Tuesday, January 4, 2011

New Year's Resolutions

I haven't blogged for a very long time - I could make up an excuse like I have been really busy, but that would be less than truthful. The truth is, I am just lazy and I haven't had anything blogworthy to write about. But since the new year is upon us, I thought I would share with the world what my new year's resolutions are - or at least some of them.

1. I will try to blog more. Occasionally, I will get an email from a friend that asks why I haven't blogged in a long time. Well, to that friend, this resolution is for you.

2. I am going to use the dishwasher less. Sounds weird, I know. I want to do this for a few reasons: First, obviously to be earth-conscious and to preserve water. My Dad will be so proud. Second, I enjoy hand-washing dishes. My father-in-law will be beaming. And finally, it gives my children an opportunity to help out. Dishes were an everyday chore when I was growing up. There are few things that I know how to do very well and washing dishes is one of them. I think my wife is grateful.

3. I want to eat healthier. For the most part, I don't do too bad in this category. I have been re-inspired however by watching home movies of me about 10 years ago. I was a blimp. Literally. I looked like I should have been floating over a college bowl game. In recent years, I have dropped some weight and am at a comfortable place. However, if I continue to eat ice cream late at night like last night, I am afraid I will not be in such a good place.

4. I want to be less critical of other people. Again, watching home movies the other day, I was so annoyed with myself at how many times I corrected others or asked somebody to move out of the way, or told somebody to do something. I was nagging, and it was so unbelievably annoying. I really don't want to be like that.

5. I want to worry less about money. My wife will tell you that I absolutely am the worst in the world when it comes to worrying about money, and I probably am. One solution is to make gobs and gobs of money and then I wouldn't have to worry. Barring that, I want to be comfortable with the fact that we live comfortably and can pay all of our bills. This one will be tough for me but I am going to work on it.

6. I want to do my Church calling better. I try really hard to do the best I can at this - but, I feel like I always come up a little short of where I should be. In any case, I am going to make a bigger effort this year to be better at my calling.

7. Finally, I want to be more kind. Those of you that know me are saying, "More kind? Is that even possible? You are already so kind." Seriously, I want to be nicer. To my wife. To my kids. To my extended family. I want it to be said of me that I am a nice guy. I am not sure that is currently the case. So, my motto for 2011 will be: Be Kind.

These most certainly are not earth-shattering resolutions - and they certainly are not the only ones that I am making - just the only ones that I felt were bloggable. If you are my friend, please help me keep my resolutions. Please call me on the things that I should be doing that I am not. Happy 2011 to all of you.

5 comments:

robyn said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Anonymous said...

Wow that was odd. I just wrote an really long comment but after I clicked submit
my comment didn't show up. Grrrr... well I'm not writing all that over again.
Anyways, just wanted to say excellent blog!

my web page ... to quit smoking

Anonymous said...

Hi there, I discovered your blog via Google while searching
for a related topic, your site came up, it looks good.
I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
Hi there, simply become alert to your weblog through Google,
and located that it's truly informative. I'm going
to be careful for brussels. I'll appreciate if you proceed this in future. A lot of other folks shall be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

Also visit my weblog; onurbridals.com

Anonymous said...

Every weekend i used to visit this site, because i want enjoyment, for the reason that this this
web page conations actually fastidious funny stuff too.


my web blog ... http://www.markmeup.org/

Anonymous said...

Hi there to all, it's actually a good for me to pay a quick visit this website, it consists of precious Information.

Also visit my blog post :: Leonarda Newhouse