I think if you know me at all, you'll realize these New Years Resolutions are about as "on time" as they'll get
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 7:24PM I was so enamored of the "2-week Resolution" idea, I decided to make a list of mine. I'm not sure any of these will help me become a better person, but hey, it might make good blog material. (I realize I keep saying that and not following through, but these are SHORT goals. I've gotta be better at that, right? Ooooh look something shiny!)
...Plus I'm starting late so really I only have to do 24.
Jan 1-Jan 14: Oops, missed the boat. Nobody informed me.
Jan 15-Jan 28: Well, this is half over. So I'll just call this fortnight a total loss.
Jan 29-Feb 11: Design a logo a day for competition at 99designs.com
Feb 12-Feb 25: Do one nice thing for hubby each day. Valentine's and all that.
Feb 26-March 11: Eat vegetarian. This probably will entail learning to cook something vegetarian. Nachos don't count.
March 12-March 25: Go skating as much as possible. Try to learn to 'sideways stop' on hockey skates.
March 26-April 8: Practice yoga each day.
April 9-April 22: Eat one weird thing each day from the "not labelled in english" aisle at the grocery store.
April 23-May 6: Do one thing a day that is charitable or a service to others. Volunteer, carry the neighbour's groceries, donate old clothing, etc.
May 7-May 20:
May 21-June 3:
June 4-June 17: I'm putting 3 of these together and saying "Learn Japanese". Because that's when the high-intensity Spring semester happens at the university. I'm sure I won't really learn much Japanese so maybe I should call it "take high-intensity spring semester class at the university".
June 18-July 1: Walk to work every day. There's a long weekend in here, so win! for me & laziness.
July 2-July 15: Visit 8 parks we've never been to before.
July 16-July 29: Go skydiving.
July 20-August 12: Hoping to go to BlogHer. So...I'm keeping this week free.
August 13-August 26: Learn or make up at least 6 new kids games to play with my son.
August 27-September 9: Go camping.
September 10-September 23: Get on the Wii for 15 minutes a day.
September 24-October 7: Draw a comic frame a day (pencils AND inks, yo).
October 8-October 21: Take a 'photo shoot' every day, whether it's outside or set up.
October 22-November 4: Visit at least 3 haunted locations.
November 5-November 18: Be more social. Go out or entertain at least 8 times.
November 19-December 2: Get a big honking canvas and paint something, a little bit every day. (As much as I can draw, I really suck at painting. So this is a growth opportunity. Or possibly just an opportunity for everyone to laugh at me.)
December 3-December 16: <--I have no idea. Why don't you guys come up with something Christmassy for me?
December 17-December 31: Learn and make a new mixed booze drink every day.
...What? It seems like a good way to end the year, no?
Reader Comments (28)
Fun! Something Christmassy...like maybe make and wear a Christmas sweater/sweatshirt a la Suburban Matron's brother?
Also, LOVE the visiting haunted locations, but don't you think you'll scare the crap out of yourself? I'm getting the heebie jeebies just thinking about it.
I love this idea of two week resolutions, but sitting down to actually come up with a years worth? I have to get over a resolution I've never made to stop being so lazy.
I'm looking forward to your posts for the week of December 17th... I'm anticipating it being something akin to the short movies "Dunk History" only it will be Drunk Posting.
I, too, love the idea of two week resolutions...I've found I'm more successful with smaller, more manageable goals. I'm thinking diet. Consistent. One day at a time. One Monday at a time.Maybe I can do that!? We can always make it Tuesday or Wednesday or.....
a new cocktail everyday....I love this one.
Nachos don't count? Crap that's what we had for dinner last night.
December 3-December 16: Make own garland.
Jan25th-Dec 31st- pretty much do the same things as last year with a few more gray hairs lol!!
How about decorate for Christmas, one day at a time. It always takes me a couple of weeks to get everything decorated.
I would have given up on making that list by February. Well done, even if you never do any of it... you'll still have one kick ass list.
I've been skydiving. I was in college and probably high. It was awesome.
Very cool. I don't think I could come up with a years worth of resolutions though. Maybe a months worth......
I really really like the 2-week resolution idea. I'm going to think about this, as well as what you can do that's Christmassy.
Seriously, one of the most daunting ones is skydiving. Eek!
Really cool idea, though I have trouble planning out more than a few weeks ahead, nor could I even think of this many things to do a year.
Will you keep us posted as to how it's going?
this one is my favorite: April 9-April 22: Eat one weird thing each day from the "not labelled in english" aisle at the grocery store.
awesome.
as for xmas? no panties? your hubby would like it, no? LOL
Short resolutions, I like that. I might could really do those kinds, nah never mind, I forgot I was talking about me!
Looks like a good list!
Good luck!
Wow, you wrote shit down. That's the hard part. Well no, actually doing them would be the hard part, but writing them down is something.
We want to go camping at some point this year too, although every time we even broach the subject my fifteen year old looks at us like we suggested she eat dog turds.
Nachos don't count? I'm heartbroken. If you want to visit some haunted places I can suggest some. But only if it's October 22-November 4. I'm firm on that.
I really like the "booze" resolution. That totally works for me!! As for something Christmassy...how about trying different flavors of eggnog every day? Using a different kind of alcohol? LOL!! Or make an ornament everyday using newspaper and glitter? Those could work!
Hugs
SueAnn
Nachos don't count?!?! LIES!!! LIES, I SAY!!! Nachos always count!!
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Nacho's totally count! Love the two week idea...I'm going to BlogHer again this year too, this could be dangerous!
You could always try door to door caroling for that spot in December. Sure it might not turn out well, but think of the fodder!
I love this- I especially like the Non-English food items and the mixed drinks ending the year!
Nachos don't count? Spoilsport. Why not?
*picks bit of steak out of nacho bowl*
you know i just might be able to keep 2 week resolutions. fun post. congrats on the goddess award!