I guess it is the universal trend, to make a list of resolutions in the beginning of each year, and then not to finish even one of them! This has been true for me too.
As a teenager I used to keep a diary. In the first page of the diary, I used to make a neat list of my resolutions for that year. But I rarely wrote in my diary, just few times a year. So few a times, that if you made it into a book, it would be the shortest book ever written!! ('The Chronicles of Rose Loney' - 3 pages. Ha!!). I usually made an entry on new years, once on my birthday and one or two random times when I have fought with some friend or the other. So I saw my Diary on very few occasions in a year. Therefore I didn't 'see' my list of resolutions that often. This was my excuse for not keeping any of my resolutions.
But one year, I decided to do something about it. I wrote my resolutions using a permanent marker on the full length mirror in my room. But I wrote it in code so others didn't know. So everyday as I was getting dressed, my resolutions stared back at me. I'm proud to say that this worked, but only for a while.
After a couple of months, it started bothering me, for 2 reasons. One, all those who entered my room (that's all my friends and family!), wanted to know what it was. When I said it was my resolutions for this year, they wanted to know 'what' the resolutions were. I thought it was rather obvious that I didn't want them to know, since it was in code!!! I used to put it off by saying, if I keep 'em, I shall reveal 'em. Second, it was obstructing my view!! I don't look good with green things scrawled across my face, even if it is only my reflection!!
So the solution I decided..... was to switch mirrors!! I started using the one in the bathroom. (Did you actually think I kept my resolutions?!?! Oh, wait, I can't stop laughing.... :D) Anyway, this method failed too.
This year I have decided to put my resolutions on the blog. This way, occasionally, you guys can prod me with a few comments, asking me if I have fulfilled any or if I have broken any. I have also set up my calendar to remind me once a week to read this post. I'll most probably ignore the reminders by perpetually snoozing them, but it's worth a try. (I currently have a reminder that is 17 days overdue!!) :(
So here goes.
Resolutions for the Year 2008
1. Lose weight - I make this resolution every year. I think it's become a tradition.
1(a). Lose at least 40 lbs and reach target weight. But do it the right way i.e. diet AND exercise (Blah!)
1(b). Once you lose it, keep it off!!
1(c). Lose the first 15 lbs by end of this month, or risk your mother slamming the door in your face when you reach India.
2. Try not to get pregnant. If you do, blame Paul.
3. By June 2008, decide what you want to do with your life.
3(a). Decide what your post graduate degree should be.
3(b). Then start preparing for the requsite exam, so you can take it by year end!!
4. Go Skiing!! (Even if it means dragging Paul along on a leash)
5. Convince David and Diya to move to Portland (Sigh....)
6. Learn to love the work you do, if not, at least pretend to like it ;) !
7. Take part in the Portland Marathon in September.
7(a). As a runner, NOT as a supporter.
7(b). Start training from June, then maybe you'll actually train from August!
8. Visit at least 3 new US states this year. (Paul, stop overs at Airports do not count!)
9. Improve your Tennis.
9(a). Try and direct the balls to the opposite court, and not to the ones around you.
I think I'll stop here. Hopefully I can wipe out most of these by next year! You might wonder why I'm talking of myself in the third person. I have no clue really. I guess it sounds more serious, just like the Ten Commandments - You shall not take your Lord's name in vain, You shall not steal, You shall.... mmmmm..... You shall.... (What? I know the rest. Just didn't want to sound preachy... )
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