New Year's Resolutions - Page 2

Toast · 12-27-2009, 07:00 PM

I don't do resolutions, either. However, there are a few things that I intend to start doing or do more of this year than I did last year.

For starters, I am going to start reading, research, and development of my thesis. This will probably have top priority.

I also want to do more creative writing. I have several short stories and novels that have lain dormant for a year or more, it's time to pull them out and have another look at them. Sadly, because I work and go to school for a combined total of around ~50 hours per week, and with the added amount of work that will go into my thesis, this will probably get put on the back burner again like it usually does. Doesn't stop me from wanting it, though.

Sir Pinkleton · 12-27-2009, 07:49 PM

Stayin' awesome.

RickZarber · 12-28-2009, 01:06 AM

1) Find something else so I can quit my job
2) Get back down under 160lbs

and not sure if I'll do this yet, but:
3?) Cut beer / dark liquors from my diet

bluestarultor · 12-28-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyanbu The Legend

To find a way to get past my ADD.

They have PEELZ for that.

Or if nothing else, drown yourself in caffeine. It's also a stimulant and works similarly.

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To get a Job.

That said, depending on the job, it may not even really be necsesary, depending on how bad off you are.

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To get back into college.

Admirable! Make a good go of it this time!

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And to Finish Mischief Knights by the end of 2010.

...Probably by putting this on the back burner. I hate to say it, but setting deadlines for yourself on non-essential things really can cause problems. I know this from experience. If it's reasonably possible to do it given what's filling up the rest of your time, by all means, go for it, but if things go into a crunch, this is the one thing that you answer to no one but yourself for and can pick up and resume later.

CelesJessa · 12-28-2009, 01:36 AM

Draw more original things.

Which I'm already doing pretty well! I've been doodling all night (and none of it was MGS related!). I finally got my drivers for my tablet so pressure sensitivity is a go.

Toastburner B · 12-28-2009, 01:42 AM

These are all goals I've been working towards anyways, and New Years is a good time to remind myself of them, I guess.

1) Get a new job: 5 years in retail is long enough. Too long if, like me, you have no desire to climb the career ladder in that field, and are still working in the same peon job you started with. It's time to get out and into another job.

2) Go back to school: May or may not be tied to #1, but it needs to be done. I've put it off long enough. Rather I can score a grant, scholarship, or something other kind of financing, or bite the bullet and take out a student loan, it's time to get back into school. Sure, I probably need to figure out what I need to do with the rest of my life first, but I've been putting off going back to school for years...it's time to stop doing that.

3) Keep losing weight: Overall this year, I've lost weight. This is probably one of the few times I've accomplished this feat in my entire life. Now I just need to keep the scale going in the right direction. I've already cut back what I'm eating, and have recently started to exercise more. I just have to keep up what I'm doing.

4) Get back to writing: I've really sucked at writing this year. I even skipped National Novel Writing Month, something I've looked forward to the last few years. I've got all these ideas bouncing around my head, and I really should devote some of my free time to putting them down on paper. I'm not convinced I'm a good enough writer that I could get a book published, but it's a nice hobby to have other than video games, TV, and Internet forums.

5) Try to work into a normal sleep pattern: Really, staying away until 3-4 am and sleeping until noon can't be good. And if I'm working and going to school, it's probably not going to be in the cards, anyways. Might as well start to work myself into a more "normal" sleep pattern.

Like I said before, these aren't really New Year's Resolutions per se, as I've been working on them for awhile, but it's a good time to get recommitted to those goals.

RickZarber · 12-28-2009, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Toastburner B

[everything]

...Are you secretly me? O.o

Green Spanner · 12-28-2009, 04:49 AM

Complete that third draft of that fucking shitty novel.

And then maybe complete the second one.

And if I still have time, maybe try and get them published.

Hanuman · 12-28-2009, 05:31 AM

-Resupply my backpack and keep it supplied... I have slowly run out of everything and I need at least first aid.
-Save for school

Preturbed · 12-29-2009, 11:10 PM

1. Quit smoking.
2. $50 a week, every week, to my long-term savings account.
3. $50 a week, every week, to a "puppy fund" that I can blow at the end of the year or keep adding to.
4. Lose weight.
5. Get a real hobby and participate in said hobby with people that give a shit about said hobby.

