Friday, January 1, 2010
Oh wow, it's the first day of 2010! Think about it. A freakin decade has past. This is the first year that's ending with a two digit value, unlike the past ten years. If you ask me, this day is significantly more significant than yesterday.
And check this out people. 2010 marks the year I turn 18! Like, I'm almost free! Just 3 more years to the big 21. And like 7 more years until I get married! 18 is an awesome age to be. I can do everything I have been doing for the past four years, but legally! How awesome is that. Also, 18 year old birthday parties are crazy shit, so I'm looking forward to that.
So, as we all usher in the new year, everyone will be busy writing down their new year resolutions. First, let me say that I do not see the point of setting resolutions, since you're going to break them next week anyway, but I do admit that they're fun to do.
Let's see how I did for last year. Here were my resolutions, which I set around this time one year ago:
1) Fulfill all my other new year resolutions.
Obvious fail.2) Learn to understand people more and treat everyone better.
A partial victory? I understand some people more, but I know I did somethings that hurt some people as well.3) Complete the script for my first game and get a copyright for the series.
Ok so I was really ambitious. A bit too ambitious I guess. Still working on it.4) Avoid spending cash so impulsively.
Hoho, fail.5) Get bigger arm muscles and more visible stomach and back muscles.
Hmm, my arm muscles got smaller, but I did fulfill the other two.6) Get my Gamerscore past 20 000.
Success! 23,065G.7) Do well in my studies and submit everything on time.
Another win.8) Abstain from sex D:
Hmm. Oh well. This was a stupid resolution anyways.9) Get my family members and close friends birthday presents regardless of whether they get me anything or not. I'm way too nice.
I did it for some, but not for all. 10) Complete every one of my games.
Definitely have more complete games now, but still a long way from achieving this.11) Clean, paint and re-decorate my room, and I must maintain it.
Yes I did this :D12) Improve my [non-game related] memory and at least remember every one's birthday.
Believe it or not, I do remember birthdays now!13) Avoid being an Xbox fanboy. I must be neutral.
Yep, and I'm even thinking of getting a PS3 now. The Wii is still shit though. 14) Grow taller if possible :D I'll be happy once I reach 1.95m.
I'm not that height, but I've definitely grown. 15) Eat less meat or else I'm going to die soon. Fish and chicken are alright, but less of everything else.
I've begun eating less altogether, so I guess we can count this one as a success.
16) Get a new amp and start playing my guitar more seriously.
Check.17) Complete my Animorphs book collection. Only 5 more books from the main series and 8 more side story books.
Damn it, only 3 more freakin books!18) Find that elusive game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and buy it.
The epic island-wide search ended in sweet success.19) Get at least a silver for napfa test.
Oh what the f I don't even have a napfa test. I probably wrote this because I wanted to go to JC that time. 20) Buy everything I want with my own cash, not my parents cash.
Yes, as much as it sucks, I did it for the most part.From that, we can conclude that 1) I fail at keeping to things and 2) new year resolutions are meant to be broken. Out of the 20 resolutions I set for myself at the start of last year, only 9 were really fulfilled. Well, 9 is better than nothing I guess.
Here are my new 20 resolutions for 2010, and this time I'll actually attempt to stick to them:
1) Stay on the Directors Honour List
Like I mentioned yesterday, I have a spot on the list, thanks to my results from last semester. It's not going to be easy, but I have to work hard and stay on the list if I want a chance at going to University. Competition is strong, but I'm going to try my best.
2) Exercise
This time, it's not for anyone else but myself. I'm talking about both cardio and weights. Now I'm thinner than I ever was before, and I'm at the ideal size to build up. I'll need to do up a detailed exercise plan. Aside from visiting the gym at least thrice a week, I'm going to be jogging everyday, and I've decided to start swimming again.
3) Be An Optimist
Yes, I have been trying to see the bright side in everything that I do, but I don't think I have been trying hard enough. I was hit pretty badly by several things which happened last year, and let's just say I wasn't able to handle my emotions that well for those periods of time. So this year, I have to be optimistic.
4) Plan My Finances
I'm lucky when it comes to money, because I've never ever had a problem with it. My parents give me enough cash, and when I'm running low I can always ask for more. Still, I spent my allowance way too fast throughout last year. This year, I have to plan. Money for school, money for games, money for clothes, money for going out, and hopefully I'll have a little left over to save.
5) Stop Procrastinating
We're all guilty of procrastinating, even though we know too well how unhealthy it can be. I have always been a supporter of last minute work, mainly because I work better under pressure, but it will be nice if there could be a day when I know that my project is due in a week, but I've already completed it.
6) Be A Nice Guy
Alright, according to many of you out there, I'm generally a nice guy. I plan to keep it that way. It's true that nice guys are always trailing behind the assholes when it comes to certain things, but it's the nice guys that get the things that really matter. After all, everyone deserves respect, regardless of who they are.
