Ok, here's probably the first time I've not used bulleted lists on this website. But lately I've been thinking of things that I've been needing to change for this new year and the list is down to a few things. But, alas, I promised myself not to use bullets so here goes!
First and foremost I want to try to eat a lot healthier than I have in the past. I lost a lot of weight cutting out soda but still drank sweet tea and lots of sugar loaded juices so I am officially cutting out sweet tea out of my diet for 09. Shocking yes but I think in the long run it will help. I'm already feeling the effects of less caffeine in my diet (being more tired during the day) but I'm going to have to learn to watch what I eat and how it'll affect me.
Second thing: I want to work more on getting back in shape. I used to say that my old job at Fatz when I would run around was excercise but now that I work from home I now have to find ways to get in shape. Besides, how do you think I will be able to brawl with Michael Nystrom if I'm not in shape? Now, this is probably going to be uber hard but I want to try to make a consistent effort to get in shape and stay that way
Third thing/resolution: drink more water! LOTS OF WATER! Ok, maybe not enough to make me sick but enough to help level out fluid levels and stay hydrated. I used to down gallons of tea in a week but gallons of water will help keep me hyrdated and cleaner so this will help me out in the long run.
Next, I plan to do something I've never done. I will intentionally take time to just enjoy others' company and not have to worry about dating. Now, this is not something I've done since I fell prey to "I have to have a girlfriend" disease and didn't think things out with a previous relationship. But, alas, I have promised myself to make better on my mistakes and find ways to better myself with God's help. I've realized that with relationships just doing things "my way" has led to confusion, heartbreak, and lots of emotional trauma. So, does this mean that I've given up on dating?! No way, not at all people. It just means that I will take my time and not rush. I've looked for what I thought was the "right" thing but in the wrong place.
Also, I've pledged to be myself more and let others see my colors. It's a rush to show who I really am to others and it's getting easier and easier to let others in. It was such a blast near the end of this year getting to hang out with people and see a side of them I'd never seen. So, by opening up myself others open up to me, thus making everything easier for everyone and just plain amazing. I'm tired of being fake for others just so I won't get hurt. I'd rather have people not like me for who I really am than people love who I'm not. I tried to change myself but it ended up in a lot of questions and problems.
Now this one is actually the hardest for me to try to realize. I want to get into a sport, something physical that will push me to my end and bring me back. I'm thinking rugby but I've lately been thinking boxing or MMA but seriously doing it this time. I know I'm not the most athletic person but with getting in shape I think I can get there if I push myself.
So, with eating right, working out more, trusting God more, thinking about relationships (friends and dating) more, and getting into a physical sport, 2009 looks to be a year of change and just plain insanity. But hey, isn't insanity and all other crazy things my style?
Well, it sounds like you've got your work cut out for you! But I believe you can do it, all of those things are totally achievable.
ReplyDeleteAnd you'd better get in shape to fight Michael! I can't wait :D
You're really my inspiration for not drinking soda as much, I used to be a multiple soda a day person, but I've cut back to a few times a week.
I hope you can look back at the end of the year and see that you've checked all of these things off of your list ;)
Thanks! I believe with a lot of perseverance I can do what I've set out for myself for 2009. But it's not going to be done all by myself. I'm going to need help from God but also help from others to help me stay on it.
ReplyDeleteI'm stoked I'm your inspiration for no soda. Keep plugging away at it, it'll come eventually. I was drinking like three cokes a day during high school. I made it down to one a day then decided to just wipe it all out and no more soda at all. My drastic step is definetly not for the faint of heart but it works
I plan to look back on these and see that I was able to check them off my list
PS: I will be ready for Michael, just wonder if he will be ready for me :D