New Years Resolutions review for 2007
As is becoming the tradition, I made a list of 10 things to complete during 2007 which was then extended to 12, since I was soooo eager to do so much.
This is where I eat humble pie, I didn’t get all of them done.
The last thing I wrote about the list was about how easy it was going to be. If only I could take that back. It was a combination of overdoing it combined with laziness that let me down this year. But I actually thought I would be writing this post noting that I hadn’t achieved any of them, so I’m stoked to see that I have done some!
So without further ado, here is my review of my 2007 New Years Resolutions.
No. 1 – give up chocolate for one month – COMPLETED
This is something I would have actually expected to fail, but I tackled it over the hardest time of the year. Easter. It was a major struggle, and with people egging me on to break it it got even harder. But I shocked myself, and lasted the full 30 days. I wrote updates on day 11 and day 21 but looking back neglected to mention once the fast was over. From memory, I ate chocolate at 7am the next morning *grin*. I learnt a valuable lesson this year, that if I really put my mind to it I can accomplish anything. I love chocolate, and this was a huge task for me.
No. 2 – go to Adelaide – COMPLETED
This was pretty much a cheat one. When I wrote the resolution this trip was already planned, and flights booked. But hey, I did it! And I even ate a meat pie floaty – YUK. But I met a mate of mine from online, Joel, for the first time who showed me some of the sights of the main bit of Adelaide in the hour that we had between his uni and work. I then showed my sister the sites I had seen. I think it’s pretty evident that laziness was starting to set in when I wrote this AMAZING post about Adelaide.
No. 3 – re-enroll in TAFE – COMPLETED
This was another huge one for me. This year I re-enrolled in the Diploma of Justice at CSIT and got my 200 hours required to join the QLD Police Service. Next up is my first aid certificate, and a few other things, then I can join. But I am still looking at going to Uni first and getting my Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in forensics before joining the police service, since it will show my true passion and area of direction. I’ve been advised that if I get that before joining the police, they’ll recognise my prior study and look towards increasing it and paying for more tuition. Sounds great to me! 2009 will most likely be the year I’ll get stuck into the next phase of my education.
No. 4 – Lose 3kg – NOT COMPLETE
Yeah yeah, don’t really want to go into much depth here. Rather than lose weight, I put on. Hence towards the end of the year I have joined up with an official dieting regime, and have so far lost 1.5kg again. Next year not so sure I’ll make it a resolution, but it’s definately going to be something I’m focusing on. I have learnt this year that it’s my eating that is letting me down, since I play netball, do karate (only just started, it has replaced the personal training sessions we used to do) and walk my dog most mornings. Fitness isn’t an issue.
No 5. – Make a different meal with my George Foreman Roaster at least once per month – NOT COMPLETE
I gave this a bloody great shot. I made a different roast every month for the first 4 months, but then it just got difficult. I wasn’t cooking at home as much, and there was only limited selections at the grocery store so it wasn’t like I could make something “different” every month. But truly, I let myself down by first missing a month, then losing motivation with this one altogether. My lack of cooking at home was also a major contribution to the failure of resolution no. 4.
6. Get rid of one credit card - NOT COMPLETE
Still have the same number as last year, but this will all be sorted next year. This one is a keeper.
7. Get a spray tan – NOT COMPLETE
Whoops, hadn’t really thought about this one to be honest. Will keep this one for next year, and make it a reward for myself when I finally kick all the kilos that I’m aiming to.
8. Go on the Vomitron - COMPLETE
Yep, did this one early on in the year. I posted my Youtube video of it, which has gained a small amount of attention. My favourite comments are “fake” (if I was going to fake a video it sure as hell would be better quality than that) and “This is by far the worst camera work ever seen on youtube” (that’s pretty damn hilarious). Over 28,000 views though – woah.
9. Go camping with Amy and Pauline – NOT COMPLETE
This one sort of goes into the “didn’t think of it, didn’t organise it and forgot about it” category. I think we asked them once but they already had plans that weekend, and I didn’t revisit it. Whoops.
10. Clean out our dresser drawers and throw out all clothes that I haven’t worn in ages, or have holes etc etc – COMPLETE
I did this back in May and it was really refreshing to get rid of so many clothes. 3 bags full, and Mat’s clothing copped it too. Except I seem to have gained some more clothes during the year. I think I need to toss them all and start again, it’s hard to find something that isn’t damaged in some way anymore. I need to become girly and actually enjoy shopping I think (yeah right, like that’s gonna happen).
11. Go to the dentist – NOT COMPLETE
This will be a repeat for next year, I really need to get this done. And while I was aware of it the whole year, I was too big a wuss.
12. Walk in the relay for life – NOT COMPLETE
I was sooo close. Started organising a team, just never got the fundraising under way and since you had to raise at least $100 per person by the time I was ready it was too late, it would have been far too hard. I don’t think I’ll do it next year, but I will still keep it in mind for years to come. I might ask mum if I can join her bank team and just participate rather than have to organise the whole team.
So 5/12 isn’t sooo bad, just under 50%. Next year I will be getting 100% again, I’m determined.
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