The January 5th Resolution

Whereas it's taken me five days to get my act together,
Whereas it's never too late to make a change,
Whereas there's always room for self improvement,

Be it resolved that I shall commit, (ooo there's a scary word), to the following 2009 New Year's Resolutions.

First, that I drink one cup of tea each day, though I must take a break every three days from caffeinated elixirs.

Second, that I enter HGTV's Dream Home Giveaway contest every day until February 19th, the contest's end. That sucker's gunna' get sold to pay off my college debt, (that is, assuming the housing market improves...).

Third, that I have at least twenty consecutive minutes of physical activity each day.

Fourth, that I make a concerted effort to write on this blog three times each week. It doesn't have to be long, I just have to do it.

Fifth, that I make a concerted effort to write in my personal journal as often as possible.

Sixth, that I make a concerted effort to show patience toward my parents. They can't help that they're getting old.

Seventh, that I make a concerted effort to stay in contact with people I don't get to see that often, if at all.

Eighth, that in July I will renew these resolutions, take note of my progress and, if possible, make some new resolutions. Who says you have to wait until January 1st to make resolutions. Refer to the second Whereas; it works the other way too, that is, it's never too soon to start making change.

* The above is an oil painting of the sloop, the HMS Resolution, captained by James Cook during his 2nd and 3rd journeys across the Pacific.