New Years Resolution – Reviewing Last years and setting some for this year.

Generally I hate resolution.  Last year was the first time I think made any resolutions.  Here is the list:

1. Read a book I expect to disagree with completely.

I read quite a few books this year, none that I would say I disagree with.  I have to admit that I did not go out of my way to look for a book that would stretch me as much as I had intended with this resolution.

2. Go somewhere I have never been.

I got to go to Alaska AND the Bahamas last year.  These were both absolutely amazing experiences, and made me want to travel the world more and more.  I already have a couple trips planned this year to places I’ve never been, and it’s something that I want to continue doing every year.

3. Meet someone I did not know existed before today.

I met some new people this year, nobody really stood out in this situation.

4. Eat a restaurant I have never been and order something I have never had.

Yup, I eat out too much.  I was able to go to a ton of new restaurants this year.  The one that stood out the best was Chocolate Elements on vic row.  They had amazing food, some good live music and was a memorable experience.

5. Strike up a serious conversation with a stranger.

I did not do this to my recollection.

6. Discover 3 bands/artists in 3 different genres of music that I don’t normally listen to that I like.

I definitely completeled this, with much help from my buddy Jamie. I discovered some new bands, but not neccessarily in different genres.  I continue to try and increase my musical tastes.  The 3 bands I discovered this year are : 1) Future of Forestry 2) Great Lake Swimmers 3) Rise Against.  There are more bands I discovered this year, but these three stand out as I’ve come back to them again and again.

7. Rent a movie that I have never heard of and know nothing about.

I’m pretty sure I did this, but nothing completely stands out to me as I’m writing this.

8. Attend a concert where I do not know the style of music.

I went to see some local bands I’d never heard before, so I think that counts.

9. Attend a play that I know nothing about.

I don’t remember attending any plays at all this year, not as cultured as I’d hope.

10. Make a serious attempt to get published.

Uhm, I write now for 148apps.com, but have been a bit MIA for a while.  So i’ll give myself a half point for this one.

I think I did pretty good at keeping with these resolutions.  This year had it’s up and downs as most years do.  This year’s resolutions will be similar, as I try to stretch myself and become a more rounded person.

1) Blog/Write more. – At the end of this year I pretty much wrote next to nothing as the fall was draining on me and I got distracted.  I really hope to get back into blogging and writing more.

2) Listen to more new music. I love discovering new bands and music.  Jamie helps me a lot in this regard, but I’m going to work at it myself too.

3) Lose 10 more lbs! I know most people do this, but I’ve already lost 10 lbs since August 24th, I hope to get down another 10 and keep it there for this time next year.

4) Read More! I read quite a bit this year, but I’d like to finish at least 10 books this year.  5 Novels, 5 Non-Fiction.

5) Travel to somewhere I don’t have planned right now.  I travel a lot, and I’m blessed with the ability to pull it off.  I hope this continues into this year.