Yes, yes, I am taking the unusual step of sharing my NY resolutions with the whole world. I have no issues with this because I plan on sticking to all of them and letting others know what they are just further cements the commitment. So, here they are:
Get bodyweight down to 185. This is my number one goal because its important for my health as well as my sense of well-being. There are, really, countless positive reasons to lose some weight and no negative reasons. I will continue to enjoy the same foods but less of them and punctuated by exercise.
Rescind membership to the Clean Plate Club. See my article below titled “Demise of the Clean Plate Club”…
Bench press 365 lbs. This was my 2003 goal but I only hit 325 before the New Year. I actually hope to do better than 365 in 2004 but will only commit to 365. Now those of you who are going “Only 325?”, I don’t want to hear it. I ran triathlon all summer and its NOT conducive to building strength. I started benching again in November after not having benched since March. I could barely do 225 for 4 in November and 275 for 1. Now I can do 225 for almost 20 and 325 for 1. Not bad for about 9 weeks of training…
Maintain a healthy tan year-round. In general, this means spend some time outside during the summer. However, the “year-round” part means I need to hit the tanning bed in the other 3 seasons. The “healthy” part means that I only use high-pressure tanning beds for the most part with only the occasional session in a typical UVB bed.
Finish an Olympic distance triathlon. I’ve done a few sprint distance triathlons and now its time to move up the difficulty level. Resolution 1 above is mandatory for this resolution to be achievable.
Go for my “once-every-two-years” physical in February or March. My last physical was right before I was married. It’s now almost 2 years later and I am curious to see how I am doing. As of this writing, however, I am 18 lbs. heavier than I was before I got married, hence, Resolution 1 again. I get my physical done with Executive Health Exams. They are quite thorough and do every test you can think of.
Release Narrative with source code to the public. Should be out before March 1 now. I’ve only been working on it since last May…
Attempt to dress my age. Isn’t that funny?!? I’m going to be 32 this year and I still dress like Vencel (don’t ask if you don’t already know). We shall see…
Attend the Microsoft PDC in the fall. Costs a lot but last year’s conference was sold out, for a reason. This year, I will be there.
That’s it, so far. I might think of a few others later. Normally I have some other goals related to travel and things like that but this year I just want to move into our new house and stay home for awhile.