Resolutions are the solving of a problem. Between you and I, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with me. I like myself just fine. Don’t get me wrong things can always be improved upon, but problems… no.
So while people are making resolutions this year, I’ll be setting goals. “Goals - the end toward which effort is directed.” as one of the ways Merriam-Webster puts it. That sounds more like it. An object to strive for, not a solution to some problem I think I have. If I’m successful… awesome! If not… oh well.
Below are the top things I would like to achieve this year, 2010…
10. Update My Wardrobe
I’ll admit my style is a bit outdated. I just take the rule of thumb “I’m being me.” Recently I’m starting to be very bored with my style and wardrobe. Don’t expect a GQ (Although this year I’m going to buy a new suit!) change or anything, just an update and improvement while keeping the core of “I’m being me.“
9. Be More Social
I’m very anti-social. I’m sort of weird here. There’s times I really want to be around people, only to want to set myself on fire as an excuse to get away as soon as I’m around them. Sometimes it’s people I really love to be around too. I got my baseball bat ready and my hole dug in a cornfield. (Casino reference) When that pesky “RUN!!!” feeling comes up, I’m gonna beat it near death and bury it alive in the cornfield. Yeah… take that Mr. Anti-Social!
8. Make More “ME” Time
I need to take breaks and have time for myself more often. Not an excessive amount, just a bit more frequent than I normally do it. Ok, so I rarely do it now. I’m gonna change!! I swear!
7. Design Apparel
I’ve been having some great clothing ideas from time to time. Nothing like Armani or anything. Do I write them down and do something with them? No. It’s just something I’ve started to do and never really did anything with. I’m going to pursue it a bit.
6. Improve Health (Overall)
I’m just going to try to pickup where I left off last year. Keep water the majority of what I drink. I don’t know if I’ll go back to walking/running 4 miles everyday again, but I will resume some of the exercise regiment I had. Want to eat more healthy and organic. (Even though it’s outrageously priced considering they DIDN’T spend money on the chemicals. LOL) Nothing major.
5.Write More
I’d like to go back to working on some scripts and writing some more songs for licensing. Not to mention writing more online blogs.
4. Score An Indie Film
I’ve had some propositions and offers to work on score/music for indie films over the last year. Time constraints and contractual obligations this last year have made this impossible. This is something I’ve been dieing to try ever since I’ve gotten the offers. Looking forward to sitting down and going through the psychology of a movie/scene and decide how to put forth the best aural interpretation to help lift a story and add an emotional depth. Even when NOT to have music to add realism and draw you in. Cool stuffs!
3. Ride The Rollercoaster
As far as my band Minnesota Sex Junkies goes… things have been running pretty smooth. This year has been a “build” year. So many things to get into place and prepare. We’ve recorded a new album which will be released sometime this year. There will be 5 songs available on Rock Band 2 via the Rock Band Network this year. (You can download the MP3s for these 5 songs here.) There’s a lot of things going on I’m NOT allowed to say, so I’ll have to remain hush on them for now. Just know that this year will be very rewarding with potential for more.
2. Improve Knowledge & Skills
Last year kept me so busy I really didn’t get to dig in and learn things like I usedto. I have many interests in a broad range of things. Things I’ll probably never use… but still love knowing it. I’ve missed reading badly too. I’d been on a pretty big roll the last 3 years reading about 30 - 60 books a year. Last year I didn’t read as many as I’d have liked. As far skills go… I’d like to improve my musicianship a bit. I have a violin that I’m dieing to really get familiar with. My web building skills have gotten a bit sloppy, those could use some strengthening. Way too much to mention really.
1. Go Further Off The Grid
This is the biggest one. I’ve been studying a lot about how to jump off the power grid, old ways of living, farming and basically not having to rely on a store that’s going to charge me a ridiculous amount of money for things that cost them penniesto make to be able to survive. People have lived millennia, we are so un-dependent on ourselves today. I’ve already read into hydrogen, solar, wind and hydro-generation to help contribute to our power needs and eventually take over andfully provide. Possibly start a small garden to start growing easy veggies, fruit and herbs. Nothing massive yet… just a start. Maybe even start plans to dig a cellar for food storage and such. Possibly start prepping to have some livestock in thefuture. Setup filtration and a reservoir of natural water. A lot of different things over a span of years… with the goal of eventually being able to exist on our ownwith very little to zero outside assistance.
P.S. - I’m also gonna drive my 69 Camaro more too!
