New Years Resolutons: 2012

[Medusa]

Let's start our resolution list early! If you don't believe in making New Years resolutions, then do you have a wish list for 2012? Projects you want to complete?

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[Medusa]

My 2012 List:

1. Get my raised beds in finally (eyeballing Wolfy! :) )
2. Be better about mailing Birthday and Thank You cards.
3. Finish organizing the office with shelving and baskets
4. Take a trip to Portland
5. Shop at Walmart much, much less and exchange it for more shopping with local growers
6. Hand make ALL my gifts for Christmas 2012
7. Streamline my work process to allow for more time to myself
8. Call my girlfriends more
9. Eat better
10. Move more

[Skittlesluver]

I would like to visit Machu Picchu (personal) :loveBFP:
I would like to finish my first screen play (project) :clap:
I would like to learn and play a new sport (physical):superman:
I would like to obtain my Class M license (recreational):harley:
I would like to go bungee jumping (again):hanging:
I would like to spend more time with my family and friends (always):D

[JustJo]

This is my strangest list of resolutions ever, but...

:rrose: Take care of my mother through spring, and make sure she has the care she needs if and when she goes home....basically see her through her end of life.

:rrose: Get my son through it too.

:rrose: Finish editing and publish a book that my son has been nagging me about for a couple years now.

:rrose: Stick with my journey to living healthier....eat right, and incorporate more exercise.

:rrose: Stay open to the possibility of love...and never settle for anything less than what I truly want and need.

[Strappie]

I always thought New Years Resolutions were meant to be broken? Not this year for me, I'm going to work on things rather than saying I will do them.

1. I will work harder to quit smoking.

2. I will work on eating better.

3. I will work on getting into shape either with a trainer or on my own.

4. I will work on getting out of the house and not being a hermit.

5. I will work on doing things for myself and not as much for everyone else (then I'll have more time for my things)

I think that is a good start.... to be continued...

[foxyshaman]

1. I will meet one new person a month

2. I will write four hours a week

3. I will get 250 drums together for the Conference

4. I will write a killer key note address

5. I will not to be so nervous about being a key note speaker

[Rockinonahigh]

I'm with Strappie about just working on things..
I'm gonna do my best to lose 48 pounds and reach my goal weight of 200.
Then if I reach my weight goal,try to lose 25 more,if not just do my best to maintain what I have.
I want to just be an all around healther person,if I can get some stablity to my back I would like to go back to work full time.
I will definatly get an new fur kid cause Rowdy hasnt been the same since her buddy passed over.
Be open to more of meeting people that I have been,im not a hermit but just very comfy with things at home.
I may buy a cam corder with cd card so I can load stuff in my puter or find a way to do that so I can send pics to peeps who want one and put some in the gallorie.
I will keep my diabetis in check and more carefull of what I eat.

[midwest chick]

I Love this!!!

1) Continue with healthier lifestyle, lower cholesterol, quit smoking, lose excess weight.

2) Spend more time with family, REALLY be there for them.

3) Quit being as much of a hermit--get out, make friends, meet new people

4) Hit at least 30 amusement parks and rollercoasters this spring/summer Ride until I'm half sick with the excitement and thrill

5) Be as nice to myself as I am to others, actually take the time to make myself happy

6) Be actively engaged with my work, life, friends and family--turn autopilot off for a year, see how that goes

7) Take one of the 'dream' vacations, Alaska, Machu Picchu, Greece, Ireland--one of them will happen this year.

8) Continue to do what makes me feel happy, hiking with the dog, volunteering, making/burning candles, needlework, crochet, cooking for others, falling out of kayaks, dancing in the rain

9) Quit smoking, 'looking' for a relationship, being hard on myself, being hard on others, letting trash fly (uncensored) out of my mouth


Good start, anyway......may have to refine and redefine later

[Just_G]

I don't really have resolutions so to speak, but rather, I just have things I will try to do...if I do them; fantastic, if I don't; I will not be hard on myself about it.

I will continue to keep a positive attitude, and I will continue to be thankful for all the wonderful things that happen in my life!

I would love to stay in better touch with my friends all over the country.

I will continue to get stronger and be ready for football season to start in April.

I will continue to communicate honestly and openly.