12-27-2009, 07:00 PM	#11
Toast Existential Toast Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	I don't do resolutions, either. However, there are a few things that I intend to start doing or do more of this year than I did last year. For starters, I am going to start reading, research, and development of my thesis. This will probably have top priority. I also want to do more creative writing. I have several short stories and novels that have lain dormant for a year or more, it's time to pull them out and have another look at them. Sadly, because I work and go to school for a combined total of around ~50 hours per week, and with the added amount of work that will go into my thesis, this will probably get put on the back burner again like it usually does. Doesn't stop me from wanting it, though. __________________ “How dare you! How dare you stand there acting like your brand of suffering is worse than anybody else’s. Well, I guess that’s the only way you can justify treating the rest of us like dirt.” ~ Major Margaret Houlihan (Mash) “If we’re going to be damned, let’s be damned for what we really are.” ~ Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

12-28-2009, 01:06 AM	#13
RickZarber Please Be Well Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,715	1) Find something else so I can quit my job 2) Get back down under 160lbs and not sure if I'll do this yet, but: 3?) Cut beer / dark liquors from my diet __________________ Twitter / Art Tumblr / Personal Tumblr

12-28-2009, 01:36 AM	#15
CelesJessa DA-DA-DA-DAA DAA DAA DA DA-DAAAAAA! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Zanzibar Land Posts: 6,531	Draw more original things. Which I'm already doing pretty well! I've been doodling all night (and none of it was MGS related!). I finally got my drivers for my tablet so pressure sensitivity is a go. __________________

12-28-2009, 01:42 AM	#16
Toastburner B Toasty has left the building Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hiding...because I don't want to die. Posts: 3,936	These are all goals I've been working towards anyways, and New Years is a good time to remind myself of them, I guess. 1) Get a new job: 5 years in retail is long enough. Too long if, like me, you have no desire to climb the career ladder in that field, and are still working in the same peon job you started with. It's time to get out and into another job. 2) Go back to school: May or may not be tied to #1, but it needs to be done. I've put it off long enough. Rather I can score a grant, scholarship, or something other kind of financing, or bite the bullet and take out a student loan, it's time to get back into school. Sure, I probably need to figure out what I need to do with the rest of my life first, but I've been putting off going back to school for years...it's time to stop doing that. 3) Keep losing weight: Overall this year, I've lost weight. This is probably one of the few times I've accomplished this feat in my entire life. Now I just need to keep the scale going in the right direction. I've already cut back what I'm eating, and have recently started to exercise more. I just have to keep up what I'm doing. 4) Get back to writing: I've really sucked at writing this year. I even skipped National Novel Writing Month, something I've looked forward to the last few years. I've got all these ideas bouncing around my head, and I really should devote some of my free time to putting them down on paper. I'm not convinced I'm a good enough writer that I could get a book published, but it's a nice hobby to have other than video games, TV, and Internet forums. 5) Try to work into a normal sleep pattern: Really, staying away until 3-4 am and sleeping until noon can't be good. And if I'm working and going to school, it's probably not going to be in the cards, anyways. Might as well start to work myself into a more "normal" sleep pattern. Like I said before, these aren't really New Year's Resolutions per se, as I've been working on them for awhile, but it's a good time to get recommitted to those goals. __________________ I came, I saw, I got team-killed. A lot. Last edited by Toastburner B; 12-28-2009 at 01:49 AM.

12-28-2009, 04:49 AM	#18
Green Spanner Lawful Sarcastic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Yes Posts: 496	Complete that third draft of that fucking shitty novel. And then maybe complete the second one. And if I still have time, maybe try and get them published. __________________ ╔═╦══╦═╦═╦═╦╗ ╔═╦═╦══╦═╦╦═╦╦═╦══╗ ║╔╣╠═║═╣═╣║║║ ║═╣║║══║║║║║║║═╣╠═║ ║║║╔╗╣═╣═╣║║║ ╠═║╔╣╔╗║║║║║║║═╣╔╗╣ ╚═╩╝╚╩═╩═╩╩═╝ ╚═╩╝╚╝╚╩╩═╩╩═╩═╩╝╚╝ I'm a riter! Please feed my back. (For serious you guys) This text is hidden. Can you find it?

12-27-2009, 07:49 PM	#12
Sir Pinkleton What's going on? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,237	Stayin' awesome.

12-28-2009, 05:31 AM	#19
Hanuman Love Is Strength Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver/BC/Canada Posts: 1,135	-Resupply my backpack and keep it supplied... I have slowly run out of everything and I need at least first aid. -Save for school __________________ If you want to stay connected send me a PM with your email.

12-29-2009, 11:10 PM	#20
Preturbed betrayal! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,092	1. Quit smoking. 2. $50 a week, every week, to my long-term savings account. 3. $50 a week, every week, to a "puppy fund" that I can blow at the end of the year or keep adding to. 4. Lose weight. 5. Get a real hobby and participate in said hobby with people that give a shit about said hobby. __________________ sudden but inevitable