New Year's Resolutions
Let's see, what are my goals for the next 12 months?
- Write more
- Read more
- Lose more
- Live more
Ok, but let's get specific. Vague goals aren't worth anything; they're too easy to let slide. Details; we want details!
- Write more
- Finish my novel-I didn't get to 50,000 in November, but the story is still moving along nicely, so I'm going to keep at it until it's done. Probably sometime in May.
- Post here regularly-There's going to be a new schedule this year. I want to add a little discipline to my writing habit, so here's the plan. On Mondays, there will be an essay length post dealing with one topic in depth. Wednesdays are for a new feature, photo essays. These will cover a variety of topics, mostly revolving around some of my hobbies. For example, expect pictures of the coral reef I'm building in my living room, along with shots of the tall ship model I'm building in the living room. Who knows what else will show up? Fridays are for another new feature, one I'm still working on, so I'm going to keep it quiet for a bit longer, but it's something I'm having a lot of fun puting together, so we'll see how it goes over. Tuesdays and Thursdays will be for random posts as the mood strikes me. There may be a lot there, or there might be nothing at all. We'll see what happens.
- Submit at least three short pieces for publication somewhere- It's time to put my mouth where the money is, so to speak.
- Read more-There are 6 books on my nightstand that have been there for at least 6 months. I need to clear them out.
- Lose more-Yep, it's that ultimate of New Year's Eve Cliches, the diet. Except it won't really be a diet, just a few minor changes to my lifestyle to start getting a little bit healthier. I'm cutting out sodas completely, reducing other sweets, and I'm going to start walking more. My goal is modest; 5 lbs per month.
- Live more-This is the biggie. As a writer, I tend to sit back and observe more than participate. That's not good. This year, I plan on changing that.
- I will play poker in a casino in Las Vegas.
- I will go to a major sports event that doesn't involve cars driving in circles, the color orange or the words "minor league."
- I will get out to hear more bands and see more shows.
- I will sing in a band or with a group.
- I will mix, mingle, and shudder date again.
So, there you have it; my resolutions for the next twelve months. Anything I should add to the list?
UPDATE: I also resolve to use spell checker more frequently. Darn it!
Posted by Rich at December 31, 2005 10:42 PM
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