the land of failed resolutions

LJ · 01-10-2008, 11:29 PM

inspired by monster's user title for blue....

what resolutions did you make, and then just totally fuck up already?

i resolved to get down to 250 by valentines day.....so expect a post from me on the 15th copping to my failure.

revel in your failure, abuse is encouraged.

bluecuracao · 01-10-2008, 11:40 PM

I haven't fucked up mine yet. My resolution is to be caught up (or at least out of the woods) on my bills by Valentine's Day. So, expect a celebration post from me on 2/14/08.

HungLikeJesus · 01-11-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LJ

inspired by monster's user title for blue....

what resolutions did you make, and then just totally fuck up already?

i resolved to get down to 250 by valentines day.....so expect a post from me on the 15th copping to my failure.

revel in your failure, abuse is encouraged.

LJ, I assume you didn't say which valentines day.

smoothmoniker · 01-11-2008, 01:50 AM

Man, this was totally the year I was going to quit killing hobos. Oh well, there's always next year.

ZenGum · 01-11-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

LJ, I assume you didn't say which valentines day.

And he also didn't say 250 of what.

Kilograms? Cigarettes per day? Beers per week? Dead raccoons under the porch? This shouldn't be too hard.

kerosene · 01-11-2008, 09:32 AM

Now I have that Cake song ..."The land of race car ya-yas..." in my head.

lookout123 · 01-11-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by smoothmoniker

Man, this was totally the year I was going to quit killing hobos. Oh well, there's always next year.

I'm not sure whether to sue SM or Starbuck's. On the one hand SM made me laugh, on the other Starbuck's doesn't disclose on their cup that coffee will burn the nostrils.

SteveDallas · 01-11-2008, 11:20 AM

I resolved not to make any resolutions.

DanaC · 01-11-2008, 11:58 AM

Well...I was stopping smoking on Jan 1...it took until Jan 7th (I think) before I managed a day completely cig free.

The other resolution was to 'get organised' with my council stuff and uni work, once I have got my semester one exams out the way. I'll let you know how far I get with that one, once the exams are over ;P

Cicero · 01-11-2008, 12:00 PM

I just made wishes. I do this every year...Less disappointment that way. This is my recipe for new years wishes:

1 Woodburning fireplace, or gas, or firepit. (wherever you burn stuff and stay warm)
1 Piece of Paper
1 Pen
6 Pack of beer or mixed Vodka drink.

First you light your new years fireplace being careful to have enough wood. You pour yourself a nice drinky and begin your evening. When you feel inspiration coming on, you write down a wish on your paper very tiny, cut the wish from the paper, and throw it into the fireplace and watch your wish burn into smoke. From there it is obviously whisked up into the air! (this is my preferred method of making a wish everyone is different) And repeat.

No commitment. Just wishes. Easier to follow up on if you feel your life already has too many demands.

Cloud · 01-11-2008, 02:24 PM

do the words "self-defeating" mean anything to you, LJ?

positive attitudes and realistic goals make a difference

and . .. very nice wish procedure, Cicero!

Drax · 01-11-2008, 03:27 PM

The only resolution I have, will ever have, or will ever need is 1204x768. :p

kerosene · 01-11-2008, 03:41 PM

I prefer 1600 X 1200...but only with a 19" or larger monitor.

Drax · 01-11-2008, 04:43 PM

Hey, whatever floats yer boat.

LJ · 01-11-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

do the words "self-defeating" mean anything to you, LJ?

positive attitudes and realistic goals make a difference

and . .. very nice wish procedure, Cicero!

does the word sarcasm mean anything to you, cloud? irony, perhaps?

people are motivated in all sorts of ways. some respond to praise, others to fear of loss, some to vanity, some to competition. this was a whimsy thread. i think my getting to 250 by feb 14th is prety lofty....but maybe i'll get to 255? or who knows? aim high. i've upped my standards....now up yours!

01-10-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
LJ i am myself Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: via blackberry, maybe Posts: 750	the land of failed resolutions inspired by monster's user title for blue.... what resolutions did you make, and then just totally fuck up already? i resolved to get down to 250 by valentines day.....so expect a post from me on the 15th copping to my failure. revel in your failure, abuse is encouraged. __________________ Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show ... -C.Dickens

01-11-2008, 01:50 AM	#4
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	Man, this was totally the year I was going to quit killing hobos. Oh well, there's always next year. __________________ to live and die in LA

01-11-2008, 12:00 PM	#10
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	I just made wishes. I do this every year...Less disappointment that way. This is my recipe for new years wishes: 1 Woodburning fireplace, or gas, or firepit. (wherever you burn stuff and stay warm) 1 Piece of Paper 1 Pen 6 Pack of beer or mixed Vodka drink. First you light your new years fireplace being careful to have enough wood. You pour yourself a nice drinky and begin your evening. When you feel inspiration coming on, you write down a wish on your paper very tiny, cut the wish from the paper, and throw it into the fireplace and watch your wish burn into smoke. From there it is obviously whisked up into the air! (this is my preferred method of making a wish everyone is different) And repeat. No commitment. Just wishes. Easier to follow up on if you feel your life already has too many demands. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

01-11-2008, 02:24 PM	#11
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	do the words "self-defeating" mean anything to you, LJ? positive attitudes and realistic goals make a difference and . .. very nice wish procedure, Cicero! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

01-10-2008, 11:40 PM	#2
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	I haven't fucked up mine yet. My resolution is to be caught up (or at least out of the woods) on my bills by Valentine's Day. So, expect a celebration post from me on 2/14/08.

01-11-2008, 09:32 AM	#6
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Now I have that Cake song ..."The land of race car ya-yas..." in my head.

01-11-2008, 11:20 AM	#8
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I resolved not to make any resolutions.

01-11-2008, 11:58 AM	#9
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Well...I was stopping smoking on Jan 1...it took until Jan 7th (I think) before I managed a day completely cig free. The other resolution was to 'get organised' with my council stuff and uni work, once I have got my semester one exams out the way. I'll let you know how far I get with that one, once the exams are over ;P

01-11-2008, 03:27 PM	#12
Drax Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gallman, MS, USA Posts: 1,933	The only resolution I have, will ever have, or will ever need is 1204x768. :p

01-11-2008, 03:41 PM	#13
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I prefer 1600 X 1200...but only with a 19" or larger monitor.

01-11-2008, 04:43 PM	#14
Drax Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gallman, MS, USA Posts: 1,933	Hey, whatever floats yer boat.

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