Making My Resolutions Early

I'm getting a head start on my New Year's resolutions because 2009 is only three weeks away and it'll be here before you know it. I fly to Germany next Saturday to spend Christmas with my family and by the time I get back home and get mildly adjusted to the time change, it'll be New Year's Eve and if I don't have my resolutions by then, it'll just be too late. I'll drink too much that night, and then waste the entire first day of 2009 being hungover and will talk myself out of any good intentions I may have had for the new year, which, let's face it, weren't all that great to begin with if I couldn't even bother to get a list of resolutions together. So! In order to avoid another year in which I feel like a failure, I'm creating resolutions early so that I can live another year in which I feel like a failure AND feel guilty about it.

Resolution #1: Make a living will
I don't have anything to leave anyone except a pile of debt, but I still like the idea of assigning just which loved one will have to deal with all my worthless boxes of crap should anything happen to me.

Resolution #2: Let me hair grow out
If you've been reading this blog for a while then you know I had to cut all my hair off after an unfortunate mullet and that was over two years ago (2 years, 3 months and 4 days to be exact, but wh's counting) and my hair is STILL short. Part of this may have to do with the lack of calcium in my diet or vitamin deficiency or the fact that my hair and the universe HATES me and part of it has to do with me getting my hair trimmed every 6 weeks. As of now, it's been nearly two months since my last trim and I am resisting the urge to schedule an appointment. In fact, I'm going to see just how long I can go without letting scissors anywhere near my hair. My guess I make it to the end of February before I have a total breakdown and get, like, all of it cut off again.

Resolution #3: Quit eating so much Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream Ice Cream
This one is going to be the hardest and if I can even get my splurges down to, like, twice a week, I'll consider myself a success. A success! Do you hear that?! All I have to to is eat Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream ice cream twice a week and I will be a success in 2009!

The bar has been set, people. Wish me luck.

Comments

[teahouseblossom]

Hey, great resolutions! And for what it's worth, I've always thought you had the cutes hair ever! No mullet in sight.

Have a wonderful trip to Germany, and here's to a fabulous 2009!

[huntre]

Resolutions are difficult. You might say that they tend to lack a clear resolution.
Once, I accidentally gave up Lent for Lent.
God's been on me about that ever since.
I've resolved to be more tolerant of those I disagree with. I'll let you know how that rolls along.
As for your Ben And Jerry fixation, I have an ongoing passion for their Reese's Peanut Butter Ice Cream.
Wonderfully dangerous, I say.
Living wills are cool. I like the fact that, should it become necessary, I can say, in writing, "pull the plug", and no one can do a damn thing about it.
Letting your hair grow out is between you and the cooperation of your head. Just so you know, I think that short hair suits you yet, to be honest, I've never seen you with longer hair. It might make you stronger. Who really knows?
I gave up drinking, for the most part.
Just the occasional social glass of wine.
It became too much a part of daily routine and, as a result, I wasn't enjoying it as much. Plus, I was slurring my keyboard.
Stay well and have fun in Germany,
huntre

[arexa]

holy crappers,
i really can't believe it's been that long since that crazy haircut. i have been reading since then but rarely (never?) comment. so sorry but i guess i stink! however, i have been reading for quite some time. i will be in chicago for memorial day...will you?
p.s. i live in alaska but my man-friendpartner is from elmhurst!

[Anon]

Um, just so you know, a living will is not the same thing as a will. A will deals with your possessions after you die. A LIVING will indicates your wishes regarding your medical treatment if you are unable to communicate them (like if I am in a persistent vegetative state for in excess of three weeks, I direct that no further treatment should be continued) (no extraordinary measures, etc.). In your case, since you are unmarried and have no children, your parents would get your material possessions and your parents would make medical decisions about your care. Create a will or a living will if you want to change either of those facts.