choose to do it" times - I know what I want to say, I just need to sit my ass down and write it!
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| these are you lovely people loving me back! |
4. Give myself a budget and stay on the budget
This one is harder. I am (apparently) a person not motivated by money. I get it, then I spend it. I don't have credit cards and I don't spend more than I have. I just never have anything left over after two weeks of paying bills and being completely selfish. So, I put a budget on paper - I'll keep you posted (I mean, I have to write to you at least twice a week - it says so right above this).
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| this is bunny - she's my budget bank kitty |
5. Lose 10lb
I lost 20lbs last year and gained 5lbs back and if I go for 10lbs for the whole year, that's good, right? I want to do this so I feel better about myself. But as I look at the goal - is that the goal? Do I need to lose 10lbs? Yes, yes, I do. I probably need to lose 20lb more (no more than that), but it is such a weird goal. I want to be healthy and feel good which I think means I have to lose weight. But maybe - maybe I think I made it the goal because I can measure it.
A word on Measurement
Speaking of measurement - I love to measure things. I like to crunch numbers and see trends, dig in and figure out how to improve things or see if we've met goals. I normally leave this at work, but I think for me to feel like I can actually achieve these goals, I probably should measure myself (there are lots of studies that show this helps - measuring to get to a goal - I'd link to one, but I think if you google it, they'll come up).
So - are my goals measurable? Why yes . . . yes they are!!
Goal 1 - My skype journal and email and text count will show me how well I'm doing. I have to go back and measure from the previous year (cuz I can), and then I'll put it in a spreadsheet, set myself a reminder for weekly or monthly to update it, count and see how I'm doing. I'll have to give updates through out the year. . . anyway - exciting!!!
Goal 3 - the good thing about this goal, is that I only have to go one place for it - and you guys can tell me too - but I can put in how many times a week I did write. . . and then blah blah blah data bliss.
Goal 4 - Well, that's already in a spreadsheet. . . and I'll be able to tell you whether or not I kept to it. Mikal does not believe I can do this, which means I MUST do it to spite him (he's very good at reverse psychology). This is already data bliss for me.
Goal 5 - I know how much I weigh now, I weigh myself each day so . . .this one is also easy to measure.
I'd love to hear about your resolutions. . . I love you, love me, kaypea
