As we wrap up 2010, I figure it would be a good idea to make some sort of permanent record of the stuff I’m determined to do in 2011. I refuse to call them resolutions — not sure why, just makes me feel like a joiner. Instead, it’s just “Shit I’m Gonna Do in the New Year”.
1. Get friggin’ skinny. I got skinny(er) for the wedding and since then have apparently made it my mission to eat everything that crosses my path. And I’d say it’s been “mission accomplished”. Unfortunately, this probably means I have to exercise too. Sigh. Biggest Loser contest anyone?
2. Go away with Mike once a month. Doesn’t have to be far away — Long Island, Connecticut, whatever. But we’re going away. Suggestions welcome. Oh, and I want at least one mega-trip.
3. Buy a fancy camera and figure out how to use it. No more pictures of half a piece of pizza when I meant to take a picture of someone on the couch. It can’t be that difficult.
4. Clean out the house. Not clean the house, clean OUT the house. We have TOO MUCH CRAP. We combined two households and somehow turned it into four. You’ll find me outside of our house selling crap to the neighbors as soon as it’s warm enough.
5. Learn how to cook. I’m not ever going to be Julia Child, and I really don’t much like cooking, but I at least want to be able to add a few more things to my repertoire. We came up with this idea earlier this year to divvy up the cooking responsibilities so that we don’t eat out as much and we both failed miserably. Somehow, some way, we’re gonna make it work.
This is a good enough start. Maybe I’ll add more later, if I actually get through all of these. Let me know what’s on your list, maybe it’ll inspire me.
We’ve had a good holiday so far — had the entire family at my mom’s yesterday for what turned into a gift orgy for the little ones. I’m amazed at how much Sleeping Beauty-themed crap is out there. They were in heaven. We’re in DC now watching Brooklyn get snowed in. Hoping our furballs are ok, our awesome cat sitter Taryn Hunter gave them at least three days worth of food. I’m certain the fat cat has already tried to ingest it all. Perhaps she can go to Weight Watchers with me. We’re headed to PA to see Mike’s mom later this week and then back to BK next Saturday.
Hope everyone is warm and safe. Happy New Year!
Two late additions to the list — sell my wedding dresses, BOTH OF THEM, and play the lottery every week. Can’t win if you don’t play!