resolute.

it's been a while since my last post. a lot has happened but i don't feel like recapping tonight. instead, i'm going to record my new year's resolutions. i know it's january 8th and it'll be january 9th in like 7 minutes, but i don't normally do the whole new year's resolution thing, and if i'm gonna do it this year i'm going to be serious about it. and i needed a few more days to come up with my list. so here it is! my numbered list followed by a brief explanation:

1 - i resolve to be healthy. this means exercising, eating right, getting enough sleep, etc. it means i will be healthy in all aspects of the word. i'm doing pretty well so far. i've started walking/running on the treadmill again and my goal is to run a 5k with my coworkers in september. we'll see.

2 - i resolve to write/paint more. not doing as well with this one so far, but i've found that i'm happy or satisfied or whatever after i've done something creative or crafty. and i've got a set of paints and canvases in my closet that i bought 2 years ago that i've yet to use. wait, make that 3 years ago.

3 - i resolve to be financially responsible. i'm planning on moving out in april, which means some serious budgeting is in my future. but i do plan to purchase a laptop with part of my tax return. i want to pay off my credit card this year. and my car. and maybe get an ipod...

4 - i resolve to have a good time. i will stop saying, "oh, i'll do that someday, when i really start my life." because that's ridiculous. this is my life, and i need to start living it. i'm off to a good start with this one after an unplanned 2 hour drive to madison last friday just for the best chinese food. ever.

5 - i resolve to see my self worth. i will do things to make me feel good about me. i guess 1 thru 4 sort of covers this, but whatev.

so there they are. i'm reserving the right to edit these at the halfway mark through the year. or add to the list in case i rock all of these and need a new challenge.

i've never really done new year's resolutions, i think because i was afraid to fail at them. but this year i'm feeling up to the challenge, which i'm kind of taking as a good sign for the year to come.

and despite my discomfort with an odd numbered year, i'm feelin' resolute.