i had lunch with my friend ed today, and a topic that came up breifly was how my 'resolutions' were coming along. so let's see.
a few things i wish to achieve this year:
1. a career.
2. a relationship.
3. a healthy body.
4. get outdoors/travel more.
5. feed friendships.
6. get out of debt.
7. find god.
8. learn about my background.
9.
here is where i stand two and a half months later:
1. i've told my employers (at the beginning of february) that i want to keep working there; that i want to turn what i do into a valuable position that merits a better salary. they seem all for it; i just have to realize that nothing happens overnight. so i'll work hard, and hopefully begin to see the fruits of my labors soon.
2. nothing new. i have started going to another church sunday mornings, so at least seeing new/more people is a step in the right direction. i have a split relationship personality - i'm in no real hurry...and i'd love to be in a relationship right now.
3. i haven't seen the inside of a gym yet. but i'm trying (and succeeding more than failing) to eat more fruits and drink more water instead of soda. baby steps.
4. i'm going to colorado to see becky and jay get married this summer. hopefully that counts, because i don't have many other plans. yet.
5. this is a roller coaster. i go from seeing and hanging out with friends every day, to seeing them once in two weeks. but overall i think most of my friendships are growing and improving. always more work to be done though.
6. right now there is no improvement. maybe i'll make more money soon - then i can begin to work on my debt.
7. not much new here. i am going to a second church, so that may be looked at as good. but sometimes you're not ready to back up the things you say. i'm not sure that i'm ready for god right now.
8. i've done nothing to help accomplish this yet.
9. i was hoping that by the time i got here, i'd have something to add. i don't.
there it is. remixed. remastered. now available on a two disc, collectors edition, signed blah blah blah.
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i'm not buying this version. i know that you'll just release another version that'll be better, with new material, and i'll be stuck with this one.
I wanted the one with commentary from the producers.
i'm holding out for a signed copy.
i'm very entertained by this. here is my advice. not necessarily because i live by it.
in number 7 you said you're not sure you're ready for god yet. i understand this sentiment. but i think you should make this one the top priority. if you can do that, i believe it will make the other things on your agenda less important and easier to attain. for example, when people have god at their top priority, they start to reevaluate what they do with their money. i found that much of the stuff i was buying went against my moral convictions. to go beyond that, many of the things i was buying where an attempt to fill a void in happiness/contentment. when a relationship with god starts to develop, there isn't that need for "stuff".
concerning a relationship... i realized that i wanted a woman who had a healthy relationship with god, yet i'm not the type of person a christian woman would be attracted to. i think growing a christian will lead to more interaction with women one would realistically want to be with. i mean, come on, the girls at landmark are often freakin hot, but they aren't women you want to have babies with.
carry on.
i meant to say "growning AS a christian"
that's good, honest advice. i could probably stand to take it for myself, too.
high five.
Colorado counts! We'll send you on some walks, drives, bike rides, whatever you want.
As for everything else, it does take time, just keep at it and soon it just might fall into place.
I don't know Mike, I think you should take Dennis' original advice and "grow a christian." That would be awesome. Like a chia pet.
Mike, Mike, Mike, That's what I'm talkin' about. Nice work, keep us posted.
Yeah, I laughed when I reread it too.
I can so identify with your "split relationship personality."
Those are great goals to keep in mind and strive towards. I think in cases of resolutions it is more the journey and the process involved in achievement that is most important. I'm rooting for you.
well. being the self-proclaimed 'queen of jesus kitsch,' i can't deliver on a chia pet.
but i can offer you this stuffed jesus doll to hug and cuddle with at night.
http://img505.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jesus1ta8.png
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