Okay, I think it is about time for me to start writing this year. I said in my last entry that I would write every week and that is already out the window, but fortunately I wrote that before the new years deadline so it doesn't count. LOL! But that is just a technicality. I will do my best to write something every week.
Today, I have decided to write out my new years resolutions. One reason why I think it is a good idea to write out resolutions is because it makes me accountable. If it is on "paper" it will motivate me to keep it up. If I just say it, it is too easy to forget and throw out. I really don't want that to happen. So here goes...
Resolution #1- To Journal. Sine junior high, I have always wanted to keep a journal every day so I could look back at the end of the year and remember some of that years highlights. Several times I went out and bought a book to write in. I was very good for about a week and sometimes two, but if you look at those journals today, only the first few pages have writing on them and the rest is blank. Last year, I bought an iTouch. (I'll go into details of that purchase later.) and I found an app that would allow me to keep a journal. It is awesome and easy. I am perfect so far and because of my iTouch, I foresee that it will be easy enough to keep everyday. Another great thing about the app is that I can attach pictures to my entries. So I can take and attach photos to what I write. So great!
Resolution #2- I was debating on whether or not to do this one but I have decided. I want to be able to do 15 full extension unassisted pull-ups in a row without stopping by August. It may seem like an easy goal to reach, but it actually isn't. In order to do 15 pull-ups, I need to lose weight and gain strength. When I hit my goal of 10 last year, the next time I tried, I could only do 8. It took me about a week to get back to 10. I just tried some pull ups on Wednesday and I did 12 with a big struggle on number 12. I want to do 15 easy and struggle on 16 and maybe 17. But I want 15 to be my base by August. By extension, I want to lose inches around my gut. I have lost fat around most of my body, but my gut is still undefined. I want to see definition in my gut this year.
Resolution #3- Get back into the arts. I want to play more trumpet, go back to JSB, and take more photos. I need to start carrying around my camera more, not just my iTouch, but my 35mm SLR. I'm going to start making photos again! How exciting!
Well, that is it, actually not. I have one more that deserves more of a personal touch that is connected with my religious beliefs but that also will be a topic of another entry.
Happy New Year!
