2010 New Years Resolutions - Page 2

Shawnee123 · 12-31-2009, 10:03 AM

I vow to not kill any hobos this year. Well, that's my plan anyway.

I don't make resolutions. If I want to change something, I just do it. It's not one day a year...then you're just mad at yourself for not doing what you said you'd do (clean my closet, lose 10 pounds...)

Every year, for me, it's the same thing, and I always keep to it because it's easy to do: I remember to acknowledge someone who has gone above and beyond typical duties in service to others. For example: waiter was great. Waiter's boss will get a comment card on waiter's behalf. Simple, easy, and it means a lot to waiter. I know how good it makes me feel when I get such compliments from students.

"you must be the change you wish to see in the world"
--Gandhi

xoxoxoBruce · 12-31-2009, 10:35 AM

Bah, there was a cashier at the supermarket who was just fabulous. Friendly, fast, efficient, packed bags logically, just great. So I sent her boss an email telling him how good she was... she got promoted.

Shawnee123 · 12-31-2009, 10:37 AM

HAhahhahahahaha...no good deed goes unpunished.

Bravo to you, Bruce. (for the 'who' too)

BrianR · 12-31-2009, 01:15 PM

I, too, have a few private ones. But for public consumption, this is the year of change for me.

1) stop smoking!
2) maintain weight
3) get a new wardrobe by end of year
4) get moved to a better house
5) get rid of wife's clutter!

capnhowdy · 01-01-2010, 08:24 AM

To not get as fucked up as I did last night till next year. Ouch.

Sundae · 01-01-2010, 08:56 AM

Same as ever.
Lose weight, stop drinking, get out more.
To be living in a place of my own before summer.
To have a job - even if it's part time - by the end of the year.
To go see my friend in Yorkshire. Or Limey! Or both.

Short term goals - volunteer at the Queens Park Centre and get pottery sessions in return. I have to make a better money-box than the one I did when I was getting it free as part of occupational therapy. By mistake I made a cat demon instead of a money box. Diz is terrified of it at any rate, so I figure that's the most logical conclusion. If he sees it he will not come into the room. Anyway it's not fit for purpose - I wanted to use it to save £1 coins, but after it was glazed the slot is too small! It's not worth it for smaller denominations as it's not a large item and will have to be smashed open.

Start a new photo album (a physical one).
I've got 40 free prints via a website I've just signed up to. I like to have them together in a book. After all, I already have 4!

Oh and go along to a meeting of the singing group I have a flyer for. But that's a scary-big step.

Griff · 01-01-2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Oh and go along to a meeting of the singing group I have a flyer for. But that's a scary-big step.

Do it! You'll be awesome.

morethanpretty · 01-01-2010, 10:49 AM

1: eat healthier and keep to an exercise routine
2: get out more and have some fun
3: finish my associates, start planning for the next step
4: talk to my grandma and uncle in Florida more (starting today by calling and wishing them a happy new year)
5: find time to volunteer at the SPCA

End goal of all these steps: gain self-confidence!

Shawnee123 · 01-01-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

Do it! You'll be awesome.

Seconded!

Happy New Year everyone!

Don't forget the Rose Bowl. Go BUCKS!

@mtp: great goals. Get that degree! You'll figure it out, you're one of the most self-aware young women I know.

Cloud · 01-01-2010, 04:56 PM

eat less; take care of my health generally; spend less/save more money

dance every day!

Cicero · 01-01-2010, 06:44 PM

Resolution #1....Make no resolutions....

morethanpretty · 01-02-2010, 01:45 PM

Thank you for the nice comment Shaw!
I think its very good that you make sure to compliment those who go above and beyond. I try similarly to be polite and patient. If I'm in a line, I don't let the wait get to me and say my please and thank yous. I also use "ma'am" and "sir" no matter the age of the person I'm talkin to, I realize some find it a title for "old" people, but its really just a term of respect. If a person expresses that they don't like it, I do my best to stop, but its really ingrained.

I have to say I really like Cloud's resolution to dance everyday. As some might remember, I do not dance. Maybe I should add to my list, "Learning to overcome my phobia of public humiliation and dance in public."

Cloud · 01-02-2010, 01:47 PM

dancing is life!

Sundae · 01-04-2010, 11:03 AM

Welcome William.
I think.

classicman · 01-04-2010, 11:23 AM

Mine is now to be more patient with asshats like you, william talked.

