2012, Here We Come

[Betty]

Originally Posted by Alex

Here's a resolution I probably won't keep.

My sister has some condition that doctors haven't figured out that is causing her legs to cramp up terribly (unable to walk terribly).

My mom just recommended a homeopathic treatment that "works instantly." And I didn't say anything.

So my resolution is that in 2012 when I see people pushing homeopathy I will only mock, to their face, those from whose vaginas I've never emerged headfirst.

Ah yes, the Vaginal Rule. Don't forget it.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Kevy, I'm sorry, I didn't know. I hear you on the apathy thing, I've been recognizing that in myself as well. May your next great job come your way soon!

I want in 2012 to make some better steps in work. I'm trying to get work with the stagehand union in LA. I want the house to be tidier and less cluttered. I say that all the time and it never happens. I tend to blame husband for it, who doesn't like to put things away (both because it's work and it's boring and because he specifically likes things to be out and visible) but even when it's my space, I'm not good about decluttering and tidying. So I need to do some more on that scale.

The usual home projects also wait. Drywall and electric come to mind; small projects that need to be done. Painting could also be on the list.

Need more time on my bike. I've really been a sloth lately.

So I guess I do have some goals.

[Alex]

I'm actually making three serious resolutions this year:

1. In 2012 I will not eat at movie theaters. Considering the amount of movies I see, that is a fair amount of popcorn and other crap eaten. The one exception is theaters with actual food service (such as the Kabuki and Vine here in the Bay Area, but I rarely go to those).

2. I will pedest my way the equivalent at least of walking to Disneyland (421 miles). The rules are:
a. Treadmill does not count.
b. Has to be dedicated walking/running, so I can't go to the county fair and then count what I walked over the course of the day.
c. It has to be in at least 3 miles chunks (so my 1 mile each way walk to and from the train station for work doesn't count).
d. Walking, hiking, running all count.

3. I will disconnect. I've done it before and it was helpful with my annual-ish period of self loathing. Not a total disconnect, but off of Twitter/Livejournal (as if anybody's still using that)/Facebook/G+ (as if anybody's still using that). This is the one of the three I go into fully expecting to not last, and possibly not last all that long. If I want people to know what's up with me I'll just have to go see them in person.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I couldn't help but look.

I did do more visiting with people in 2011. GD helps push us in that direction.

I did put one costume for sale on Etsy. It didn't sell, but I did sell a special order, and I have high hopes for next year, now that I have the materials ready. I'm also indulging my creative side for other projects.

Honestly, these last 6 months have been very trying for me, and it seems my tools have grown mostly dull. I've been feeling irritated and selfish in the face of Theo's growing demands and stubbornness. To put it simply, this is Hard, and I RESOLVE to be better, for all of our sakes.

I want my house to be cleaner. Theo is actually surprisingly good about cleaning up. I resolve to exploit his good example to inspire me to be more thorough. He teaches me so much...

How did you do this year? What's on the list for 2012? Before the world ends, at least.

Perhaps this is not the time to mention that this is the year of potty training and trying for number two.

[€uroMeinke]

I thought this might apply to some of us:

[Alex]

I assume the inside of that cards says "...and take your hands out of my crotch."

[innerSpaceman]

Back to the gym is my first priority in 2012. It's been four months, and I miss feeling a bit healthier. Ugh, tho - the long project which has been taking up my only free time, and which was supposed to be finished by year's end, is not. Living away from home for most of December killed that goal -and so the gym might have to wait till February.

Other than that ... gosh I just don't know. My life is so good right now. I've got ... well, everything. I guess I'd like to reconnect with friends, and make some new ones. My budding love life over the last year has put Beaumark squarely at the center of my social life and considerations - but frankly I don't see that changing any time soon.

I suppose that with my love life looking good and all other aspects of my life just fine - I really should put some effort into greater financial security and retirement planning - but the same reasons I've never addressed that till now still persist, and I honestly don't see myself getting around to it. Le sigh.

So, better connections with friends old and new, and back to the gym and generally increased healthiness are my only 2012 vague goals.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Alex

(unable to walk terribly)

so, she can't walk like an Egyptian?

[innerSpaceman]

Oh, Kevy ... I just wanted to say how shocked and dismayed I am that you were laid off. What? 16-hour days for the last few years not good enough for them. I'm so sorry, knowing how much you sacrificed for that job - and sincerely wish you incredible good fortune in employment for 2012!

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Oh, Kevy ... I just wanted to say how shocked and dismayed I am that you were laid off. What? 16-hour days for the last few years not good enough for them. I'm so sorry, knowing how much you sacrificed for that job - and sincerely wish you incredible good fortune in employment for 2012!

In a bit of poetic justice, the place has had some serious issues since I left.