January 2010

I don’t do resolutions per say, and I’m already trying/doing most of these, but this is how I’m going to try and be less of a jerk next year.

Eat better
The classic. But I’ve got a bit of a twist on it, rules. 1) No high fructose corn syrup 2) Only eat ingredients that I know (no crazy chemicals) 3) Eat local and organic when it makes sense 4) Eat more of the things that I know are good for me 5) Eat less of the things that I know are bad for me

Eat out less
Rach and I haven’t eaten out since we got back from our honeymoon – well, we did tonight but it was a conscious decision because she wanted Italian, not because we didn’t make time to cook. It’s probably the longest we’ve gone (2 weeks) since we’ve been together. We’re trying to eat in more as part of a solid budget and so we can control what we eat.

Be less fat
Get back to a weight where I don’t look puffy in photos.

Become dinner party people
This goes against every single one of my introvert inclinations. And I’m (currently) a terrible host. But I love the idea of a dinner party – food, dress, conversation. It all seems like a wonderful way to keep up with friends and make new connections. I’m hoping to invite neighbors, ex-coworkers and old friends over for wonderful evenings that go late into the night.

Become handy
I want to be able to do more around the house. And I think with the right tools I’ll be able to. I have a lot of plans for things next year and a lot of them revolve around wood – new planters, a new gate and a few other things. I used to be really handy with wood (back in high school) so I think with the right saw/drill/nail gun I can be again. This goal mainly revolves around me not wanting to have to call a contractor every time we want something done/improved.

Pay off my car loan
This would be a big deal. I’m not sure how I’ll do it or where I’ll find the money because I’m unwilling to lessen my savings/retirement/etc to do this. Still, it’s my main money goal for the coming year.

Be good
Simple directions from a smart extraterrestrial. This will be my cryptic resolution for the year.