The title is a Great statement from history and old documents. Today is the date to announce your “first go” for this year in new year resolutions. We can wipe the slate from last year and start over. Although last year was not all that bad. I did accomplish or get started in a long-term program on several things but there are so many more that need my attention. On the good points – I lost a little weight, started exercising more, spent a bit more time with my Ham Radio hobby (and had a great time), had a great motor home trip in October to the Balloon Fiesta, Had a great trip to the Caribbean and the cruise with the whole family and generally did well in most of my other interests. That does not mean I accomplished even a part of the things I planned to but getting some and enjoying them is what counts right?
Now for the new year:
In my case, I get to wipe the slate of the “loosing weight” resolution – unfortunately I get to put it right back on this year. DAMN.
I also get to extend the “get more exercise” resolution. I actually was doing that last year but now I need to keep it up and maybe extend it a little.
I know I need to focus on my “exit plan” also, I do not intend to work forever and I do hope to get out and enjoy a few other things in life before I can’t remember how.
Here is one I have had for 35 years – express gratitude more and praise others more. That is a hard one for me because I was raised to not complement those that are doing what they are supposed to. Unfortunately what I expect from people is usually a bit more than the normal.
I am sure I need to be more positive all the time – I do tend to be a bit pessimistic with some things. But just because I have seen it fail numerous times doesn’t mean it will do it this time, for example I was perfectly happy at the first of the OSU football season in believing that a 7 or 8 win season would be good with the “rebuilding” they appeared in need of. Damn they won 11 a record and won their bowl game, put a whoop on several teams they had not beat in their place in 50 years, it was a great feeling to see such spirit and excellence.
I really want to spend more time with my hobbies and interests. I did more last year than I had done in a long time – during the cold month of January I had over 130 PSK contacts and not just contest types but real discussions and I truly enjoyed that. Met some really great people with the same interest and learned a few things. I need get it going again this next month.
I want to get out more in the motor home , even if just weekends, we need to be out doing and seeing.
Put in a little more time on the Family tree studies. Maybe even develop some plans for trips to do research in old family locations. Get the family pictures scanned and electronically saved.
Expand my study on investing and hope to improve knowledge there too.
Start to put time into more volunteer activities. There are plenty of places that could use some help I just need to get out there and start doing it. Maybe get involved again in some of my fraternal organizations that I belong to.
There are many things we all need to change, or do before it is too late to do them. The problem usually is getting started. To that point – “JUST DO IT” comes to mind and I guess I should. – WD0AJG