I am a fan of setting New Year's Resolutions... I'll take any opportunity to challenge myself. One year, I believe it was 2007, I gave up M&M's and Skittles. I made it through the entire year without enjoying either snack. Well, almost. I had one slip up at work. I was in a meeting that was running long and ended up going through lunch. One guy's assistant went out to get everyone Subway for lunch. She remembered I couldn't eat bread but that I could eat Skittles, so she brought me Skittles for lunch. It wasn't the most nutritious meal I've ever had but 1) I was desperate to eat because I was hungry, and 2) I didn't want to insult her by not eating the Skittles.
Anyway, this year I have three resolutions (in priority order):
1) Reduce the number of times I crack my knuckles each day. Notice this is reduce, not eliminate. So far I am doing pretty well. I think I've cracked my knuckles about twice a day over the last four days of this New Year. And I used to do it two times an hour, at least. It's completely out of habit and sometimes happens by mistake.
2) Run in a race. This one surprises even me! After the damage I did to my knees while training for the half marathon in 2006 I never thought I would run again. But I miss what running did for my mental health. I have been working with a trainer at our gym once/week for almost two years now, and he has been super helpful at getting me to strengthen the muscles around my knee. I hope to run a relay leg (approximately 7 miles) of the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati the first weekend in May.
3) Start a family.
What are your New Year's Resolutions?
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Oooh, I am super excited about numbers 2 and 3. I can't wait to hear about your progress! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't really have any resolutions this year. I figure there are too many changes happening already that I don't really need to set any goals. Except maybe NOT totally screw up our kid? Hehe.
Did you know that number three is the first time it's been mentioned in my presence? I have to hear about it through my wife!
ReplyDeleteNo resolutions for me.
It's number 3 that brings tears to my eyes. I hope you tell me she's on the way before she's born. ;) I'm so excited - in advance!
ReplyDeleteNumber 1 is pretty cool too.
I don't necessarily do resolutions timed with New Year but yours are amazing. Way to go!
No resolutions for me either. But I wish you all the luck with yours. I hope I can be made an aunt twice in the same year! :-)
ReplyDeleteNo one hold his/her breath on #3. :) The goalie is still in the game, so to speak. So far #2 is a little off track. My knees hurt so bad when I tried to run after the Christmas break that I ended up walking (ugh!) on the treadmill after 2 minutes. Yuck.
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