Posted December 30, 2012 Never really been one for New Years Resolutions as I can't abide trying to adhere to a list of things as it just ultimately leads to disappointment when I don't manage to do something. Saying that, however, last year I said I needed to be more outgoing with friends and such as I have managed that so yay! That being said, there are a few things I'd like to achieve and/or change in 2013 so I guess they can count as resolutions. Mainly, things like cutting down on the amount of fat intake in my diet and starting to go to the gym again and get back into shape (although I'm not doing too bad as I am, it's more I'd feel more comfortable doing something a bit more substantial exercise wise). Cliched I know but those are two things I know I can stick too and do as they aren't drastic changes, which tends to be where people fall down particularly with diet. There are a few other things, like resolve the (lack of) job situation, learn to play the guitar (this is an itch I've been meaning to scratch for some time now) and do some form of roadtrip/holiday 'adventure' with friends, that I'm looking to achieve. In a much better place mentally than I have been for ages so it all should be doable but in the end, I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing now with some slight changes and if I don't cross off these goals, it's no big issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 30, 2012 Thank god I didn't make a post last year, would definitely have failed. 2013, has to be the year I get a new job. Start a career, even if it's shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 2, 2013 My new year's resolution is to stop smoking but since I find that so nauseatingly cliché it makes me want to throw up, I've started today instead. 19 Hours without a cigarette so far. Longest I've ever gone is 6 days since January 2011 so I'll see how I do. Update: Everything going well so far. It'll be 96 hours by the end of tonight without one and the cravings have been less frequent and less intense since the first 48 hours. New Years Eve was fine, although coming in from the night out and arriving home I desperately wanted one - thankfully it was 5.30am and I fell asleep without thinking about it too much. My sense of smell has started to come back! The world smells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 2, 2013 Is the title meant to have that extra 's' because it has been driving me nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 2, 2013 So far so good, built a robot arm and have been testing the programming of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 2, 2013 2012, Serebii founder creates robot arm. 2013, serebii.net renamed Skynet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 2, 2013 2012, Serebii founder creates robot arm. 2013, serebii.net renamed Skynet It's funny because my friends are convinced I'll do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2013 It's funny because my friends are convinced I'll do that THE FIRST ONES HAD RUBBER SKIN and were really shitty sex doll knock-offs WE SPOTTED THEM EASY... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2013 While chatting with Heather last night we were discussing our 2013 plans... In 2012 we were set that we were going to move house, and achieved that. We were thinking 2013 should be about doing the house up, but we managed to get the majority of it done in the 6 months we've been in the new place (kitchen just finished ) We've got the living room in a livable state (although we want to completely re-do it) So we've figured that 2013 we are going to have more holidays... We've booked Spain for June, and are looking at 4 day / long weekend type breaks in Paris & Rome, Thinking one in April and one in August so during the middle of the year we'll be going on some form of break away every 2 months. And looking to finish the year off with 10 days in New York in December. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Basically all of the below: Fitter, happier more productive comfortable not drinking too much regular exercise at the gym (3 4 days a week) getting on better with your associate employee contemporaries at ease eating well (no more microwave dinners and saturated fats) a patient better driver a safer car (baby smiling in back seat) sleeping well (no bad dreams) no paranoia careful to all animals (never washing spiders down the plughole) keep in contact with old friends (enjoy a drink now and then) will frequently check credit at (moral) bank (hole in wall) favours for favours fond but not in love charity standing orders on sundays ring road supermarket (no killing moths or putting boiling water on the ants) (who does that second part?) car wash (also on sundays) no longer afraid of the dark or midday shadows nothing so ridiculously teenage and desperate nothing so childish at a better pace slower and more calculated no chance of escape now self-employed concerned (but powerless) an empowered and informed member of society (pragmatism not idealism) will not cry in public less chance of illness tires that grip in the wet (shot of baby strapped in back seat) a good memory still cries at a good film still kisses with saliva no longer empty and frantic like a cat tied to a stick that's driven into frozen winter shit (the ability to laugh at weakness) (The ability to laugh at yourself is so important) calm fitter, healthier and more productive a pig in a cage on antibiotics ---------- On another note it is incredibly important for your goals to be SMART. Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timed This year I want to drop my bodyfat to 10% (currently 16/17% after Christmas). Achievable but will take a lot of work. The plan is to drop to 8%, then to bulk to 12 or so, then back to 10. Right now I'm by no means fat and I'm often called skinny, but for me, the bodyfat is too high. I want to increase my strength all round and will continue with my Starting Strength work out that is currently going very well. I want to hit 100kg squat and dead lift for 3x5 reps (currently 60kg). Cut down drinking. Right now its generally Friday and Saturday night. I want to cut down to either Friday or Saturday night. Edited January 3, 2013 by Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2013 On another note it is incredibly important for your goals to be SMART. Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timed *horror flashbacks to GAME* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2013 While chatting with Heather last night we were discussing our 2013 plans... Do I hear the pitter patter of little feet in the near future? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 4, 2013 Do I hear the pitter patter of little feet in the near future? I hope I don't offend any NE members here who already have children... but fuck no. Not on either of our agendas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 4, 2013 Perfect attitude to suit your avatar/sig combo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 6, 2013 I hope I don't offend any NE members here who already have children... but fuck no. Not on either of our agendas. Is that just this year or ever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2013 Is that just this year or ever? I've given myself till I'm 30 to party, Then it'll be happening. 4 more years of my game room, then it'll be turned into a nursery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2013 Is the title meant to have that extra 's' because it has been driving me nuts. I was wondering how long it would take people to notice. But Odders seems to have gotten round to changing it. I'm surprised you didn't do it sooner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2013 I thought it was somehow related to your extra 'E' or some kind of pun I didn't get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
