2008 New Year's Resolutions

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[quote author="IrvineCommuter" date=1199294044]<p>Cali brings up a good point. . . what is up with the lights in Irvine. It can take me up to 10 minutes go from 5 to the 405 when driving on Sand Canyon. It is literally like a 2 mile drive. </p></blockquote>


Don't want to hijack, but I haven't yet thought about those resolutions (every thought of anything productive gets the answer "after the holidays" in my house) but I have to second the lights in Irvine. I think it's just another deterrent to keep the undesirables away, crazy streets and long lights, it drives me crazy!
 
I resolve to quit coffee.

I resolve to stop drinking.

I resolve to give up smoking.

I resolve to abstain from sniffing glue.

I resolve to not take amphetamines.



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I resolve to start gambling 30 hours a week.
 
I resolve to help a few friends get a good deals on the homes. When they are available, make payments on the loans I have forwarded them. When the time comes help others that might be in need (with guideance of course).

good luck

-bix
 
[quote author="caycifish" date=1199215768]<p>I woke up today and realized that I didn't really decide on resolutions (my several on-going efforts pre-date the new year so they don't really count), so here is what I'm making up for the sake of this thread:</p>

<p>* Finish projects around the house, thereby reducing the clutter in my house.</p>

<p>* Acquire FEWER My Little Ponies than in years past because, seriously, I don't have the room.</p>

<p>* Make more memories and have more adventures!</p></blockquote>


* I did finish some projects, including organizing my office closet and re-arranging a pile of stuff in the garage. I bought a china cabinet, and that has helped a lot. I have donated a ton of stuff to various charitable organizations and sold a few items on eBay.

* I did acquire fewer My Little Ponies than in years past (says the girl who just got a box from Canada yesterday)

* I did make more memories and have more adventures!



I did pretty well! This year:



* Lose at least 8 more lbs before my sister's wedding in May.

* Save more money
 
[quote author="blackvault_cm" date=1229557503]I resolve to not make a resolution. This way I always win.</blockquote>


Not to nitpick, but if you <strong>resolve</strong> not to make a resolution, you broke your resolution. Not making resolutions without resolve makes more sense to me.
 
[quote author="WINEX" date=1229559025][quote author="blackvault_cm" date=1229557503]I resolve to not make a resolution. This way I always win.</blockquote>


Not to nitpick, but if you <strong>resolve</strong> not to make a resolution, you broke your resolution. Not making resolutions without resolve makes more sense to me.</blockquote>


Yeah I was trying to sound like I made sense and be clever. But I really had no clue what I was saying lol. Thats what happens when English isn't your first lines of communication. Kudos for calling me out :)
 
[quote author="blackvault_cm" date=1229559199][quote author="WINEX" date=1229559025][quote author="blackvault_cm" date=1229557503]I resolve to not make a resolution. This way I always win.</blockquote>


Not to nitpick, but if you <strong>resolve</strong> not to make a resolution, you broke your resolution. Not making resolutions without resolve makes more sense to me.</blockquote>


Yeah I was trying to sound like I made sense and be clever. But I really had no clue what I was saying lol. Thats what happens when English isn't your first lines of communication. Kudos for calling me out :)</blockquote>


No big deal. But I agree that making New Years resolutions is really quite foolish. If you need to change something in your life, why wait until the beginning of a new year to start?
 
Well, I lost about 5 lbs.....and I have gone to see my folks many times more than in 2007. I def gave more this year to..... so yes, I believe I accomplished most of my resolutions.



This year ? I resolve to do whatever I can to help repeal Prop 8. Oh, and save more money for future downpayment.
 
So let me preface my resolutions with this: I'm into self-improvement year round. I've been continually educating myself in subjects such as history, philosophy, learning more martial arts, along with computer engineering/architecture.



So, my new years resolutions are kind of the opposite of a lot of peoples:



I resolve to show up to work with a hangover every few months after a crazy random night out with some friends.



I resolve to end up in random situations at a random house party and meeting people I woudln't have otherwise met.



I resolve to travel more spontaneously, and end up in a foreign country next year.



Its easy for me to get into a rut of working hard, reading and studying hard, and not living enough. So thats why mine might appear a little more unorthodox.



p.s.

