Comments on: Are you resolved?

By: Rachel.C

Rachel.C — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:23:05 +0000

I didn’t make any this year because my Grandma got sick and died between Christma eve and New Years Day. No time to think about anything much but Grandma and all the stuff we did together. At her funeral I learned she drove trucks for the army in England in WWII, lied about her age to get in and then got kicked out when someone dobbed her in. I sat there and thought, SHIT!, how the hell do you beat that? I always said she’d turned into a stubborn old woman, but she was always stubborn, or maybe I should say determined. So half-way through Jan I made my resolution, to go after everything I want with as much energy as I can offer without restricting myself with a time frame. Sure, pick a date to get something done but if life gets in the way don’t kick yourself, you’re putting the energy in to get the goal and that’s what counts, not how long is takes you to do something but that you’re doing it!

By: Bailey Stewart

Bailey Stewart — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:28:53 +0000

I resolved to break my resolutions. And so far, I’m right on track.

By: Julie S

Julie S — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:44:23 +0000

I was all set to make some resolutions but then I went on a cruise and forgot all about them. But so far I’m doing okay without them. If I had any, they’d be to eat healthy, lose weight, write more and read more. And so far, I’m on track. So maybe I’ll skip them this year.

By: Gwen Mitchell

Gwen Mitchell — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:10:34 +0000

I used to get in the resolution-rut, you know - where you’re trying to make over your whole life as of a certain date? But just as you’ve pointed out, I lost steam and then kicked myself. Now I’ve dialed back to one goal a year. That way, I can feel like I’ve accomplished SOMEthing. lol. ~Gwen

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:09:10 +0000

I don’t do resolutions anymore cos I always ALWAYS fail. So why set myself up to fail? But I do tell myself that I should lose weight or become more organized, or look for new ways to save money, etc, etc. And like Shelli said, it’s easier to do this at the beginning of the year when we’re all in this together.

But of course if you make the goal to start going to the gym say on Feb. 5th, it’s a lot easier cos all those New Year gym bunnies aren’t going anymore so it’s not as crowded! LMAO

By: Rob Graham

Rob Graham — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:09:30 +0000

Nope. no resolutions for me.

If I need to make a change I do. If I don’t make it I keep on trying and forgive myself for not succeeding.

Much less stressful that way.

By: Feisty

Feisty — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:35:32 +0000

LOL, Melissa! Exactly!

By: Melissa Blue

Melissa Blue — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:22:09 +0000

On made a comment on the Divas, but I think the whole goal thing at the beginning of the year is that it’s a fresh and new year. You get to start back and at one, and most people want to do it right. New Year’s really feels like you are getting a second chance. It’s so hopeful, and optimistic. Then Jan. 8th hits and you’re thinking, what the hell was I thinking?

By: Feisty

Feisty — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:44:13 +0000

Shelley, that makes a lot of sense!

Mel!! You rock!! You’re done great! And I am SO glad you are coming to SF!!!

By: Mel-O-Drama

Mel-O-Drama — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:20:24 +0000

Here were my I set for the year: * Read 50 books.==I've read 1. * Lose 50 lbs.== I've lost * Finish writing Love Sux== still revising Bite Me. * Write at least 2 YA Proposals==I've started 1 * Write at least 2 adult proposals (I cannot control what I sell, but I can control how hard I try)==I've started 1 * Complete new website (ahem, Fishdog....)==same as before...um, Fishdog? * Attend 1 writing related conference. (may not be RWA National. Depends on when we sell the house in Oxford)==have made my reservations for SF * Write 5 days a week.==Managing 4 days right now. * Take a vacation with Fishdog. Just us.==have made our reservations. All in all, things look to be on target! yeah!!!