The Resolution List

No new year would be complete without a list of resolutions. Instead of looking at the list as a bunch of things that I resolve to do, I choose to think of them as goals. A goal is much more exciting, where saying, "I resolve to do..." sounds like a recipe for stress and disaster. So, here is my list of goals for 2013.

1) Keep up the cardio kickboxing. It's hard work, leaves my body hurting for a few days, but once I get back into the swing of things, my tolerance builds up, and then I push myself again. Why do I put myself through such torture? Because I like the results, and besides, we could all benefit from a strong cardiovascular system.

2) Find employment in the field I desire instead of working jobs that I'll tolerate. I'm the bottom of the barrel and then some when it comes to numbers, and I'll do reception or clerical work if I must, but I'd rather not. Get me writing, editing, working with the public, things that get the creative side of my brain going. I find mind-numbing work to be irksome. My brain needs to be stimulated. So if anyone knows of any creative professions that could use a reader-writer-speaker extraordinaire, please let me know. Thanks. :)

3) Move out! I've been trying for this one for a few years, but I can't make good on it until I have myself steady employment with a stable income. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy living under my parents' roof, but I miss the freedom and independence that I had in Thunder Bay. That aside, I'm in my twenties, so I really ought to be out on my own.

4) Finish up as many courses for my degree as possible. Wouldn't it be nice if I could be at least halfway finished by the end of this year? I guess we'll just have to wait to see what happens. I know I'll have at least three more credits, but that's not nearly enough. Back to the course list it is for me.

5) Figure out a way to keep my room clean, or organized, or both for more than two or three days. Believe it or not, this will be the hardest thing on my list to achieve. Although, if I go through my clothes, books, and oddities, I should be able to send a bunch of stuff off to charity. That would be half the battle right there. Own less stuff.

Well, I think this list should be fairly doable. If you have a list, I wish you all the best with reaching your goals. And if any of them involve keeping something cleaner or more organized, you have my sympathy. I'll be thinking of you as I try to get that goal taken care of.

Happy New Year (a Little Bit Late)

To all my wonderful A Paper Voice readers,

I've been meaning to wish you all a Happy New Year. As you likely noticed, I hadn't got there yet, so please forgive my tardiness. With that said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2012 was pretty eventful with all sorts of ups and downs. I know 2013 will come with its moments that will certainly drive me bat-shit bonkers, but there are all sorts of good things on the way. Like what, you ask? Well, in March I get to go see Rock of Ages followed by Great Big Sea in April. And then I have two weddings to attend this upcoming summer. I'm in the bridal party for one of those weddings (my Goose is getting married), which is pretty darn exciting. As well, in a couple of months will be the one-year anniversary of my cousin kicking cancer's ass (he beat it March 2012 at 9 years old. Take that, leukemia).

This year has many things to live up to, but I think 2013 can handle it. Have a great year, everyone!