Resolutions for 2009...

The following is what my resolutions for 2008 were and how I did...

In 2008, I resolve intend hope might:

1. Exercise - well, I went to the gym about 20 times and then quit going and gained another 10 pounds...
2. Watch what I eat - successful at this one.  I watched my food go from the plate to my mouth...
3. Spend less time on the computer - what was I thinking?
4. Write more, while spending less time on the computer - actually wrote less due to a period of grief and isolation due to death and illness in the family...
5. Read more biographies - don't even think I made it through one this year...
6. Start wearing socks - what was I thinking?
7. Plant a vegetable garden - well, I actually did this and we successfully grew tomatoes, okra and cantaloupe...
8. Wash my vehicle with something besides rainwater - what was I thinking?
9. Take more naps - yes.  this is really a good thing and I suggest that you try it if possible...
10. Start caring about sports - well, does fantasy football or playing Madden '09 on the PS2 with my son count?

I was 2 for 10, or 3 for 10 if you cut me a little grace on the sports thing.  In baseball, 3 for 10 will earn you a million dollars, but 2 for 10 will land you in the minor leagues.  OK, I just used that sports analogy hoping you would cut me a little grace on the sports thing which would push me to 3 for 10 and maybe result in a million dollars.

I've debated, in my mind, about whether or not to do a list for 2009.  But, since I have my readership's attention, all three of you, I guess I'll do it.

In 2009, I resolve intend hope might:

1. Exercise - I've really got to do this and the odds are on the increase because someone just gave us a really nice elliptical machine...
2. Read more biographies - I'm going to try this one again as I think the lessons to be learned from those who have gone before us are invaluable...
3. Plant a vegetable garden - I'll do this again for sure, except I won't plant so many tomatoes since I'm really the only one who eats them...
4. Write more - This I really want to do.  I took a break from writing due to the illness and isolation we experienced in our family this year...
5. Study Mandarin more - This I really need to do as I have six different teams in the Middle Kingdom now...
6. Spend more quality time with Grant - He's 12 now and at that age when not spending time with him could result in our losing his heart...
7. Finish cleaning out our basement and build a good workbench - I just carved my first pipe and enjoyed the process.  I need a better place to do it and some more tools...
8. Go hiking and backpacking more - Grant and I used to do this together.  What a way to help meet resolution number 6...
9. Have more date nights with Staci - We already do this quite regularly, but in this case, more is good...
10. Fast more - This is a spiritual discipline in which I am really weak.  I hope to fast several times a month.  Of course, I can't tell you if I succeed with this one, can I?  (Matthew 6:17-18)

What about you?

1. Exercise - well, I went to the gym about 20 times and then quit going and gained another 10 pounds...
2. Watch what I eat - successful at this one.  I watched my food go from the plate to my mouth...
3. Spend less time on the computer - what was I thinking?
4. Write more, while spending less time on the computer - actually wrote less due to a period of grief and isolation due to death and illness in the family...
5. Read more biographies - don't even think I made it through one this year...
6. Start wearing socks - what was I thinking?
7. Plant a vegetable garden - well, I actually did this and we successfully grew tomatoes, okra and cantaloupe...
8. Wash my vehicle with something besides rainwater - what was I thinking?
9. Take more naps - yes.  this is really a good thing and I suggest that you try it if possible...
10. Start caring about sports - well, does fantasy football or playing Madden '09 on the PS2 with my son count?

I was 2 for 10, or 3 for 10 if you cut me a little grace on the sports thing.  In baseball, 3 for 10 will earn you a million dollars, but 2 for 10 will land you in the minor leagues.  OK, I just used that sports analogy hoping you would cut me a little grace on the sports thing which would push me to 3 for 10 and maybe result in a million dollars.

I've debated, in my mind, about whether or not to do a list for 2009.  But, since I have my readership's attention, all three of you, I guess I'll do it.

In 2009, I resolve intend hope might:

1. Exercise - I've really got to do this and the odds are on the increase because someone just gave us a really nice elliptical machine...
2. Read more biographies - I'm going to try this one again as I think the lessons to be learned from those who have gone before us are invaluable...
3. Plant a vegetable garden - I'll do this again for sure, except I won't plant so many tomatoes since I'm really the only one who eats them...
4. Write more - This I really want to do.  I took a break from writing due to the illness and isolation we experienced in our family this year...
5. Study Mandarin more - This I really need to do as I have six different teams in the Middle Kingdom now...
6. Spend more quality time with Grant - He's 12 now and at that age when not spending time with him could result in our losing his heart...
7. Finish cleaning out our basement and build a good workbench - I just carved my first pipe and enjoyed the process.  I need a better place to do it and some more tools...
8. Go hiking and backpacking more - Grant and I used to do this together.  What a way to help meet resolution number 6...
9. Have more date nights with Staci - We already do this quite regularly, but in this case, more is good...
10. Fast more - This is a spiritual discipline in which I am really weak.  I hope to fast several times a month.  Of course, I can't tell you if I succeed with this one, can I?  (Matthew 6:17-18)

What about you?

Comments

[Ken T.]

Hey man! I'm with you regarding the sports thing and the weight gain. We should have a contest to see who can lose the most in 2009.

[Eric G.]

Hey Ken, you're on...

[Matt Mosler]

What about prayer?

[Eric G.]

Oops, that too...

[Matt Mosler]

Now that's accountability!

[Eric G.]

Amen brother...

[sarah]

you should plant lots of tomatoes. peter will eat them if you can't. he *loves* tomatoes. we tried growing them but were unsuccessful. we'll contribute to your gardening fund, k?