7) Help My Parents
I think I've been pretty well behaved over the past year. Two arguments with my dad, and a few with my mom, but other than those, I haven't done anything to make them raise their voice at me. They've already done enough with raising me, so I feel that it's time I help them. This includes housework, doing well in my studies, helping with my siblings.
8) Develop A Sense Of Urgency
People who know me, especially those who have been in the same project group as me, will know that I lack a sense of urgency. This may be good, because I hardly get stressed, but it can also get me killed one day. So for the sake of myself and for everyone around me, I will develop one.
9) Become More Independent
By being more independent, I'm not talking about going out more or being responsible for my actions. I'm talking about going places myself, without my dad having to give me a lift. I also want to do my own chores, like ironing my own clothes and keeping my own room clean, and it would also be great if I could earn my own money rather than take it from my parents.
10) Get A Job
So in order to earn my own cash, I have to get a job. I've applied for several jobs in the past, but I've never gotten a real job. I'm not looking for food & beverage or service job, because the pay isn't all that attractive. Instead, I want to give tuition to primary school kids. Since my mom is probably going to start giving Maths and Science tuition soon, I might as well start giving English tuition to her students.
11) Stop Being Lazy
I have been lazy since the upper primary. This is a habit that's near impossible to kick nowadays, but I think I'm improving. Instead of lying around at home, I'd rather head out even if I have to purpose to do so. I also prefer walking around rather than taking public transport, if the distance to my destination isn't too ridiculous.
12) Understand People Better
I used to think that I understood people well, but 2009 showed me that I still have a long way to go. I tend to read between the lines sometimes, and I have also insulted people without realising it. I'll be working on this one.
13) Learn To Rollerblade
I've only done it once in my life, but it was fun! Sure, I fell, but that's the only proper way that you can learn. I've been looking for a pair in my size, and I found several, but their prices were a little too steep for me. I'll probably request a pair for my birthday. Once I own them, I'll be skating everyday until I'm good enough for the skate park at East Coast Park.
14) Become A Better Photographer
I've always had an interest in photography, but I didn't pay special attention to it because 1) I didn't own a proper camera back then, and 2) I have a greater interest in producing videos. But ever since I got my DSLR this year, my interest in photography has been steadily increasing. Now, I'm familiar with the basics and settings of the DSLR, but I'm still not that satisfied with my photos.
15) Maintain Friendships
The past 12 months taught me how to value my friends more. All it takes is for one small mistake, and friendships can be hurt. Everything is well now, except for one friendship which I'll have to work on mending, but I would like 2010 to pass without me have a single argument with any of my friends.
16) Eat Healthy
My parents have always been telling this to me, but it took me 17.5 years to finally understand. I've seen too many of my older relatives ending up in the hospital for a blocked artery or liver problems. It's all got to do with what you put into your mouth. And it's not just the meat stuffs that can harm you. Alcohol, sugar, cream, the list goes on and on. Got to watch what I eat because I want to live long.
17) Resurrect The SD
Last year was a tough on for the Sex Demon. Love has been harsh, and the SD's confidence has definitely been battered. But things took a turn for the better around the time of Christmas, and the I slowly feel that ol' caged beast reemerging. Time to become a player again.
18) Produce An A4 Album
Pssst, let me let you guys in on a secret. I'm one quarter of an acoustic band. Of course, my instrument of choice is the guitar. A4 is still young, and we may not have the instrument playing skills of many others, but yet we were able to produce a decent sounding song in less than two hours. Practice band mates, and we'll write more songs over the next year. Hopefully by next Christmas, we'll have a full album!
19) Be Safe
Yes so, abstinence is too strong a word. Still, I'm all prepared for it. But if something does happen, we always have to remember to be safe. I know there's more thrill without protection, but it's just stupid to not take precautions. This should be on every one's resolution list by the way.
20) Wait
Some of you may know what I mean, some of you may not. I tried to forget after that day, but I just can't. And as hard as I tried, I can't have that sort of feelings for anyone else now. I don't know how long it's going to take, or even if it's ever going to happen, but I can wait.
So there you have it, my new list of new year resolutions. Like I said, things on this list are meant to be broken, but I'll try harder to stick to them this year. We'll see how I did a year from now.
In the meantime, I've got to go and enjoy being 18 man! I'm only going to get to be 18 once in my life, so I need to go crazy for a bit. Really excited to see what's in store for me in 2010, and I have a feeling that I'm really going to enjoy myself this year.
So my dear readers, usher in the new year with me. For those of you who are 18 this year, congratulations, for those below or above the age, you really got to try harder.
Alright before I go, you might have noticed that I blogged yesterday, as well as today. You know what that means? Shiva is going to return to blogging everyday again. This blog has been dead long enough, time to type some life into it! Check back tomorrow people :D
posted @ 10:40 PM
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