New Year’s Resolutions
Well, they say publicly committing to a change, or changes, in your life or lifestyle, gives you more impetus to actually follow through. Usually, Susan and I each write 2 copies of our resolution list, fold them shut, and one copy goes into our wallet, the other into the fireplace to burn.
This year, I thought I’d do something different, and post my resolutions here - so that I have them written down, and that I’m making a commitment to work on them, and report my progress from time to time.
In 2009, I resolve to:
- Become a better person - “me”, father, husband, community member - as best I can.
- Get more involved in Ankylosing Spondylitis Survivor advocacy, fundraising, and raising public awareness.
- Become as fit as possible. This will be difficult because of the pain factor, but losing a few pounds and moving around a bit will overall be better for me.
- Quit smoking. I will use a nicotine patch, or maybe try the new losenges. In any case, I know I must quit smoking for all kinds of reasons
- Complete Apple’s Final Cut Pro Certifications by the end of July, 2009.
- Try and make a friend or two I can escape the house with, or at least have a meaningful conversation with in email or by phone a couple of times a week (more than “how’ve you been?”).
- Take a proper family vacation in the summer of 2009.
- Read at least 3 literary classics during 2009.
- Write more on this blog, and other writing methods.
As best I can, I hope to keep my progress updated here on my blog.
I hope you all are enjoying the Holiday Season, and Happy New Year!
Kevin Shubert is married with 2 children, enjoyed an IT Management Career spanning over 3 decades, lived in Costa Rica for almost 3 years, and is an Ankylosing Spondylitis "Survivor". For more about Kevin, his family, and his philosophy, visit the About This Site section.
