So, here we go. In 2009, I resolve to:
1) Spend less money. One of the things I need to limit is how much make-up I buy. I have so many MAC eye shadows that I could probably open my own store. So I'm going to start using up the things I already have, before I buy more new things.
I also need to buy fewer books. I should read the stacks I already have, ones I purchased for myself and some loaned to me by other people. And then there is that new thing called the library. I think if I tracked how much money I spend on books, I would be really surprised.
I also need to buy fewer books. I should read the stacks I already have, ones I purchased for myself and some loaned to me by other people. And then there is that new thing called the library. I think if I tracked how much money I spend on books, I would be really surprised.
Yesterday I ordered some snowshoes from REI, so I kind took a small step backwards on this one. But when they come in, my best friend and I will be able to go snowshoeing together.
Maybe what I need is a software program to track my spending and gasp, an actual budget?
Maybe what I need is a software program to track my spending and gasp, an actual budget?
2) Eat Better. My eating habits for the last few months have been awful, to say the least, so I really need to work on that. I need to limit my consumption of chocolate, chips and other junk food. The last couple days I've started taking fruit to work, so I'm trying to get on the right track.
3) Exercise More. Yes, I know everyone says the same thing when the New Year rolls around. I used to be fairly disciplined about my workout routine and then last summer/fall I just lost motivation. Part of the reason was that things were really busy at work and I wasn't feeling well a lot of the time. But I wonder if maybe I wasn't just burned out. Unfortunately, instead of just reducing my work out schedule, I fell of the wagon completely.
4) Lose Weight. Another goal that many people pick as their resolution. I'm hoping that if I keep up with #2 and #3, then this one will follow. In October 2008, my employer offered Weight Watchers at Work, so I decided to join. Over the next several months, I lost about 20 lbs. Unfortunately, now those same 2o lbs are back and nothing would make me happier than to lose them again, and then hopefully continue on.
5) Use My New Kitchen More. Last spring, I completely remodeled my kitchen. Believe me, it needed to be done, since it was probably almost as old as I am. Now the kitchen is nice and shiny and new and I need to start cooking in it more often.
6) Clean Up/Out the Basement. This will probably take all year. There are still boxes that I haven't unpacked from when I moved in almost 2 years ago. Things that the previous owner left behind (my sister). I'm pretty sure that my brother left some of his stuff behind as well. There are also some clothes that I need to go through that will need to be donated to charity. I've been meaning to do all that for a while, but time always gets away from me.
Well, there' s no time like the present, so I'd better get started on my resolutions and keep notes to myself, and to you, about my progress. I'm hopeful that when I read this on December 31, I'll be able to say that I accomplished all 6 things. I realize someone can say that I should have made my goals measurable, like saving X amount of $, working out a certain number of times a week, when I'm going to be done with the basement, but I'm just not that committed. And maybe that's my problem.
