Resolutions!

I am a list person. I like to make lists. Nice little lists - todo lists, grocery lists, why-I-hate-you lists (aww, come on, I don't mean you!), what-should-I-do-with-my-life lists. I also like to make resolutions. I don't mean lofty, unrealistic resolutions like "I am going to be a better person from today", "I will become more beautiful from today" - those are just downright silly.

I mean achievable, realistic resolutions like:

• "I shall not check email for the next three hours."


• "Even if I do, I shall not reply to any of them."


• "Unless they are addressed just to me."

There. A nice set of realistic resolutions. That was just an example, they are not really my resolutions. What? You don't believe me? OK, just to set the record straight, here goes a list that I am working on since New Year is almost here.

• Exercise regularly, atleast three times a week.

--Unless I am sick or very sick. In which case, noone can force me to carry over the backlogged exercise hours. And unless the weather is bad - bad weather puts me in a bad mood and I really dont want to go the gym with a drooping face and upset people there - yes, am all for 'good karma' :)

• Learn to play the keyboard or learn to dance.

--If I can find a good teacher and still afford the class.

• Improve housekeeping skills.

--Provided k also improves accordingly.

• Lower expectations - don't be demanding on your friends.

--Provided they understand that mostly I don't expect much and even when I do, I make very reasonable demands!

• Read more, read different books - ok, no disclaimers here, I plan to do this. No, I am absolutely not hinting that I am any less serious about my other resolutions. Just that this one is close to my heart :)


• Remember to call in-laws every weekend.

--Unless I sleep really late the previous night. Am sure they don't want me to wake up early to call them and then fall sick :(

• Transition gracefully into this phase of life, face growing "old" with a cheerful face.

--Yeah, yeah, all the same, there's nothing great about turning 27. No, I will absolutely not have a birthday party. You are not invited.

• Don't make stupid resolutions.

--Unless I really want to. In which case, I shall consult this post to help me decide.

There. Nicely done. Will post my updated list in a couple of weeks. Gosh, am proud of myself - all organized and focused in life. Are you? :)

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