14: Some half-assed (and consequently mostly stupid) resolutions.
Blogged on Saturday, January 6th, 2007 by Rachael. Filed in Randomness.
Now that it’s comfortably past the first of the year, I can list some serious and semi-serious resolutions that I have, in actuality, been thinking of. I guess it’s just too ingrained in me/us/our culture to make resolutions at the start of every new year, and apparently I’m very bad at going against the grain when it comes to planning and making lists, because I LOVE LISTS.
To wit:
- I resolve to finally finish reading Eldest (you know, the one after ‘Eragon’), which for some awful reason has several beginning chapters which are so uninteresting that I have literally read them three times and I’m still not sure what I read. But my sis-in-law gave it to me TWO YEARS ago for my birthday, so dangit, I need to finish it already. I’m such an ungrateful swine.
- I resolve to attempt to write one to two real pen-and-paper letters every week. There are several people I care about that are either a) not easily reachable by email, b) not easily reachable by phone, or c) would really appreciate a “real” letter more than the other two options anyway.
- I resolve to actually mail the letters that I write, put in envelopes, and properly address. So many steps to take with REAL letters.
- I resolve to read one book every month, and to write up at least a halfway decent review on my blog here. I have so many more than twelve books to read that I should say ‘I resolve to read one book every week,’ but then my head would explode thinking about it and I would maybe not even start. Unrealistic goals are stupid.
- I resolve to finish learning how to use my ultra-spiffy camera, so that my photography this year can reach new (I hope) heights.
- I resolve to do regular computer backups - once a week at least.
- I resolve to attempt to finish at least two knitting projects that I’ve already started, and to finish two more that I will most definitely start this year (because I have start-itis, which if you know me you already knew). I have so many half-done things that I would love to be able to wear or use, but my knitting ADD is causing me not to finish them. No more! Well, okay, not as MUCH, maybe.
- I resolve to finish writing my Nano novel! Because if I don’t, a few people will probably either kill me outright or hold me down until I finish it. And they won’t let me write it stupid, either. Darn them.
- I resolve to live life unfettered by resolutions. No, really. If I live by these, I will only see each day in terms of what I can accomplish in it, rather than just seeing the day itself and being open to whatever happens. Being too results-based makes me too narrowly focused. I prefer to think of these as mostly just guidelines.*
If you’ve blogged any resolutions, can you leave me a link in the comments? I’d love to read them. Other people’s lists are also fun and addicting. Or you can leave them here if you prefer.
*If you understood that obscure-ish reference, tell me what it was in the comments and I might give you… a cookie!
24 Responses to “14: Some half-assed (and consequently mostly stupid) resolutions.”
hi. the real herself here, not three doggy.
miss you.
don’t know what to say.
good luck and God bless on the resolutions.
mine are totally different and are everyday ones, one day at a time, one new beginning at a time. one moment at a time.
house is beautiful. mom is here and ate lunch with us.
i am finally seeing it as MY home.
been dacades since the only one close to it…..so this is really a first for me. i have taken possession of it, after a nine year sega of wanderings.
hoping and prayiong for a year of blessings for you and tim as you establish your children’s futures….
Jan 6, 2007
Okay, so I was determined enough to comment on this particular blogposting, therefore I registered. First off, here’s my ResLus:
http://deucedictionary.com/wp/?p=57
(The Dreaded New Year’s Resolutions)
Secondly, something struck me with your last one - somehow causing me to ask my boyfriend to stop and listen while I read it aloud. It’s familiar enough to where I may have read it before; but somehow perfect in current life application for both my bf and I. So thanks!
Looking forward to a year of book reviews and new blogger friends…
Jan 6, 2007
Herself, I’m glad to hear that your home feels like it is YOUR home. I truly am. *hugs*
Katy, hooray! I’m glad to help with ephiphanies. That’s awesome. Now, off to read your resolutions. ;)
Jan 6, 2007
Computer backups are easy! I have Windows backup set to automatically backup each night and then make a copy to my Linux box AND a portable hard drive that can be stored away from disaster :) (can you tell I’m a REAL nerd?)
