Here's What I'm Going to Do - in The New Year...

I've never prepared a New Year's Resolution List, as I've always believed that if you did so, you were destined to fail. This year, I've prepared a list of promises. Promises to myself do something better with my life.



Here is my Promise/Wish List for 2010:



~ I’m going to lose a minimum of 20 lbs. This will include eating healthier and working out more – a lot more.



~ I’m going to find a new job and get myself out of this mind-numbing, life-force sucking one. As an added bonus, this will include shortening my daily commute.



~ Instead of sitting on my ass during my lunch hour, I’m going to start going for walks around the block. This one will be challenging during the winter months because I HATE winter, but I’m going to do it nonetheless. I’ll be miserable, but I’ll do it.



~ I’m going to take more time for myself.



~ I’m going to read more. Not just e-books - real books, but not boring ones. So any suggestions would be welcomed.



~ I’m going to become a volunteer.



~ I’m going to save more and spend less.



~ I'm going to take less crap from people than I currently do now. After all, what's life without risk?



Here's to a new me in 2010! Well, not totally new...I'll still be me, but I'll be a better, healthier, well-rounded (except not in the ass) version of the old me.

Comments

Fidgeting Gidget said…
Good list!

I just read Sarah's Key, which is really good. I also read a book called Blessings by Anita Shreve which I thoroughly enjoyed.

As for authors that I like, Clive Cussler has always been one of my favorites, and I also enjoy James Patterson, Luanne Rice, and Philippa Gregory. I have quite a wide range of things I like to read, so hopefully you'll find something out of there you'll enjoy. REading is such an escape for me and I hope that it will be for you, too.

And I wish you much luck on finding a new and fulfilling job. I'm in the same boat, sista.
December 16, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Brian Miller said…
great list...i like the balance of more time for yourself and volunteering..both make all the difference...
December 16, 2009 at 10:28 AM
*krystyn* said…
Oh like FG said - I also read Sarah's Key and it is REALLY good....but I JUST finished reading "The Girl She Used To Be" and something about that book just sucked me in - I loved it...I even wrote a whole blog post about it on Monday!!
December 16, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Travel & Dive Girl said…
@FG - Thanks for the book tips. If you like Clive Cussler, you might like James Rollins as well. I also enjoy Robert Preston and Lincoln Child. They co-write their books, but you would never know it.

@Brian - I think volunteering will give me some "me" time.

@K13 - I'm certainly going to try Sarah Key - your post on Monday did intrigue me. I'll wait until after Christmas to purchase because I'm hoping for some Gift Certificate from Amazon.
December 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Mara said…
Those sound like worthy goals to me -- good luck lady!
December 16, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Rachel said…
I like your list, but maybe you should start a little smaller. That's a lot of things to focus on.
December 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Mike said…
IF YOU TAKE THESE ITEMS OFF OF THE LIST:
~ I’m going to read more. Not just e-books - real books, but not boring ones. So any suggestions would be welcomed.


~ I’m going to become a volunteer.



~ I’m going to save more and spend less.

THEN WE WOULD HAVE THE EXACT SAME GOALS! :)
December 16, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Travel & Dive Girl said…
@MJ - Thanks. I'll need it.

@Rachel - I like to aim high, but I'm completely realistic that I won't attain them all :)

@Otin - That's what I LOVE about you - you and I are so much alike. It's almost like we are soul mates.
December 16, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Beatriz said…
Well good luck! I don't know if I want to make any resolutions for New Years, still debating it...
December 16, 2009 at 10:02 PM
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