There's something about writing down with pen (not pencil) and paper your goals and to-do lists. No matter how formal or informal the format, it's an official document, a contract between you and yourself. I thought to myself - what if I put my resolution list on the blog for all the world to see? Then I would HAVE TO follow through with at least two or three of my resolutions, right? At least for a few months. Actually, that would probably be a few months more than any of my attempts over the past several years. Here is my list for today. I say for today because, as sure as the sun will come up tomorrow (pardon the cliche but I haven't had my caffeine shot for the morning and my brain is still waking up), the list will evolve over the next few days-weeks-maybe even months. Hey, it's just like reworking the budget when the revenue numbers just don't meet the bosses' expectations, right?



* Start a workout routine that will involve running at least 3 times a week and cross-training twice. Yeah, I know, everyone makes this resolution, but I've got 10 months to get myself in shape for a half-marathon that I've committed to and paid for. Money is a great motivator, especially when you're not working.



* Read. Now that I've got time there is no excuse to not exercise those brain cells that have been dormant for so long. As of today, I am reading Eat, Pray, Love, which I commit to finishing before the end of the month. (I've been reading this book since the end of October, 2007 and I'm only 1/4 of the way through).



* Write more. Along with reading comes its natural partner, writing. This includes any form of written expression - blogging, story telling, and "just want to keep in touch and see how you're doing" letters.



* Get my house in order. Hmmm, this is a heavy commitment. The most obvious house that I need to tackle is the cluttered, filled-with-things-I-don't-need structure that shelters me and my family from the outside elements. The other is the one that prevents me from addressing such issues. Definitely challenging, but once it's done I am going to be a much better me.



* Find my Personal Legend. For those of you who don't know what this means, read The Alchemist. You'll love it.

Now, on a smaller scale, I've got to write today's To Do list. Sheesh! The life of a mom... it's full of "to do's".

Labels: goals, new year, resolutions