Alrighty. Considering my New Years plans kind of bailed on me, I’ve decided to angrily write a list of resolutions that I fully intend to keep.
1. Stop trusting and relying on people who I know are going to flake out on me in one way or another. I mean…I thought I was a decent friend. I’m always offering to pick people up or pay for their food/movie/whatever and I do this not because I’m trying to buy friendship but rather, it’s the only way I can maintain control. The reason this is my number one resolution is because I feel like I’ve been screwed over too many times by the same people. For instance, tonight the plan was to go to Addison to spend the night at the McClurgs with Christina. No partying, no crazy wild New Years but just what we’ve always done. Hey, what can I say? I like tradition! And Christina calls me at 10pm to say “Hey! I’m going out with some work friends! But, I mean, you can come, too! It’s whatever!”
Christina clearly doesn’t GET the fact that all her work friends are 21. They were planning on going to a bar in Denton so basically have no business being there as I don’t have a fake idea and the fact that I don’t. Fucking. Know. Anyone. What don’t people understand about me? I don’t like putting myself in awkward situations. For lack of a better word, I’m an introvert and I prefer to spend my time with people I know well. To hopelessly quote a song “The night life is not for me because all you really need are a few good friends.” Jesus. And she’s all “Are you sure it’s okay?” My response: “Well, no. Not really. I’m gonna go, bye.” Immature maybe, but what am I suppose to say? “Gee! Yeah! Go have fun! I’m gonna go home, take one of my uncles beers and update my blog because that’s what I REALLY wanted to do for New Years!” I could have made plans with other people. Thanks for screwing me over…
2. Eat Healthier. I admit, it’s a bit of a cop-out when it comes to resolutions but looking back on my eating habits this past year NEY the past 6 months, I’m surprised I’m not either 200 pounds or diabetic. I always say I’m going to give up soft drinks but never follow through. I won’t necessarily say I’m going to give them up but I’ll definitely limit the intake.
3. Exercise. Duh…
4. Read more. Will read at least two non-school related books a month.
5. Be more outgoing. Especially in the dating/social scene. I’ll admit, I’ve kind of cut off my nose to spite my face these past couple of months in order to seclude myself from certain social aspects just because I was either a nervous pervus or because…well, maybe I didn’t like the guy/people but the way I see it, I’m young and I should at least explore my options. When it comes to school, you can never have enough friends. Friends equal connections and connections equal opportunity. A win-win, right? Boys…eh, I don’t know. I get the feeling I’m still going to be picky no matter what I resolute myself to…and speaking of boys…maybe take initiative once in a while? Hmmm…this one requires a little more though to it…I’ll come back to this…
6. Apply myself more in school. Taking a gander at last semester, I had a lot more free time to devote to studying that could have been time well spent. Next semester I’ll be taking my first science class since junior year in high school...I need to try harder now than what I did last year…
I feel that beer kicking in…
7. Take all the opportunities I can! Who would have thought that by me glancing at a poster would result in my going to South Africa in a week?! I’m proud that I committed myself to Alpha Phi Omega, the newspaper, and Service Station last semester. I need to be a part of programs that benefit me.
8. Much as I hate to admit it…be nicer to family.
9. Save money. 10% of every paycheck into the savings account.
I feel like Bridget Jones…minus the smoking and vast amounts of alcohol consumption…
Alex
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