If I may ask, What is it that drew you to the cellar to start spewing your shit right off the bat?

12-31-2009, 10:03 AM	#16
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I vow to not kill any hobos this year. Well, that's my plan anyway. I don't make resolutions. If I want to change something, I just do it. It's not one day a year...then you're just mad at yourself for not doing what you said you'd do (clean my closet, lose 10 pounds...) Every year, for me, it's the same thing, and I always keep to it because it's easy to do: I remember to acknowledge someone who has gone above and beyond typical duties in service to others. For example: waiter was great. Waiter's boss will get a comment card on waiter's behalf. Simple, easy, and it means a lot to waiter. I know how good it makes me feel when I get such compliments from students. "you must be the change you wish to see in the world" --Gandhi __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-31-2009, 10:35 AM	#17
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Bah, there was a cashier at the supermarket who was just fabulous. Friendly, fast, efficient, packed bags logically, just great. So I sent her boss an email telling him how good she was... she got promoted. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-31-2009, 10:37 AM	#18
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	HAhahhahahahaha...no good deed goes unpunished. Bravo to you, Bruce. (for the 'who' too) __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-31-2009, 01:15 PM	#19
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I, too, have a few private ones. But for public consumption, this is the year of change for me. 1) stop smoking! 2) maintain weight 3) get a new wardrobe by end of year 4) get moved to a better house 5) get rid of wife's clutter! __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

01-01-2010, 08:24 AM	#20
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	To not get as fucked up as I did last night till next year. Ouch. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

01-01-2010, 08:56 AM	#21
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Same as ever. Lose weight, stop drinking, get out more. To be living in a place of my own before summer. To have a job - even if it's part time - by the end of the year. To go see my friend in Yorkshire. Or Limey! Or both. Short term goals - volunteer at the Queens Park Centre and get pottery sessions in return. I have to make a better money-box than the one I did when I was getting it free as part of occupational therapy. By mistake I made a cat demon instead of a money box. Diz is terrified of it at any rate, so I figure that's the most logical conclusion. If he sees it he will not come into the room. Anyway it's not fit for purpose - I wanted to use it to save £1 coins, but after it was glazed the slot is too small! It's not worth it for smaller denominations as it's not a large item and will have to be smashed open. Start a new photo album (a physical one). I've got 40 free prints via a website I've just signed up to. I like to have them together in a book. After all, I already have 4! Oh and go along to a meeting of the singing group I have a flyer for. But that's a scary-big step. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

01-01-2010, 10:49 AM	#23
morethanpretty Thats "Miss Zipper Neck" to you. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: little town (but not the littlest) in texas Posts: 2,957	1: eat healthier and keep to an exercise routine 2: get out more and have some fun 3: finish my associates, start planning for the next step 4: talk to my grandma and uncle in Florida more (starting today by calling and wishing them a happy new year) 5: find time to volunteer at the SPCA End goal of all these steps: gain self-confidence! __________________ Addicts may suck dick for coke, but love came up with the idea to put a dick in there to begin with. -Jack O'Brien

01-01-2010, 04:56 PM	#25
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	eat less; take care of my health generally; spend less/save more money dance every day! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

01-01-2010, 06:44 PM	#26
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Resolution #1....Make no resolutions.... __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

01-02-2010, 01:45 PM	#27
morethanpretty Thats "Miss Zipper Neck" to you. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: little town (but not the littlest) in texas Posts: 2,957	Thank you for the nice comment Shaw! I think its very good that you make sure to compliment those who go above and beyond. I try similarly to be polite and patient. If I'm in a line, I don't let the wait get to me and say my please and thank yous. I also use "ma'am" and "sir" no matter the age of the person I'm talkin to, I realize some find it a title for "old" people, but its really just a term of respect. If a person expresses that they don't like it, I do my best to stop, but its really ingrained. I have to say I really like Cloud's resolution to dance everyday. As some might remember, I do not dance. Maybe I should add to my list, "Learning to overcome my phobia of public humiliation and dance in public." __________________ Addicts may suck dick for coke, but love came up with the idea to put a dick in there to begin with. -Jack O'Brien

01-02-2010, 01:47 PM	#28
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	dancing is life! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

01-04-2010, 11:03 AM	#29
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Welcome William. I think. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

01-04-2010, 11:23 AM	#30
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Mine is now to be more patient with asshats like you, william talked. If I may ask, What is it that drew you to the cellar to start spewing your shit right off the bat? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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