Sunday, January 4, 2015

New Year Resolutions?

I've been trying to think of a few solid resolutions for the new year. However, all I can come up with are the very cliche ones that I've been trying to avoid. For example, the #1 most cliche resolution: I'd be thrilled to lose the extra weight that I gained a little over a year ago from inactivity due to my broken hip. I'm finally back in pretty decent running shape (yay!) but I still haven't been able to do long runs as long as I used to be able to do. Therefore, I suppose I also have a resolution similar to the #2 most cliche resolution: to get into better shape (to some extent). But on to more original and specific resolutions...

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Alright. so I left this as a draft in order to brainstorm resolutions. Three days later I'm back and still resolutionless. Because of this, I have decided to switch gears to a 2015 bucket list. Here is what I want to accomplish this year:

1. Get a decent start on the novel that I someday want to write. I have tried this numerous times in 2014. The problem is that every time I have an idea for a story and begin to write it down, the next day I look at it and think that it's dumb.  This is why I have 3 (or maybe 4) stories barely started and then quickly abandoned. This doesn't need to be a substantial start.  It just needs to be a story that I can actually stick to and work with. Hey, I guess this is kind of, sort of, a resolution. Maybe? 

2. I can't believe I am saying this but... Get a THIRD tattoo. Ahhhhh! I'm pretty set on it at this point. My aunt and maybe my mom (don't worry, I'll convince her to) plan to get tattoos in Kentucky over spring break at the end of March. 

3. Watch all three Lord of the Rings movies. Believe it or not, I've seen all three Hobbit movies and found them too long BUT rather enjoyable. 

4. Get a long term teaching job for the next school year. Fingers crossed!! 

I'm sure there are serval other things I could add but I'll leave it at that for now. Happy 2015!