09’ Resolutions

I originally posted this on my blog http://iamjaybot.net, but decided to keep this here because I am revamping it into my portfolio.

I always try to make a few goals for myself at the start of the year, resolutions as some may refer to them as. I try to keep them to a minimum of at least 4-5, anything higher I feel is asking to much from myself, and I know I don’t want to let myself down in the end. Our new president, Barack Obama is all about change, and that is something that I can agree with him on, because this year is going to have significant changes to it for me.

• To become an overall better person to my family, and friends.

This one is really important to me. I know these past few years I haven’t been myself to a majority of the people. I’ve really changed myself last year, and I don’t think it was for the best. I’ve pushed away a lot, and risked a lot without putting a few things into perspective. This is something that I am working on for 2009. I really hope I can lower my wall a little bit, to be that better person.

• Budget my finances.

Anyone who really knows me, knows that I can spend money like no other. This year, I plan on changing that and becoming more independant than I was last year. For the last year, actually for the last 20 years, I’ve asked my parents for basically everything. Yes, it was really nice, but I hate that I wasn’t really taught on budgeting my money for the future. I must teach myself this myself.

• Live a healthy lifestyle.

I did a really good job last year by making some significant changes to my eating habits. I became more aware of the foods that I was consuming, and I made sure to work out a little bit. I even paid for a personal trainer, which I don’t regret at all because I learned so much from him. This year I plan on increasing my awareness to the things that I eat by cutting the junk, and working out more. My main priority is to have that perfect body for this summer. ;D!

• Explore new opportunities.

I’ve been working the same position at work for a very long time now, and I think it’s time that I get up and try something different. I really like the company that I am working for, but I feel it’s time for me to try something different. I know I am better than what I am doing now, and I know that it isn’t me.

• Always love.

This goal is going to be really hard for me to begin with. It kind of ties into my first goal, with being a better person overall, but I feel that I’ve built up a lot of grudges against people. Some that I don’t even know, some that I feel I’ve misjudged, and others that did do me wrong, but sometimes you just have to forgive. Someone like myself, who is totally into Astrology, I am a Capricorn. We Capricorns, don’t really forgive, most of the time we just keep the grudges, and move on. I want to mend a few things that I’ve broken these last few years, hopefully everything works out.

• Be honest.

I’ve hidden a lot about me for a very long time. Part of the reason why I created this blog, is to help vent, and be 100% honest with myself, and for everyone that knows about this blog. It’s kind of like my personal bulletin board. I can post whatever I want, whenever, and however I like. I think this will be a good tool for me when I reflect at the end of the year.

That’s all that I’m holding up for myself this year. I know each and everyone of these personal goals are very much easy to accomplish, I just have to remain focused, and disciplined. Thanks to anyone that has read this, I know it was kind of long, but at least you’ve learned something new about me, right? I hope everyone has a wonderful year ahead of them!

If you feel like sharing, what are some of your resolutions for the new year?

Posted 02/03/2009