leopard spots

There is the saying that "a leopard can't change their spots." That got me to thinking about the new year and our desire to make new year's resolutions, vowing big changes and vast improvements. Every year, it crosses my mind to live healthier and to be better with money but really, who doesn't?

My thought this year would be to make goals that are smaller in scale and a bit less daunting then the usual losing ten pounds and becoming debt free. So let the docket begin.

Personal Website: It seems ridiculous that I haven't ever gotten this one done, but since I have a bit more time on my hands and live with someone that can do all of the development for me, it seems to be an opportune time to finish this one up. I have started the design, and hope to have it done by month's end. So stay tuned, more of me to come shortly.

Cooking: This is an area that I have never excelled in or even had any interest in, I have always been a baker, since 8th grade home economics. Since moving to Chicago, I think I can count on two hands how many times I have actually cooked a real meal. Much of my single existence, I subsisted solely on tuna and pb&j sandwiches and quesadillas. I also worked intermittently in restaurants and lived with Charlene, who had chef-training, both bonuses for my nutritional needs. Then I met Mike, who was like an Iron Chef, he could whip up dinner with a few mystery items. But with that meal ticket now gone, I have been cooking almost every night, which I have actually been (gasp) enjoying. It is nothing complicated, but I have been seeking out new recipes, and have been getting over my fear of chopping vegetables.

Blogging: The ultimate goal would be to have more then 5 hits a day and instead have legions of fans anxiously awaiting a new post, which would lead to demands for book deals and bidding wars over movie rights; showcasing my exceptional wit and insight into the life as an urban dweller, part Sex and the City, part Seinfeld with a splash of So You Think you Can Dance (this is only if there is heavy drinking involved).

My Body is My Temple: Gym membership, check. I have now gone almost three months without smoking. Yes, I know it's a bad habit, and it only spiked due to a bit of stress these past few months. But I stopped, so get off my back.

There are lots of other things I want to do, like actually finish reading Crime and Punishment, start painting again, limit myself to only 3 facebook scrabble games at a time, and finding a job should probably be in there somewhere. Here's to the new year.