Every year, I make absurd resolutions, things I possibly couldn't keep and don't completely know what I'm doing. So, this year, I'm going to try and keep things a little more toned down. I've got an intellectual, spiritual, physical, home, artistic, work, and financial resolution. I think that that's pretty decent.
Intellectual: 1. Read 100 books. I've decided to do book reviews for each of the ones I read, so that I can remember what I've actually read. I think it's a pretty important thing for me to be reading, and varying what I read. I'm pretty sure that I've only read one book of poems in 2009, and very little non-fiction. I did start reading some more sci-fi, but I really need to be trying to vary what I read. I also read a pitiful number of books in '09, so new decade, 100 books. I've already finished one and trying to pump my way though Lust for Life for my book club.
2. Read the New Yorker semi-regularly. I feel like a fraud talking with friends about people/things that appear in the New Yorker. I can get it cheaply on my kindle. I know that they pile up; I had a subscription when I was in Boston. However, I'm hoping that through the kindle, i'll be able to keep up/not kill the earth.
3. Read an online news source every day. I'm horribly ill-informed for being a history teacher. Recommendations, anyone?
Spiritual: Go to church one a month. I'm not really sure why but I am feeling the need to reconnect spiritually with the church. I've decided that this could be going to either synagogue or church but I think I need to be going. I feel the need to be doing some things quietly.
Physical: Here is where I always end up going crazy and don't keep to what I want. Right now, I am going to set the goal of generally watching what I eat (the iPhone has a lovely app for this--called "Lose It!" that allows you to casually track your food) and being active for a minimum of three times a week. I think this is a good beginning. Whether this is going to the gym, or using the wii fit--whatever it is. I joined a gym and I've gone maybe twice. Right before break, I played some basketball and it was wonderful to relax that way. So, I just want to feel more healthy. This also involves cooking more, which is something that I've wanted to do anyway.
Home: To keep things clean. I know this sounds silly since we employ a lovely cleaning lady; but I mean it in a sense of keeping organized. Things like once a month, deciding to clean out a closet, or reorganize, or give things to charity. Just keeping things up, so I don't become a pile-up. Without an impending move, it's easy to start getting gross.
Artistic: 1. Write poems. Simply.
2. Finish the three scrapbooks I'm working on--general, wedding and Israel.
3. Take photographs with diligence.
4. Take the art class C bought for me.
Work: 1. Present at another conference.
2. Get serious about figuring out grad school.
3. Get things back to students on time--no more than 3 weeks inbetween collection and return.
Financial: No debt except student loans by the end of '10. Don't buy stupid shit.
It seems like a lot, but it's not really. Just logical, really. Here's to hoping!
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