Life Resolutions

Ok, so everyone has New Year's Resolutions. This year I'm going to lose weight. This year I'm going to make more money. This year I'm going to stop mooning cars from my porch. You've heard all of these before. You've probably made one or two of these resolutions before (but probably not all three, um, ahem, like me!).

I don't believe in New Year's Resolutions anymore because they always translated into The-First-Three-Weeks-of-The-Year-Resolutions for me. There was even one year when I freely and openly admitted that my "resolutions" would only last three weeks. 2002, I think...

This year will be different!!! I know. I know. You're probably saying right now... "Oh, here we go. What a load of crap!" Well, I don't blame you, because I probably sound like a million other people bound to fail at their new year's resolutions.

Here's the thing. There isn't a magical barrier that we cross over the new year. We change the name of the year, and that's it. I think it's important to think of decisions to better oneself as life resolutions. This probably sounds cheesy as hell, but It is a vital distinction.

So what are my life resolutions (inconveniently placed around new year's... ugh!!)? Well, I'm going to start running again. I am going to run full and half marathons this year. I'm already signed up and have already begun training.

Second, I am going to make more money this year. Leah and I are going to buy a house, so I'll probably take on an extra job or two (or three!) to get it done. Let's see, I have teaching and playing wedding gigs. Hmmm, my other skills include ditch digging, guinea pig, and shit shoveling. Oh well, I'm sure something will come up.

Well, that's it. And, no. There is no third life resolution. Enjoy the view!!!!