Originally I was going to make my next post in this here blog about the year just gone, the highs, the lows and the sideways. But seeing as I have the rest of my life to look at the inconsistent year of 2010 and only about 8 hours left to look ahead to tomorrow, I feel that this would be the more important post to make at this time.
.....
On this day every year, people will look to make a resolution to take into the new year, in order to either better their or somebody else's life. Rarely are these ever kept further than a fortnight, and for that reason I try to stay clear of making such resolutions. No ban on alcohol for me, no sir!
But this year I aim to make several which I hope to keep throughout the year. None are particularly taxing or difficult, but are all there in order to improve on my life. Whether that to make me smarter, fitter, kinder they are all resolutions that aim to make it a year that I can look back on and be proud.
So here lies my 7 New Year Resolutions for 2011...
1 (Part 1) Become more well read...
Having just recently recieved an Amazon Kindle off my parents for Christmas, I have challanged myself to read more this year than any other. This year I read a measily 8-10 books, 4 of which were read on holiday. Meaning outside of the 2 week holiday I had at the end of July in Corfu, I have only read 4-6 books this year. Quite pathetic really, don't you think?
(Part 2) Don't just read books that have or are being made into films or TV programmes...
As an add on to the first part of this resolution I feel I must become more varied in what I read. If I was to subtract all the books that I read because they were made into films or TV programmes, I would be left with 1 (and that's an Autobiography).
2. Loose that podge...
This resolution quite clearly directed to the more vain side of my personality (small as it may be, it is there). But also, for my health. I feel that I'm now getting to that age where, for longevity of life, it's important I start looking at how much I weigh and do what I can to rectify the problem. I currently walk, on average, 6 miles a day. Obviously however, I need to start participating in activities that work up more of a sweat and (hopefully) burn the fat. I shall let you know the weight I have been at (prior to the gorging of Christmas dinners, note the plural) in order to have a refrence to look back on and to see if I have been succesful in completing this resolution in a years time. 14 st 7lbs.
3. Pass my probation...
Certainly the most improtant of all Resolutions, and quite clearly the most obvious. It's not so much a resolution, but an aim that most be made in order to have a good year. God forbid I have another 6 months of unemployment in 2011.
4. Take time to make 1 call per month to anyone of my friends or family, just for a chat...
Excuse the cliche's as I write this, but in the digital age of Facebook and other such "Social Networking" sites, the art of conversation has gone right out the window. Having a chat with someone now only consists of the hammering of letters on a keyboard or frantically tapping away on your mobile phone. Neither of which can beat the pleasure of actually talking to someone and not having to type "lol" everytime you find something mildly amusing. Instead, I want to be able to pick up the phone and actually use up the 100 minutes that I'm paying for each month. 1 phone call may not seem like much, but it's better than what I am currently achieving.
5. Moan less...
Nothing is achieved from moaning, all it does is make you depressed about things that don't really matter. I just want to enjoy the things that make me happy and ignore the things that get me down. It may not be good for me in the long term, but I want to have at least one truly happy year.
6. Give people their birthday presents on their actual birthday...
Something that I have only really been able to do on my Girlfriend's birthday this year. It may mean a bit more forward planning (something that I don't excel in) but I'm sure it'll be appreciated by those it matters to.
7. Give to charity...
I gave a grand total of £0 to charity this year (terrible I know, please don't judge me). In 2011, this must change. From Tuesday onwards, every week I shall buy The Big Issue from the guy that stands outside of Euston Station. £1.50 per week may not seem much to me, but the £78 that he'll be receiving over the course of the year I'm sure he'll greatly appreciate.
So that's that. My 7 new years resolutoins for 2011. I'll report back this time next year and let you know how I get on
No comments:
Post a Comment