I will continue to do my best every day at school and try to finish with a perfect GPA! :goodluck:

[Starbuck]

I usually don't make any but this year I have two:

I made a pinky promise with a good friend that we're quitting smoking together

And I'm going to stop dropping the F bomb every time I turn around

Wish me luck! :bunchflowers:

[Gráinne]

I too have several areas to work on:

1. Now that my son and I both have diagnoses of ADD, I need to turn my home into an ADD-friendly environment and to ensure that he has the modifications he needs at school. It was a shock and a stress to learn this, but at least we can help ourselves.

2. I need to rejoin WeightWatchers, with its new program, and get serious about losing weight and getting in shape.

3. I need to not be so avoidant when it comes to my career, and look for a better position.

4. I need to practice far more self-care: breathing, relaxation, yoga, grooming and pampering.

5. I need to have my dream trip (to Russia) planned out for the summer of 2013 by the end of the year-savings going, any tickets and visas I can apply for done, make it more real than just "one day". This is my 50th birthday gift to myself.

6. Related to that, I need to be far more fluent in Russian by the end of the year. I will do this through my workbook and other reading/audio materials.

7. I want to look more seriously for a home, and get out of the apartment. But I won't jump into a house just to move.

8. I want to attend more cultural events-plays, lectures, art exhibits. This includes visiting museums I've wanted to see "one of these days"

9. I need to meet more people, not specifically to date but just to have friends. I tend to isolate too much.

10. I need to attend Reunion and be far more outgoing than I was this year!

[Soft*Silver]

I want my health to be as good as it can be. That means eating better and more exercise.

I have gotten bad about eating, and I am a stalemate losing weight because of it, even with my stumach surgery. So, the first resolution includes dropping more weight. I havent gained any back but I am not dropping anymore.

I need to be more financially set. I have a good start in January. Some things are happening to make this possible!

I really really really want to make it to the reunion.

I want a larger garden this year. LOTS of seeds...and manure...lol

[Apocalipstic]

My Goal for 2012is to keep on keepin on!

[Greyson]

I usually try to stay away from making New Year's Resolutions and the truth is I am afraid to put myself out there. No more fear. Saying "yes" to myself.



Complete Practitioner 1 Studies.
Change gender and name on passport.
Continue with Physical Fitness routines.
Cut way down on the carbs.
Practice compassionate listening and speaking.

[GPS]

To get my new passport
stay up with the gym

[Words]

To stop trying to fix what can't or won't be fixed. It's exhausting, and I'm tired of always feeling like a failure.

Words

[Dominique]

#1. for 2011

To retrain my brain, to stress less.

I made major strides with this. So I'm going to prioritize it again.

#1. for 2012

To retrain my brain, to stress less.

[princessbelle]

Numbers 1-20 are Eat healthy because it is THAT important. *keeps fingers crossed that Santa brings me the NuWave.

In doing 1-20 on my list....
21 is loose weight.
22. Have the time of my life!!!!

[Soft*Silver]

I am going to work on my tarot cards and prayer journal (i bought a deck finally)

I am going to design my own brand of jewelry (I had tons of old jewelry I want to refashion)

I am going to learn how to knit or crochet this winter ( i have a spinner as a friend)

I am going to learn how to speak a foreign language (i have a family in europe)

[kittygrrl]

I would like to visit Machu Picchu (personal) :loveBFP:


This is on my bucket list :hk1:

[Corkey]

I can't break 'em if I don't make 'em. Not into self flagellation with stress.

[Ciaran]

My 2012 resolution:

To marry a woman with a great personality, who is warm and compassionate and has lots of money. If I've no luck finding her, I'll settle for a woman with just lots of money.

[Passionaria]

Sending all of you positive energy, and lot's of support with your goals! Get it, get it. I have several but two I will share publicly:

1. To move from Spanglish to bilingual by the end of the year. I have a trade set up with a place here in Austin called Esquina Tango here in Austin. I will work the door for their Tango Milongas and take free Spanish classes. Big plus the teacher is a woman I work with and adore! I'm excited!

2. I used to be a professional dancer. Sadly I lost my way, and a part of my soul with it. This year I will make dance a part of my life again. Social dancing is good enough.

[Glenn]

[QUOTE=Medusa;488675]Let's start our resolution list early!

I won't harbor any ill will towards my ex Ms.:giggle:
If I think the material s*** I own is more important than my happiness, Ill dump it.:vigil:
If I get in any relationship that is toxic, I'll say goodbye, and start over:fart:

[Gemme]

There are hundreds of thousands of ways I would love to improve my life, my self and my world.

