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It's almost July! How are your New Year's resolutions coming?

I just did a midyear analysis of my progress with my four New Years resolutions for 2008 on my blog Cusp of Normal. My four goals are:

Get a poem published in a respected publication
Read 50 books by 2009
Save $300 a month (i know that sounds like nothing... but I had to start small)
Sell one of my crocheted projects at a fair or online

So far... I haven't sent any poems to any publications, I am on book #19, I save what I can... usually at least $300, and please don't even whisper the word "crochet" in my presence.

What about you? I thought if we all took some time to reflect, it might recharge our energy to tackle our resolutions mid-year. :)

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Permalink Reply by Jay on June 20, 2008 at 6:32pm

I wrote this in late January:

"I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. I mean, why put so much emphasis on a resolution that’s made at this time of year when really a person should be finding ways to better himself or herself all year round, know what I mean? Should a resolution made in the humidity of July have any less meaning than one now? Of course not!"

Though, I did set a goal that just happened to start around that time. And results so far? Almost there.

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Permalink Reply by Mermanda on June 24, 2008 at 12:34pm

I haven't made a resolution for a long time. This year just seemed like the year for a little self-induced stress. :)

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Permalink Reply by WishMeWell on June 20, 2008 at 3:52pm

I'm just waiting for '09 to roll around right now so I can chalk up '08 to experience.

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Permalink Reply by Maxie on June 20, 2008 at 7:27pm

Um no. Mine are horrible. HORRIBLE. the most obvious one that i've failed has been blog 365. The others were pretty general (get in shape..get organized) but I assure you I have made NO headway on those either.

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Permalink Reply by K.Rae on June 20, 2008 at 9:07pm

HAHA!

My only New Year's Resolution was to hook up with some guy. Haven't gotten on that one yet, which is probably for the better considering I was drunk at the time.

I've actually been thinking about resolutions lately, because I realized that some of the changes I've been making in my life have been classic New Year's Resolutions: work out, eat healthy, be happier. I think it's easier to approach these things in the summer, because it's sunny, everyone's optimistic, etc.

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Permalink Reply by Moxie on June 21, 2008 at 3:29pm

the only resolution I've kept is to not shoot tequila anymore. cause bad things happen. kept that resolution since 2002, if you can believe it.

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Permalink Reply by Mermanda on June 24, 2008 at 12:35pm

My boyfriend used to wage "tequila wars" so I totally understand what you are talking about. Keep up the good work!

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Permalink Reply by Writing to Reach You on June 21, 2008 at 3:50pm

Yes! I'm actually doing pretty well this year.

1. I wanted to lose 25 lbs., and I've lost 20 so far.
2. I wanted to finish a novel, and I'm about halfway done.
3. And, I wanted to learn to take myself more seriously as a scholar; I made progress there by becoming a research assistant for one of my professors.

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Permalink Reply by Mermanda on June 24, 2008 at 12:35pm

Impressive! I've always wanted to finish a novel... but I never get past the first chapter. Someday...

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Permalink Reply by Angela Noelle on June 21, 2008 at 3:59pm

Here are my three:

1) Spend less than $300 a month on personal expenses (makeup, clothes, books, etc)
2) Send birthday/anniversary cards and/or gifts in a timely manner
3) Give up chick lit for the year and focus on the classics and newer literary fiction

And as for my current status:

1) Busted--I am HORRIBLE at budgeting! But I've regrouped and I'm trying again, so we'll see how the rest of the year goes

2) I'd say I have a 75% success rate here, which is absolutely amazing for me! Although I did send my niece's birthday present two months late...

3) Success! Except I just dropped my husband off on base for a 4-5 month deployment and I am seriously considering letting myself read Little Lady, Big Apple today to make myself feel better!

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Permalink Reply by Jessica on June 21, 2008 at 5:38pm

Hmm I don't think I made any specific ones but I did want to add cardio into my workout regimen and so far I've been making more of an effort to do so. So that is on track. I did want to take tennis lessons and consider going back to school and so far I haven't started on those yet. Mostly because I never seem to work consistent hours to make me know I'll get the most out of the things I'm signing up for.

Hopefully when I talk to my boss this week I can ask about that. Hmmmm..