Ok, so everyone has New Year's Resolutions. This year I'm going to lose weight. This year I'm going to make more money. This year I'm going to stop mooning cars from my porch. You've heard all of these before. You've probably made one or two of these resolutions before (but probably not all three, um, ahem, like me!).
I don't believe in New Year's Resolutions anymore because they always translated into The-First-Three-Weeks-of-The-Year-Resolutions for me. There was even one year when I freely and openly admitted that my "resolutions" would only last three weeks. 2002, I think...
This year will be different!!! I know. I know. You're probably saying right now... "Oh, here we go. What a load of crap!" Well, I don't blame you, because I probably sound like a million other people bound to fail at their new year's resolutions.
Here's the thing. There isn't a magical barrier that we cross over the new year. We change the name of the year, and that's it. I think it's important to think of decisions to better oneself as life resolutions. This probably sounds cheesy as hell, but It is a vital distinction.
So what are my life resolutions (inconveniently placed around new year's... ugh!!)? Well, I'm going to start running again. I am going to run full and half marathons this year. I'm already signed up and have already begun training.
Second, I am going to make more money this year. Leah and I are going to buy a house, so I'll probably take on an extra job or two (or three!) to get it done. Let's see, I have teaching and playing wedding gigs. Hmmm, my other skills include ditch digging, guinea pig, and shit shoveling. Oh well, I'm sure something will come up.
Well, that's it. And, no. There is no third life resolution. Enjoy the view!!!!
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I love the view! I also resolve to raise a beer in your honor (many times) while you run your marathons.
I have pictures from the first marathon to inspire you. As for the other resolution, keep digging. You have lots of talents, said your unbiased mother.
Hey buddy--I agree!!!!! When people ask me what my resolutions are, I say, "Nothing. I'm working hard to support my family and raising my kids."
However, as you say, there are things I am trying to change, and it has little to do with the number of the year. The one area in my life where I really need help is organizing the house, and I've decided to prioritize it now. It is convenient to use a year to divide the task into 365 chunks, to set up a routine, and to have a goal date for definite results, but this is a long-term lifestyle thing, and has nothing to do with resolutions. eileen
P.S. I wanted to share something cool with you that I've noticed about life and getting older, but I'll save it for another post.
Come run the Chicago marathon then I can help Leah drink while you run! Also I can then get so drunk that I run onto the course and tackle you right before the finish line! BWAHAHAHAHA
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