Here are a few, in no particular order:

1. This time last year, I was around 135 lbs and working out regularly. I would like to get back down to 145 lbs, at least. In order to do this, I shall eat more colorful foods....less fried, beige food....and drink more water. I shall endeavor to spend at least 3 hours a week in the gym and/or doing commited movement (aka NOT window shopping or dilly dallying around the house).

2. I shall rid myself of the bulk of the clutter that I have close to me now. I made a trip to Goodwill today, but that was a very small load. I would like to pare my clothing down to about half of what I have now. I know that I am a piler and a paper/receipt/thing collector and so, I shall develop a new, faster process of taking in/processing/using/recycling/ridding myself of those things.

3. My artistic side has been sorely neglected this year. I will commit more time to writing, scrapping, penpalling, and general crafting.

4. I will find creative ways to trim the budget. The purse strings will be drawn tighter this year and I need to modify my existing budget.

5. I will do my best to embrace the inevitable changes that will occur and find ways to adapt more easily to them without becoming upset so quickly. Basically, give in to the 'don't sweat the little stuff' movement and learn better coping skills for unforseen issues/problems/challenges that crop up. And breathing. Just breathe.

6. Sweet talk my car more and take better care of her so she won't have many expensive repairs.

7. Dance. I've always wanted to take classes but it just never worked out. It's not going to be in the budget to take classes, but maybe I can check videos out at the library or watch instructional youtube videos to improve that aspect of myself. If I can find a Y or a larger gym that has some dance classes that might be an option too.

[~Bo]

There are hundreds of thousands of ways I would love to improve my life, my self and my world.

Here are a few, in no particular order:

1. This time last year, I was around 135 lbs and working out regularly. I would like to get back down to 145 lbs, at least. In order to do this, I shall eat more colorful foods....less fried, beige food....and drink more water. I shall endeavor to spend at least 3 hours a week in the gym and/or doing commited movement (aka NOT window shopping or dilly dallying around the house).

2. I shall rid myself of the bulk of the clutter that I have close to me now. I made a trip to Goodwill today, but that was a very small load. I would like to pare my clothing down to about half of what I have now. I know that I am a piler and a paper/receipt/thing collector and so, I shall develop a new, faster process of taking in/processing/using/recycling/ridding myself of those things.

3. My artistic side has been sorely neglected this year. I will commit more time to writing, scrapping, penpalling, and general crafting.

4. I will find creative ways to trim the budget. The purse strings will be drawn tighter this year and I need to modify my existing budget.

5. I will do my best to embrace the inevitable changes that will occur and find ways to adapt more easily to them without becoming upset so quickly. Basically, give in to the 'don't sweat the little stuff' movement and learn better coping skills for unforseen issues/problems/challenges that crop up. And breathing. Just breathe.

6. Sweet talk my car more and take better care of her so she won't have many expensive repairs.

7. Dance. I've always wanted to take classes but it just never worked out. It's not going to be in the budget to take classes, but maybe I can check videos out at the library or watch instructional youtube videos to improve that aspect of myself. If I can find a Y or a larger gym that has some dance classes that might be an option too.






I'm impressed. :sunglass:

[Sachita]

Oh i have huge huge plans for 2012. Maybe i'll look at them as resolutions, why not???

I resolve to so the following in 2012:

Make the biggest, baddest garden I have ever grown and produce at least 75% of my own food.

Begin a organic commercial produce company & donate food to poor people.

Learn how to bake like a pastry chef!

become even stronger, more healthier then I have ever been.

learn how to properly ride a horse.

Get married to someone who shares my vision.

[HoustonHuny]

I have seen so much death in the last few years of my loved ones that I am determined to live the rest of my life by this poem.

Poem- Slide on into HEAVEN

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave
with the intention of arriving safely
in an attractive and well preserved body,
But rather to skid in sideways,
chocolate in one hand,
wine in the other,
body thoroughly used up,
totally worn out and screaming
"WOO HOO what a ride!"

So light the decorative candles, and use the guest towels, and eat the most fattening desserts, and make those calls, you know the ones, not sure what to say what they will think, just LIVE and have no regrets, act like a fool, put your foot in your mouth, guess what you won't be the first and certaintly not the last.

Live to the fullest of your life.

[Rockinonahigh]

There are hundreds of thousands of ways I would love to improve my life, my self and my world.

