They’re not ‘resolutions’… they’re goals!
Every year on January 1st, at 12:00 am, people around the world are beginning their resolutions for the upcoming year; from quitting smoking & losing weight, to not swearing, & drinking. It’s become a custom in today’s society, yet, most people are lucky if they stick to them.
I myself am guilty of making said resolutions and not sticking to them, but that’s also my choice. It’s become a bit of a norm to make outrageous goals like quitting smoking and losing weight, and all just because it’s the start of a new year. Why? You could make these resolutions any time of year, but for some reason we stick to the idea of New Year, new start. Myself, I’ve been on a “lose weight” kick since November 08, and let me tell ya folks, it has worked. Not entirely because let’s face it I’m no size 4, but I’m definitely on my way…. (Proudly down to a size 9, and feeling great! Who would want to be a size 4 anyway? Curves are a girl’s best friend!) But at the same time, I do understand how it is a little fun to have hope of goals – even if they’re mere, or undefined. So I’ve decided to share my list of goals, and what I would like to accomplish this year (everyone else is doing it, I guess now’s my turn!).
1) To make myself truly happy. Not to say that I’m not currently happy, but a lot of my life aspects could definitely use an improvement. I plan to do so by continuing with my exercise plan (no excuses!!!), eating the foods I love… even if they ARE bad for me, just eating small portions of them, and to try to go to more shows – all things, that will make me truly happy.
2) I will not let the little things bother me. Almost everyone I know has this flaw, but we all use it differently. In my point of view, the flaw is used to criticize the small insignificant things about people and things, which ultimately results in a fight or bad mood. To prevent this, I will try to see the upside of things, even when things are down.
3) I will do more activities outside!! I love love love the outdoors, but for some reason my brain never comprehends that there’s always time to embrace them. I want to go camping a few times this summer at least, I WILL go skiing before the season is up…. (Maybe this weekend if I can get boots!)… And once the weather warms up, I will find new routes to talk my Morgan on walks.
4) I won’t let my job get me down. Between Manitoba living, and being back in Ajax, it’s all been revolved around this one job… but lately I just don’t seem fulfilled. All I have to do is suck it up, work hard, and do what I can while I’m here…. and keep my eyes peeled for a new job. I think what I need is a small town radio station job again, and then I will be able to explore the aspects and relive what I love about this industry.
5) Last, but not least, I WILL get my license. I’m already a step ahead as I have my test booked for January 22, but I’m nervous already. It’s 3 weeks away, but I feel like there’s so much practicing I need to do (and there is!!). But, I will practice. I will learn. And I will get my damn license. I’ve procrastinated long enough, it’s time to get my license…. and then…. a car!
Okay. So I did it. 5 highly attainable goals. And, just in case 5 isn’t enough for you…. maybe I’ll quit smoking. But we’ll see about that. One step at a time folks! (I would like to, but it’s hard. Because then I’d have to quit drinking beer, and so forth…. maybe I’ll turn to those goals in 2011.)
Jazz xo.
