This year I’m going to….

Posted on January 02, 2010 in I like making lists, random bits, running | 1 Comment

Hello, 2010! I’ve got big plans for you!

I don’t do resolutions. I never stick to them, mainly because I set unrealistic goals and then I feel like I’m forcing myself to do something that I don’t need to do. Do I need to make a blog post every single day? No. My 6 loyal readers won’t like me any less if I keep doing my 1-2 posts every week instead of flooding their feeds with a post every day. So here, in no particular order, are the goals I’ve set for myself, all realistic and doable.

Keep on running for enjoyment — I started almost a year ago, and I’ve stuck with it much longer than anyone thought that I would. At first I kept it up because no one believed in me, so this year my goal is to stick to it because I believe in myself, and shun the nonbelievers. Shuuuuunnnnnnnn-nuh.
Lose more weight — Since February 2009 I’ve lost 45lbs, checking in this morning at 184lbs. I have no set goal weight in mind. I just want to get to a weight where I can be both happy and healthy.
Save more money — I have no idea where our money goes, and that sucks. I believe that if we actually take a look at what we’re spending money on, the money will sort itself out. The goals here are a trip in December and laptops for the two of us.
Run in the Rock & Roll Half-Marathon in Las Vegas, December 5th 2010 — This is going to require me to actually do a shitload of running between now and December because, hello, it’s a freakin’ half-mary (ZOMG, lookit me, using runner lingo). That’s 13.1 miles. For comparison, my longest run, to date, has been 3.6 and took me around an hour to complete. Additionally, I need to be able to finish the race within 4 hours. Oh yeah, and we need to actually save enough money for me to register, fly out, and stay in Vegas for a few days. As a grand prize to myself, if we do make it out there, Eddie and I will be renewing our vows with Elvis. Apparently that’s what you do in Vegas.

so, what are you doing this year?

Current Mood: accomplished

Current Music: Temple of the Dog - Say Hello to Heaven

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