Here are a few, in no particular order:

1. This time last year, I was around 135 lbs and working out regularly. I would like to get back down to 145 lbs, at least. In order to do this, I shall eat more colorful foods....less fried, beige food....and drink more water. I shall endeavor to spend at least 3 hours a week in the gym and/or doing commited movement (aka NOT window shopping or dilly dallying around the house).

2. I shall rid myself of the bulk of the clutter that I have close to me now. I made a trip to Goodwill today, but that was a very small load. I would like to pare my clothing down to about half of what I have now. I know that I am a piler and a paper/receipt/thing collector and so, I shall develop a new, faster process of taking in/processing/using/recycling/ridding myself of those things.

3. My artistic side has been sorely neglected this year. I will commit more time to writing, scrapping, penpalling, and general crafting.

4. I will find creative ways to trim the budget. The purse strings will be drawn tighter this year and I need to modify my existing budget.

5. I will do my best to embrace the inevitable changes that will occur and find ways to adapt more easily to them without becoming upset so quickly. Basically, give in to the 'don't sweat the little stuff' movement and learn better coping skills for unforseen issues/problems/challenges that crop up. And breathing. Just breathe.

6. Sweet talk my car more and take better care of her so she won't have many expensive repairs.

7. Dance. I've always wanted to take classes but it just never worked out. It's not going to be in the budget to take classes, but maybe I can check videos out at the library or watch instructional youtube videos to improve that aspect of myself. If I can find a Y or a larger gym that has some dance classes that might be an option too.

Gemme
If u pm me ur home addy I will be glad to send u a tape I have call country line dancing plus I have a huge pile of exersise vidio tapes if u want them..I doubt seriously im going to use them with my back the way it is.
Rockin

[chai~]

Perhaps these aren't resolutions, more likely a "to do" list!

I tend to make lists, and have some lingering things that keep getting carried over to the next list.

Some things are just common sense, and some are life changing.

Putting them here so I can refer back to them if I must!

In no particular order of priority:

1. Finish crocheting the 2 baby blankets I have started.

2. Stop using plastic bags to carry things bought! I have a ton of reusable bags, BUT forget to take them with me when I shop. So, if I forget my reusable bags, then I either take my purchases without plastic bags, or buy MORE reusable bags to use, because the bags are usually located at the till.
I have got to STOP with the throw away stuff!

3. Make recycling more organized. Tin cans with labels peeled off and rinsed. Larger size bin for paper and plastic.

4. Pare down crafting hobbies. Paper, tu tu's, jewlery, bra art, wire wrapping.

5. Get back into swimming. I used to be a very successful speed swimmer on a very successful team, and holy cow, was I in good shape. I was energetic, physically stong, and mentally disciplined. I was a very focussed.
I have a brand new bathing suit, have my swim pass in my wallet, have the pool schedule on my fridge, need to purchase a swim cap and goggles.

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[jac]

New Years Resolution 2012

To return to the mind, body, soul mentality I have neglected for far too long... :praying:
Mind - continue to further in education and work my brain to its fullest potential
Body - exercise, eat healthy and purify my body of impurities
Soul - find my inner strength and peace through meditation and breathing

[girl_dee]

Working on having more productive thoughts and less guilt and stress around things I cannot control

More work for the less fortunate, right now I am committed to the Women's shelter and making things for the kids that go there, like warm blankets for them to take to their (hopefully) new home

More time with certain family members!

Less time with certain family members!

Increase client base at work to increase financial buffer

Eat healthier, I've REALLY gone off the track!

[Chancie]

I am going to try a hooping class (http://www.hoopingharmony.com/ClassesEvents.html).

[WolfyOne]

I don't make resolutions
In my younger years, I never kept any of them

I will continue to improve on myself
That's all I have for now

Oh and perhaps find some inspiration, so I can write more

[sylvie]

-2012 will be all about family & friendships..new & old.. i will reconnect with family & friends, people i've been thinking about, people i need to make amends with, people i will work on forgiveness for & people i've fallen out of touch with.. i will open myself up to making brand new friendships, and taking time to let all the people i love know every moment that i can, how much they mean to me. i will never be too busy to connect with people that i love, whether by phonecalls, e-mails or planned get togethers..i will make it a point to remember birthdays, anniversarys & check in with those i know need that.. Life is too short to ever have to say the words "i wish i would have said or done", when it's too late.. NO more pushing people out of my life, i'm worthy of friendships & my addiction is no longer my best friend.. Learning to let go of food, and distancing the people in my life that need distancing.

