Resolutions - 2009

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Here are my resolutions for 2009. Please hassle me about these throughout the year.

(In the comment section are the resolutions elaborated, read them for bonus points.)

1-Produce My First Album

2-Live In Vancouver

3-Get Better At Guitar

4-Talk To At Least 1 Stranger Everyday

5-Run To Get Into Shape

6-Get A Six Pack By Summer

7-Make A Sketch 4 Times A Week

Comments

11-Fully Update Wardrobe By September

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WHY- I have been wearing primarily the same things for the past 3 years. That's all well and good, but I feel that it is time for change. By September I will have a completely new set of clothes, save for anything that I have gotten since June of 2008

12-Learn To Cook At Least 4 Meals, Each Completely Distinct Of Each Other

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WHY- Being able to cook is another life wish of mine, and I don't know what has kept me back from just taking the time to learn. Because I will be living on my own by the end of this year, it is important that I can cook for myself, beyond just making scrambled eggs and french toast. Plus, I will be able to entertain friends at my place while cooking for them, thusly being impressive and cool. Also, the women-folk tend to find a man who can cook more attractive. It's science

13-Stop Eating Fast Food Alone

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WHY- It adds up really fast as a money drain. Plus, it's wildly unhealthy. I mention the money aspect of it first because that's the detriment I feel the most, my body still seems to be healthy, but for how long? What is really hurting me right now is the financial aspect of it

14-Stop Pretending To "Not Notice Things" For Social Awkwardness Sake

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WHY- It's stupid. Pretending not to notice someone I know because they are just out of hearing distance, pretending not to notice someone being awkward, pretending anything for social awkwardness sake is ridiculous. I want to just be able to acknowledge it and accept it, and if it's an awkward thing, then to call it out and laugh it it. By pretending not to notice it, I am only perpetuating the problem with the whole social genre because it's the ignoring of these things that gives them strength. We're all awkward, let's get over it, together.

HOW- Whenever the opportunity presents itself, I will choose the high road and call things out for what they are, awkward. I already do this for many things, but not nearly as much as I would like to.

WHAT WILL COME OF THIS? - There will be less pent up awkwardness in myself and the world around me. Plus, I've seen people do this and it's always been charming or impressive, and very often both; I want people to be charmed and impressed with me in this same regard.

Re: 14-Stop Pretending To "Not Notice Things" For Social Awkwardness Sake

[sharla_renee]

I totally do this. I literally avoided the starbucks off of la palma and imperial all of senior year in high school because EVERY time i went i would see someone that i semi kind of know but not really...and it would always be awkward and i was never sure if i should say hi or not.
I guess I should definitely work on this too, but I do think I have gotten better and I don't avoid starbucks anymore :)

Re: 14-Stop Pretending To "Not Notice Things" For Social Awkwardness Sake

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Yeah, I can see that.

Silly Sharla.

15-Eat Meat Only 4 Times A Week

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WHY- I don't want to become vegetarian, but I do acknowledge their cause as a good one. I have a deep disgust for humankind in regards to it's relationship to animals, but I can't get over my love for meat. I truly believe that humans were meant to eat meat, but certainly not in the way modern man does. I want to limit my meat consumption to curb my guilt from being human. Sorry animals