Wednesday, 02 January 2002 | Resolutions

So I woke up in my living room yesterday morning (still wearing the uncomfortable clothes from the night before), laying across the two-person couch, my shoeless feet hanging off the end, my head next to the pillow, and a cat on either side of me. The night before, I ended up going to Stef's for a modest gathering that turned out to be just the right size. And I laughed just when the ball dropped, which is potentially a good sign for the new year.

And, yes, that sickness did turn into something and I'm sitting at home when I should be at work, which brings me to my (abridged) list of resolutions, starting with health:

1. Go to bed earlier/get more regular sleep.

2. Get in shape.

3. Try to maintain a healthy diet, and maybe learn to like a few more vegetables.

4. Save money.

5. Read more (starting with the book Eric just gave me, The Trial of Henry Kissinger).

6. Take more classes. Practice things I've taken classes for in the past (such as guitar, German, photography, etc.).

7. Do more professional writing. (If they let me.)

8. Spend more time alone.

9. Be honest with people, even if it means hurting their feelings. (Also: Be more considerate.)

10. Do more volunteer work/get politically involved.

11. Avoid spending money at the major corporations; support small businesses.

12. Travel more, and go camping more often.

13. Detach myself from my old stuff (: learn to throw things away).