Well my loves it’s around this time of year (as we’re heading for the new year) I guess we all start to think about resolutions, and the changes which we want to make.
I don’t really like to make new year’s resolutions.
I think it’s because for the most part I totally fail at them, and then I’ve yet another stick to beat myself with when I’m feeling a bit down.
Ever the optimist however, maybe, just maybe this year will be different…
Perhaps it’s all in the approach. I think that all too often resolutions are about giving things up, which feels a bit negative:
For example - ’to lose weight’ is a very positive goal on the face of it. But when I think of losing weight I think of diets, and giving up lovely foods in exchange for ‘healthier’ alternatives. I feel like I’m missing out somehow.
It might be better instead to resolve to join a sports team, attend an aerobics class / dance class etc. You then might feel like you’re getting a better deal - instead of giving something up - you’re bringing in something new.
You might also make new friends, and find new interests as a result. Plus you’ll probably lose some weight anyway; and it’s got to be a far more positive experience overall.
With this in mind - here’s a list of things which I’d like to do in 2009:
- Attend some kind of writers workshop thing - I think I’d really get a lot out of meeting some like-minded people - and I’m sure I’d learn loads
- Get my dancing shoes back on! I used to salsa and street dance, but what with one thing and another I’ve not been. I’d really like to find myself some classes and get back to it.
- Finish the play I’ve been writing… I started writing a play about 8 years ago - I need to stop the nonsense and finish it
- Audition for a show. Again, I used to a lot of acting, but haven’t for around 3 years - I miss it, so I’m going to do it again
- Attend at least a couple of events at the Dana Centre - they’re amazing, thought-provoking and excellent blog post fodder
Got some stuff you want to do in 2009? Be good boys and girls and share 
on Dec 29th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
New year resolutions:
1. To get my motorcycle licence…. Although, this has been a resolution for a number of years now.
2. I think I’ll nick your Dana Centre idea - it looks cool.
3. Must go away for a weekend to somewhere I have never been before in the UK.
4. To not go to the ACDC gig at the O2 and to sell the tickets to the highest bidder.
on Dec 29th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Hey you,
I approve whole-heartedly - particularly re ACDC
Funny you should mention the Dana Centre - I have a spare ticket to:
http://www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2009/01/13/486
Wanna come?
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