New Year's Resolution

Okay, okay, I don't typically make New Years resolutions. Or maybe I make them, but I just don't actually follow them...either way, this year I'm actually writing them down, and not only am I writing them down, I'm publishing them on the world wide net! Sooo, here goes nothin'

Alyssa's 2011 New Year's Resolution:

1. Get Healthy

• Eat healthier - I mean, I've pretty much been trying to eat healthier since I was 3 but I have been doing pretty well on this. I have written down everything I have eaten for a week and a half and am feeling good about it.


• Run a half marathon - that's right, kids, a half marathon, that's 13.1 miles. I started training this week and it's been pretty good so far. I'll let you know how it goes after I have to run 11 miles consecutively.

2. Blog More

• Well, so far so, so good! Huh!? It only took me 14 days into the new year to blog, not too shabby!


• My goal is to block weekly - even if it is only a little blog. Actually, I would prefer the little blogs, these marathon blogs are getting redic and I've got one marathon to run so I don't need another.


• I am going to take more pictures so I can put more pictures on my blog.

3. Find a Cause

• I literally think my cause found me today. I was driving to the post office in Killdeer and right by this rather busy street was an adorable little brown dog standing in a snow bank. I think the dog was a Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix. So, I pulled up in my dad's giant pickup and this mini dog jumped right in! I checked it's neck and there wasn't a collar, so I was worried that he either ran away from home or was a stray. Then, I look across the street and another little grey dog jumps across the street and jumped into my pickup - I mean, it was like raining dogs! This pup didn't have tags either so I grabbed both dogs and brought them to my parents house and put them in the garage. Then, I called the local cop, Warren, and asked him what I should do. He told me to bring them to the vet so I did. The vet thought they looked familiar so I hope that they have owners and just escaped. But seriously, I found my cause...animal rescue!


• When I get back to VT, I'm going to call the local animal shelter and sign up to become a volunteer.


• Once I get a real job, I'm also going to get a dog of my own! It was like a sign from the Big Guy! Can't wait!

4. Go to Church

• Speaking of the Big Guy, I need to start going to church more. I just feel so much more in touch when I'm going to church on a regular basis.


• My goal is to go to church 2-3 times per month. Gotta find the one Lutheran church in VT!

5. Work harder, more efficiently, and more productively

• You know how I like a schedule, well starting Monday, I am going to try to have a real, life work schedule like real life people who work do. My goal is to workout at 7AM and start working by 9AM!


• I'm also going to get dressed for work. I know this sounds dumb but when I'm just working on computer stuff, I stay in my jammies and do work in front of the TV. Not anymore, from now on, I'm going to dress in real clothes and work at my desk - I know what a crazy thought!


• Work at a coffee shop - sometimes I just have to get out of my apartment and work! Plus, I love coffee! Win, win.
  

6. Learn how to Meditate

• I have heard great things about meditation. I want to try it. I hope it will help me get some good sleep. I usually think about my endless to do list while trying to fall asleep and believe me, it does not help me sleep. I'll give it a shot and let you know how it goes.

7. Save Some Money

• Self explanatory. I have a big transition coming and I need some money to get through it.

Well, there you have it folks! My 2011 resolutions! Here's to a great year!