2008 Resolutions

It’s that time of the year again. But first, I must pat myself on the back for a good year, accomplishing most of the resolutions set last year; the biggest of which is … drum roll, please ... I’ve quit smoking! Well, at least, I smoke only on occasion. That means, at the Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties ONLY (and before then, a clean 3 ½ months!). I still struggle with the drinking without the smoking. And with well-meaning friends who are all too eager to give you a free fag for the company. (Well, of course I’ve fallen off the wagon a few other times… But, just trust me on this, they don’t count.)

I’ve prepared my To-Do list for the New Year. I know, I know, I should have done earlier. But things never get into their proper perspective until the holidays (and the mania that goes with them) are actually, totally, over.

So here goes:

1. Maintain a smoke-free life. Or, at the very least, smoke only when drinking. (I try now to be more realistic so the resolutions are achievable.)
2. Discipline Maia. Don’t give in to her tantrums or her negotiating tactics.
3. Move house. Cannot put this off any longer. I cannot continue to live in a flat owned by my mother-in-law (even if I pay rent!).
4. Get a new job. What with the mess of 2007, I deserve better this year.
5. Blog everyday. Or more often. Yes, more realistic.
6. Read. Read. Read! And so learn. Learn. Learn!
7. Exercise at least 4x a week. That means, don’t miss yoga class on Saturdays. Run for 45 minutes at least 2x a week. Train at badminton 1x a week. So far, so good.
8. Eat less. Or eat healthier. And keep the weight down. I want to feel good about myself all year.
9. Budget. Budget. Budget!!! And keep on it. And so save. Save. Save!!! That also means, shop less. Or shop smart. No more compulsive buying.
10. Take Maia to Disneyland. Better yet, Disneyworld. Then finally (finally!) go see NY afterwards. Promise.

Happy New Year!