my resolve

"New Years Resolution," you hear that a lot around this time of year. Unfortunately for me, I think that the word "resolve" is too ambitious. I want to accomplish things, and I am fairly ambitious. But I am also realistic. A better description for me would be: "Things that I am going to try to do, but who is kidding who, I may not accomplish."

So here are some things that in this coming year "I am going to try to do, but who is kidding who, I may not accomplish."


- Go to a Husker game. Last year I didn't go to one. I hear they are pretty fun.

- Volunteer, or work part-time in some capacity at the Mission. Thats a place that holds a special place in my heart.

- See my daughter walk... common harp, you are close!

- Finish reading a book. I could easily do this in a week. But I tend to be ambitious and pick Loooonnngg books.

- Publish a web page. Not just a blog, but a real substantive web page.

- Change the oil in my car. Not necessarily do it myself, but just get it done. This may be the year for an oil change.

- Go for a jog 40 times. This averages out to be a little less than once a week. I am a pretty big boy, this could be challenging. Little known fact: The more you run, the easier it gets.

- Be a good dad.

- Be a good husband.

- Go camping.

- Go swimming more than 3 times. I think i only went once or twice last year.


Hopefully I can be productive this year. Things don't change unless you put forth effort. But I know that some priorities(and goals) will keep me from accomplishing other goals. Eh we shall see what happens.


Ben