December 29, 2010

• Resolutions - Then & Now

  I wanted to look back on last year's New Year resolutions and see where I've gotten.

  1. Read the entire Bible
     STATUS: 75% complete
  2. Let go of the past
     STATUS: I still have some feelings of anger and sadness about my past friendships, but for the most part, I'm over it. I have new friends (and plenty of "old" ones), I love them, and I don't need to hold on to any of that other crap anymore.
  3. Prepare yourself for your future career
     STATUS: I'm kind of floundering on this, but mostly because I'm still in school and there is not much for me to do except chip away at that for now. I did join a professional organization and an intellectual freedom committee, which was a step in the right direction. Still, I'm at a place where "the future" still seems like this weird thing that will never happen.
  4. Stay committed to therapy
     STATUS: I quit therapy in March, for a variety of reasons. The time and money was becoming a huge burden, I did not feel better when I did it (just worse), and my 3rd therapist in a row retired. I was fed up with starting all over again with a new person. Maybe later I will go back, but for now, it's not going to happen.
  5. Spend money more wisely
     STATUS: This did not go very well. I still spend more than I should, and I know this will hurt later on. I did try a semester with taking only the bare minimum of student loan money for my classes and books, but I've come to rely on having that bit of extra because things are so bad with my salary at work (pay cuts, furlough days, no raises for 4 years, all while the cost of living goes way up).
  6. Honor my body
     STATUS: I would have to say this was a general failure. I pretty much just got fatter this year and did not make any huge changes in thought or action. I'm disappointed in myself, to say the least.

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  2011 Resolutions:

  BIG ONES

  • Find things that make you happy, and do them
    
    • Audition for, join, and be active in the Denver Women's Chorus.
  • Get involved in things you believe in
    
    • Be active in the CAL intellectual freedom committee.
  • Get ready to graduate school in the fall of 2012
    • Take at least one summer class this year, or an extra class in the fall.
  • Change exercise and eating habits
    
    • Start slowly and work in some form of exercise at least 3 times per week. Even if it's just a short walk, do it.
    • Work on changing your eating habits. Switch to 5-6 small meals throughout the day instead of 3 2-3 larger ones. Be mindful while you are eating. Use a plate so portion control is easier. To discourage binging and purging, don't get too hungry or too full.
  • Cut spending and start saving
    
    • Be more organized when grocery shopping so food is not wasted.
    • Find areas to spend less on, like TV, entertainment, clothing, and dining out
    • Get into the habit of putting away some money every month, even if it's only a small amount.

  LITTLE ONES

  • Finish the damn Bible already
  • Take more photos
  • Use the pool
  • Learn how to cook something amazing
  • Write, write, write!

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