Resolution 9

So, here it is; the end of another year and the beginning of another. Every year we get pumped about the start of something new and the chance to beginning again. We're filled with the hope and motivation to really change our lives, and to make it better! we resolve to work out more, eat less, spend less, spend time with our families and other such cliches. But let's face it, most resolutions never make it past March! I think the only resolution I've actually kept in was 1998 when I resolved too see 100 films made in that year (very expensive, but fun).

This year, I wanted to do something different. I wanted to make tangible goals and challenges, and ACTUALLY achieve them. The thing is, I've said this many years on the past, so what will make this year different. Well, in the immortal and very very true words of A. Einstein "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." I'm TIRED of the same old thing. I"m tired of letting my shortcomings determine who I am, and most of all I'm tire of not living up to my potential. I was tired to the point of not wanting to wake up anymore. So 9 resolutions instead of 1. And to back up my determination, I decided to blog about it.

This blog is in place to be honest about who I am, what I want, and the frustrations, joys, setbacks, downfalls, and successes on my journey through 2011 to become not only a better me, but to be better to and for those around me. With all that in mind, you're probably wondering what I will be blogging about. I've set challenges and goals (resolutions) to help modify things I don't like about myself and to enhance the things I do. Some challenges are there to see if I can do it, others are more of like marks I'd like to hit. But all are achievable. So, what needs adjusting? See below.....

Positives: creative, talented, adventurous

Negatives:
Bad with money, indecisive (specifically about career), bad at keeping in touch, self-centered, overweight/unhealthy, little follow-through, messy

Yes, the negatives column is much longer than the positives, but hey, aren't we all our worst critics?And besides, the resolutions are in place to tip the scales, and without further ado, here (in no particular order) are the Resolutions 9:

1. Save $2,012 by 2012 (money)
2. Visit 4 friends or family members who don't live in Portland (stay in touch)
3. Be vegetarian for one year at least (overweight/unhealthy)
4. Re-do apartment and keep it clean (messy)
5. Mange this blog (creative)
6. Learn two new instruments (talented)
7. Volunteer for a charity (self-centered)
8. Visit 1 country I haven't visited before (adventurous)
9. Stay at current job and get promoted (indecisive)


In the coming weeks I'll break down the reason for each resolution. I will update the blog at least weekly about the progress of each category. If nothing really interesting has occurred I won't bore you with the details. I will be honest, sometimes painfully so, because I believe that no progress can occur without truth. Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope that it will be fun, thought-provoking, interesting, and inspiring!

-Eb