Okay, so my last blog of 2011 was an absolute stonker of an anti-climax. A very disappointing attempt even by my standards. For that, I truly apologise. But, on the positive side of things, it is a new year and therefore, naturally, there comes the traditional bout of making resolutions and not sticking to them in the slightest. Quite the traditionalist myself, I have come up with a few myself and so, without further ado, here they are.
1. Start Blogging Again
An obvious one, mainly because my lack of blogging has had quite a frightful effect on poor Devon, who for some reason, enjoys reading these awful accounts! Therefore, who am I to withhold that sort of amusement from her? Plus, the fact that there used to be a time where I found blogging fun instead of a chore; it would be nice to get back to that stage again.
2. The year of frugality
My finances are a mess to be frank with you. Overdrafts are evil, tempestuous things that embody the very essence of the devil. Therefore, one needs to stop spending to get back in the black (I think that's the term anyway). Plus, with mind-boggling expenditure such as studying abroad and T in the Park to save up for now, life is going to get very tough. I'm not particularly sure how I'm going to curb my spending habits without the help of a financial aid but I'll figure it out at some point.
3. Get my big arse back to the gym
Yes, a place I once couldn't wait to go to is now a place of trepidation. It's what the staff will say when they recognise me and realise I haven't been in quite a long time. However, no matter how much I would like to get the weight loss regime back on track, exams are the time necessity of the moment and they must come first, even if I do not wish them too.
4. Start reading books again
I have not read a book till I finished Dorian Gray, which I hasten to add, took me six months to read, it was that awful. My brain needs stimulation and it's not getting that, which does sadden me. So even if I aim to read a book a month, then that would be a start.
5. Try harder at university
Self explanatory to be honest. Better attendance, more potent concentration levels and more hours at the library are the remedy to this situation. I did improve last year to be fair to myself. However, it is still not enough.
6. Stop being shallow and horrible
I am in absolutely no position to say half the stuff I say. FACT. Maybe it's an outlet to my frustration? No excuse really. I say nasty things and I pass myself off as a kind person. Pfft, get it sorted mate. I do disgust myself with the stuff I say sometimes. Therefore, a few new leaves need to be turned over. I also need to be nicer to my sister. Half of the time, she deserves it but sometimes I'm so horrible to her for no reason, it shames me! I've become a grumpy old woman at the tender age of 19. Fuck my life is a necessary term.
7. Stop swearing so much
As of now. Three swear words a day, like a diet of the mouth.
8. Be more impulsive
Not sure how this is going to work with a squeeze of expenditure but it has come to my attention that I am far to predictable. Granted, it is Devon who predicts these things and she does know me like the back of her hand but still! It takes the excitement out of our relationship!
9. Gain fluency in German
Oaft. This is a meaty challenge but do-able. I have done a bit of thinking over the last weekend and I feel Germany may be a more realistic option for going abroad. However, the fact that I could be living in the country that Herr Merkel rules slightly terrifies the scheiße out of me!
10. Better networking
I am enforcing a rule of taking no longer than an hour to reply to a text and to make sure I retain good relationships with my friends. No more stupid jealousy which I am akin to suffer (to my shame) or any other activity that is 'meh'. Just the nice parts of me, more often!
So that should all be a doddle, right guys? Ha! Who am I even kidding?
