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What is your New Year's Resolution for 2012?
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I suppose I'd like to graduate university on time.
I go to what I consider to be an appropriately difficult school for my aptitude, and picked a difficult major on top of that. I'm not very good with math, yet study Engineering. To put a long story short- I've had to overcome many obstacles to get where I am, and will need to overcome more in order to reach my goal of walking the stage with my friends.
This is my most important goal. It will likely be the greatest achievement of my life when complete. To graduate from what I considered to be a "reach" school for me when I was in High School would be the best thing I could ask for.
I go to what I consider to be an appropriately difficult school for my aptitude, and picked a difficult major on top of that. I'm not very good with math, yet study Engineering. To put a long story short- I've had to overcome many obstacles to get where I am, and will need to overcome more in order to reach my goal of walking the stage with my friends.
This is my most important goal. It will likely be the greatest achievement of my life when complete. To graduate from what I considered to be a "reach" school for me when I was in High School would be the best thing I could ask for.
You Sir, are a gym owners bread and butter.
Yeah, I kind of see January 1 as the gym industry's "Black Friday". They make their profit on the first day, then just live on that the rest of the year while the seven people who actually stay to work out continue to do so.
Last year I wanted to lose weight - I've since put on more, I've been off sick from work with stress (unbelievable demands placed on me as a placement student) and basically had mostly downs.
My overall aim is to be happier!
In order to do that I know I need to lose weight - I've always been a fitness fanatic, a hockey player (even had trials for my home nations squad until I got injured and subsequently didn't get anywhere), but I've struggled a lot with stress and a 12-14 hr office/desk job 5 days a week. I want to get back to what I was before and lose about 3 stone and tone up!
I want to eat healthier, if not for the weight loss, for my health in general. Although I know bad diets lead to alot of problems later in life (and also cause problems now), my degree has really made me think long and hard about it as I learn a lot about the effects of bad diets and no exercise on the body.
I'm since back to uni and so far this semester I have done extremely well - I have one more semester until I graduate. So far I'm averaging around a first class hons - so my other main goal is to graduate with a First Class Honors Degree in Sport and Exercise Science!
I also want to get into a graduate programme - I have a job waiting for me, where I did my placement year but I don't think it's worth it in the long run based on my health problems because of it. There's a lot more to it than I could be bothered to discuss here but bottom line is I need to get out of there and it will do me as a means of income until I find better (it's a pity because I actually enjoy the job/work, it's the whole work ethic and I'm pretty sure some things are not entirely legal)
I also want t begin saving for my wedding and maybe set a date, though my main priorities this year are to get my first class honors and to lose weight!
I'd also like to get out and do more things, though with low confidence and being self conscious at the minute, I think that will come a bit later in the year when I\ve hopefully lost weight.
My overall aim is to be happier!
In order to do that I know I need to lose weight - I've always been a fitness fanatic, a hockey player (even had trials for my home nations squad until I got injured and subsequently didn't get anywhere), but I've struggled a lot with stress and a 12-14 hr office/desk job 5 days a week. I want to get back to what I was before and lose about 3 stone and tone up!
I want to eat healthier, if not for the weight loss, for my health in general. Although I know bad diets lead to alot of problems later in life (and also cause problems now), my degree has really made me think long and hard about it as I learn a lot about the effects of bad diets and no exercise on the body.
I'm since back to uni and so far this semester I have done extremely well - I have one more semester until I graduate. So far I'm averaging around a first class hons - so my other main goal is to graduate with a First Class Honors Degree in Sport and Exercise Science!
I also want to get into a graduate programme - I have a job waiting for me, where I did my placement year but I don't think it's worth it in the long run based on my health problems because of it. There's a lot more to it than I could be bothered to discuss here but bottom line is I need to get out of there and it will do me as a means of income until I find better (it's a pity because I actually enjoy the job/work, it's the whole work ethic and I'm pretty sure some things are not entirely legal)
I also want t begin saving for my wedding and maybe set a date, though my main priorities this year are to get my first class honors and to lose weight!
I'd also like to get out and do more things, though with low confidence and being self conscious at the minute, I think that will come a bit later in the year when I\ve hopefully lost weight.
To stay on budget:
a) read the books I bought over the last few years, rather than get new ones
b) more Netflix rather than a physical DVD
c) turn the heat down
d) use a window instead of a light
e) learn to make pizza rather than ordering out
Okay, maybe I'll forgo the last one, considering these guys are hard to beat for quality.
a) read the books I bought over the last few years, rather than get new ones
b) more Netflix rather than a physical DVD
c) turn the heat down
d) use a window instead of a light
e) learn to make pizza rather than ordering out
Okay, maybe I'll forgo the last one, considering these guys are hard to beat for quality.
I really don't like New Years resolutions. I understand the point but I don't see why one day forces you to change your life.
Anyways, I don't consider these to be resolutions, just more general goals for 2012.
Physical: I started doing jiu jitsu. I did it for the first time the other night. I haven't worked out in a long time and am extremely sore, but I think if I slowly do it, I won't burn myself out.
Social Life: Try to meet new people. This is a stretch though. I might be moving to Portland, so maybe new surrounding will change things.
Mental: More reading, less television. Start studying for more certifications and read more interesting books.
Anyways, I don't consider these to be resolutions, just more general goals for 2012.
Physical: I started doing jiu jitsu. I did it for the first time the other night. I haven't worked out in a long time and am extremely sore, but I think if I slowly do it, I won't burn myself out.
Social Life: Try to meet new people. This is a stretch though. I might be moving to Portland, so maybe new surrounding will change things.
Mental: More reading, less television. Start studying for more certifications and read more interesting books.
4-5 years ago I bought a PSP because I love JRPGs. I've also got a habit of buying games and never playing them, so for 2012 I'm hoping to beat all (or at least put a dent into) the 34 RPGs I've got my handheld systems that I never finished.
Not counting Strategy RPGs because I don't have a spare 300 hours per game for them!
Not counting Strategy RPGs because I don't have a spare 300 hours per game for them!
I don't usually make them, 2011 was a weird year, so I guess making it to 2013 would be number one.
I have also resolved to close all my posted threads on MR when they are finished with...
I have also resolved to close all my posted threads on MR when they are finished with...
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