(and to finish my garbage collector that i've been working on for fun. Gotta have some nerd-related resolution) ;-)
 
[quote author="Stuff It" date=1229566671]I resolve not to buy a house</blockquote>


Right on. Is it too early to resolve not to buy one in 2010 either?
 
[quote author="25w100k+" date=1229582483]So let me preface my resolutions with this: I'm into self-improvement year round. I've been continually educating myself in subjects such as history, philosophy, learning more martial arts, along with computer engineering/architecture.



So, my new years resolutions are kind of the opposite of a lot of peoples:



I resolve to show up to work with a hangover every few months after a crazy random night out with some friends.



I resolve to end up in random situations at a random house party and meeting people I woudln't have otherwise met.



I resolve to travel more spontaneously, and end up in a foreign country next year.



Its easy for me to get into a rut of working hard, reading and studying hard, and not living enough. So thats why mine might appear a little more unorthodox.



p.s.

(and to finish my garbage collector that i've been working on for fun. Gotta have some nerd-related resolution) ;-)</blockquote>


You forgot one-

new 8k rims for the whip
 
[quote author="25w100k+" date=1229582483]So let me preface my resolutions with this: I'm into self-improvement year round. I've been continually educating myself in subjects such as history, philosophy, learning more martial arts, along with computer engineering/architecture.



So, my new years resolutions are kind of the opposite of a lot of peoples:



I resolve to show up to work with a hangover every few months after a crazy random night out with some friends.



I resolve to end up in random situations at a random house party and meeting people I woudln't have otherwise met.



I resolve to travel more spontaneously, and end up in a foreign country next year.



Its easy for me to get into a rut of working hard, reading and studying hard, and not living enough. So thats why mine might appear a little more unorthodox.



p.s.

(and to finish my garbage collector that i've been working on for fun. Gotta have some nerd-related resolution) ;-)</blockquote>


I approve of this awesomeness.
 
[quote author="caycifish" date=1229584638]



I approve of this awesomeness.</blockquote>


Just so we're clear, was it the future debauchery you were approving of, or the uber-nerdness of writing my own GC for java? :)













[quote author="biscuitninja" date=1229586158]25!

You need to make it out to a ballroom dance party.... Every young man HAS to try that.



-bix</blockquote>


Uhm, I'm pretty good at martial arts, dancing....not so much. I figure if I end up in a commited relationship, it might be something I'd try...but I'm not going to try and pick up girls as i'm learning how to not look like a fool dancing. ;-)
 
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[quote author="biscuitninja" date=1229586158]25!

You need to make it out to a ballroom dance party.... Every young man HAS to try that.



-bix</blockquote>


Uhm, I'm pretty good at martial arts, dancing....not so much. I figure if I end up in a commited relationship, it might be something I'd try...but I'm not going to try and pick up girls as i'm learning how to not look like a fool dancing. ;-)</blockquote>


I did Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Escrima and a few other for nearly 14 years. I enjoyed it alot and then picked up dacing. Believe me, when you see the professional dancers we all feel that we are just kinda amaturing around. I don't anything wrong in the comment of dancing fool! More like "Dancin' Foo!" :lol:



good luck

-bix
 
[quote author="25w100k+" date=1229588543][quote author="caycifish" date=1229584638]



I approve of this awesomeness.</blockquote>


Just so we're clear, was it the future debauchery you were approving of, or the uber-nerdness of writing my own GC for java? :)

</blockquote>


While I'm sure you'll enjoy the sense of accomplishment when finished with your GC, it's all about the future debauchery. THAT'S what you'll remember when you are older.
 
[quote author="caycifish" date=1229641990][quote author="25w100k+" date=1229588543][quote author="caycifish" date=1229584638]



I approve of this awesomeness.</blockquote>


Just so we're clear, was it the future debauchery you were approving of, or the uber-nerdness of writing my own GC for java? :)

</blockquote>


While I'm sure you'll enjoy the sense of accomplishment when finished with your GC, it's all about the future debauchery. THAT'S what you'll remember when you are older.</blockquote>


Ability to remember later is directly correlated to the level of debauchery he engages in.
 
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