Jan 6, 2007
Phil. You just rock. ;)
Jan 6, 2007
did joey and lissie get their extra presents? they came in the mail after christmas. joey showed interest in the olympic logo, so i treated him, and lissie. from my dad’s life. a touch of the cyclist still in me.
take care.
see you sometime.
bye
Jan 7, 2007
Hey Lady - it’s National De-lurking Week so i am swinging over to say Hiya as I de-lurk on your blog and also to say I am one of the people who will hold you downetc…. if you don’t do resolution number eight!!!!! hahahahahaha
Love ya
Jan 8, 2007
Hey Rachael, I think this is my first comment here. Since it’s delurking week, I figured I better comment before Cyli kicks my ass.
And I’m still waiting for my dollar. ;-)
Jan 8, 2007
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cool. glad they liked them. i had forgotten about them. it was like christmas all over again! :)
Jan 9, 2007
bondwolf:: Ohhh :( I didnt see the bioquest web site on there. ::Sniff sniff - tear ::
Jan 10, 2007
bondwolf - Girl, if I put every project for this year on the list? You’d never be able to finish reading it. ;)
Jan 10, 2007
Cyli and SarahK, yay for delurking! I have to do that this week. When I get time. *groan*
…SO busy this week. Ack.
Jan 10, 2007
HI. The book is very good. I’m getting much more from it now than I did when I first read it years ago. I’m almost done with it . I’ll loan it to you.
The referance you made is kind of familar but I can’t bring it to the front of my brain. I’d still like a cookie. : (
Jan 10, 2007
Hi dad! I’ll reveal the answer in my next post, but so far you’re the only one who’s actually ASKED for the cookie. Hmph. ;)
Jan 10, 2007
This reminds me of Jonathon Edwards; he had some pretty nifty resolutions, though not nearly as witty as yours.
Rachael, it’s been far too long since we’ve talked. I want to read more of your writing! I want to hear more about life resolved with things like addressing letters! I want to talk about books!
And, to reply to a previous comment from you, I’d love to talk about how to make my site more Jimish instead of just blogger in a box.
Oh why are Grand Rapids and Flint so far apart…
Jan 10, 2007
because they had to make room for Lan Sing.
Jan 10, 2007
Aww Jimmy. You’re making me all sad and stuff.
Herself… wa hahahaha. You’re a dork. ;)
Jan 10, 2007
thanks.
;)
i bought another pillow for downstairs, so now i am all set. the other pillow down there is not mine. you may have it for an extra if you want….it kinda looks like one of yours….
and the rest of my sheet set thanks you profusely for sending the wayward case home with me. it is now at rest…..with it’s buddies.
and i bought a couple of extra ones for my room upstairs….to finish off my set….
Jan 11, 2007
bondwolf: Do you have a new e-mail address or something?
Jan 11, 2007
No… it’s still the gmail one. Why? Did you send me something that I didn’t get?
Jan 11, 2007
wolfey says you don’t reply to her mail, so she wasn’t sure you were getting it.
herself says looky at my posts on contest.
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976881664
Jan 12, 2007
or go to the link, if it works for you. you may have to sign in. then just go to my site to see if you’re interested..
Jan 12, 2007
The last thing she emailed me was about a neopet, and I *did* go and sign up for one today. But she hasn’t written me anything personal since a little before Christmas… that I’ve gotten in my email, that is.
Jan 12, 2007
she’s at work right now…and i’m cruisin early in the day. david crowder is going to mars hill tomorrow. i wanna go!
so….i never got my neaopet in the mail….just a link. but we looked through the pets together.
;)
take care today. enjoy the slush. just add your favorite flavor to it and it’ll be ok.
:)
Jan 13, 2007