-i will continue to work on my addiction/eating disorder. Though it's pushing me completely out of my comfort zone, i will continue to push myself & put it out there for all to see as a means of not only helping others who need it, but helping myself by keeping myself accountable.. i will continue to attend meetings everyday - i will continue to see my Counsellor (specific to ED's) and i will continue to see my Dietician (also specific to eating disorders).. i will find a sponsor, i will continue to use all of my tools and i will pick up additional tools to add to my tool belt - i am worth all of this & 2012 will be my first year of recovery!

-Weight loss - i have already lost 71 lbs, and 2012 will be about losing the additional weight i want to lose. i will continue losing weight the healthy way, by eating right and exercising.. i will be faithful about using the tools i have to keep me motivated each day and i will not beat myself up if i fall down, because everyday is a brand new start .. i will learn to give myself credit where credit is due, and i will learn to NOT be obsessive about the weight loss, because it's more about the health than it is the weight loss.. All the good choices i make daily ensure a healthier, happier more well-adjusted me!

- smile more, be here in the PRESENT, appreciate the moments always, POSITIVITY, work on my self-esteem, wish on stars, take chances, embrace my unique & beautiful self, be FIERCE, love like there's no tomorrow, detach myself from stress & dramas, take time for my hobbies & find new ones, have FUN & always gain knowledge.. Life is too short to not enjoy everyday to it's fullest.

- Volunteering, paying it forward, always being supportive & helpful when i have the opportunity, work on ways to give back concerning poverty, eating disorders & addictions, low self esteem, community issues, children & hunger, queer community.. Mtn & i are always talking about ways we will give back, and it's something that is so important to our well-being and positive minds, and in turn it helps sprinkle love & warmth anywhere it's needed.. We've generous, caring hearts and the world could use a whole lot of that !

-Lastly, financial re-building... The last few years have been extremely difficult, financially due to my addiction, my binges were costly and i'm embarrassed to say i put certain things off which has literally not been good for my financial situation.. Having started to get a grasp on my addiction/eating disorder - i am making 2012 my year to shine, catching up with everything, budgeting, smart shopping, coupon cutting, looking for sales, being aware and getting a grasp - i've already started to and it's already making such a significant difference.. talk about a wonderful feeling.. Not putting money towards binges has clearly made a huge difference, and being smart about everything will be a big help too..

[dixie]

This is the only resolution I am guaranteed to keep...

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[tazz]

2012 will be about progressing and moving forward with my current adventures; while accepting surprises/changes that may come across my path...

:goodluck:

[tapu]

I don't want to set my sights too high. So I'm thinking maybe:

Get up every day.

Do not sleep in street clothes.

Walk outside at some point, other than just to take the dog out.

Speak to one person every day whom I did not birth. (The dog does not count.)

Seems daunting, but I've got to start somewhere....

[1QuirkyKiwi]

I don't make resolutions....I'm always a work in progress. I may not be very good at it sometimes, but, I do the best I can.

[StillettoDoll]

2011 was a great year, I , I mean... WE accomplished alot and will continue:

Continue to get things organize in my home , get more household repairs done.
And just to change up my gym routine going to start weight lifting this year,
Eat less meat and dairy. Try more vegetarian recipes.
Oh and meditate more!

I'm so excited!

[Vlasta]

My 2012 resolution:

To marry a woman with a great personality, who is warm and compassionate and has lots of money. If I've no luck finding her, I'll settle for a woman with just lots of money.


I definitely hoping you are joking . It must be painful to wake up next to a person and instead say good morning my love , but good morning show me your checkbook.

[Ciaran]

I definitely hoping you are joking . It must be painful to wake up next to a person and instead say good morning my love , but good morning show me your checkbook.

Vlasta .... yes, it was a (cleary unsuccessful) attempt at sarcasm :)

I don't make resolutions - not really my sort of thing and, even if I did, getting married to someone,whether they were wealthy or not, wouldn't be on that list :) ***






*** although if Joan Collins divorces Percy Gibson and asks me nicely, I may give it some consideration.

[Vlasta]

Vlasta .... yes, it was a (cleary unsuccessful) attempt at sarcasm :)

I don't make resolutions - not really my sort of thing and, even if I did, getting married to someone,whether they were wealthy or not, wouldn't be on that list :) ***






*** although if Joan Collins divorces Percy Gibson and asks me nicely, I may give it some consideration.

I don't make a new year solution . It's not my thing either . Money it's just money , happiness its most important . I am totally with you :)