Original post on Dec. 3rd 2007

So I've decided since every other Holiday has come early this year.. I'm going to get a jump start on New Years by releasing my list of Resolutions.



1) Grow a pair (if you don't know what that means... skip down to number 2.)

My mother has always told me I need to take an assertiveness class, and as much as I hate to admit her advice is ever accurate, she's right. My whole life I've been a "pleaser," and before your mind goes in the gutter, that means I strive to make those around me happy and content.. no matter the discomfort or embarrassment to myself.

2) Lose 10 pounds.

Actually that was last year's goal and should now be amended to 15 since I never lost it and I've gained some weight since the wedding (damn ice cream.)

3) Get back to writing.

I actually miss working on my book... a lot. I gave it up during wedding planning and the new job... but now I think I might be able to devote some real time it. The only obstacle is the fact that my job IS writing and sometimes I come home completely drained of creativity (I mean how many different ways can I say it's cold and cloudy out.. stay tuned to see if it'll be that way tomorrow..?)

4) Kinda tied to 3... Brush up on my English skills.

Again, I write everyday but am amazed by how often I get basic grammar or spelling wrong. Most of the time it's not that serious.. or I can excuse it as having to write in a hurry... but when a boo-boo makes its way on-air, it can be a big deal.

5) Moisturize.

My wedding beauty rituals have ended and I'm back to graying hair, pasty white skin, and bushy... eyebrows. But that doesn't mean I should give up on taking care of my skin, and while I won't be gunking up with three types of creams every night, it wouldn't hurt to slap on some Jergens every once in awhile.

6) On Ebay.

I've racked up quite the collection of romance novels this past year... and with JR and I sharing a one bedroom apartment he's probably sick of seeing half naked men staring up at him from every end table and bookshelf in the place. So, I've decided with a little organization I can unload some of my girly porn and recoup a couple bucks for my (sometimes) expensive habit.

7) Socialize.

Despite being a giddy newlywed.. I do get lonely working weekends and living far away from friends (especially when JR isn't around.) My goal this year is to go out at least once a month and interact with people who aren't my husband. Even if it's us and another couple or someone from work.

8) Forget it Baby.

For some reason my biological clock has been screaming at me and I have a mild case of the baby bug. Mostly I use it to tease and frighten my hubby.. but when I see cute baby stuff in catalogs I sometimes go into a mini coma of baby bliss. I think what appeals to me the most is being able to eat again without feeling guilty.

9) Doing Time.

I must accept that I signed away two years of my life to the hell known as Producing and there is nothing I can do about it until February of 2009. I just have to grin and bear it and stop imagining ways out of my contract (see 8)

10) ...

I actually can't think of anything else.. I think 9 are enough for now.