Ah New Year.. New You

It's resolution season everybody.  Did you already give up on yours? According to statistics people quit their resolutions after one week. I totally made that up I am not aware of resolution statistics but I bet I am pretty close.  I personally do not like to make resolutions because they are never successful as a Pisces I tend to procrastinate and dream too much. But last year I made a resolution that I actually wanted to keep.  What was it? To visit a new restaurant every month. And not a chain or food joint like Lenny's or Five Napkin Burger although they are very tasty. So I have to say that this resolution was quite a success, at times I visited more than one a month. I could have probably made it an even more successful resolution by buying groupons and deals from living social or restaurants.com but that's not how I roll (even though I should).  Although I have to say I have a bit of addiction with groupon it's like those extreme couponists (is that even a word- add that Merriam Webster) I am stockpiling for future use.  Well getting off topic, so let's move on. My new year's resolutions this year: well there are various even though "experts" recommend you don't make more than one cause you might not stick to it. So here is my to do list (not resolutions) things I would like to achieve this year to improve myself.

1. Be Cheap- as in stop being nice and treating everyone and buying things you do not need, cannot afford and save some money.  I know that sounds like Scroodge but hey Christmas is over Dickens this is a bad economy I am unemployed and I need some cushioning in the bank.  So far I am doing ok but I need to get my a-- in gear and crank it up.

2. Find a job that leads to my career. Yes that would be something in advertising and in an office (cubicle-gotta pay those dues).  I am a workaholic and sometimes a bit generous if you catch my drift: as in would you mind staying a few more hours? sure. No overtime? sure.  Well that might still not change cause that's just me but the job hunt is full on. Let's do this.

3.  Get healthy- Well this is a yearly one for I believe everyone and it hasn't gone so smoothly. Plan of action is to start with small changes. Change one add water remove soda (even gingerale). This might not work cause when people deny me stuff I seem to rebel plus I like food and bubbles.  Well I am going to try my best.

4. Change the world- How?

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead

I usually make donations to charities whose vision I agree with. I have donated and raised funds for Children International, ASPCA, American Cancer Society and more. Nowadays you can take it a step further and update your status and have your friends join or ask your employer for a matching donation. So this year besides trying to donate my time/money I will try to get more people to help as well. 

http://www.crowdrise.com/ (they are currently having a drive with celebrities and mozilla matches donations- check website for details)

I think those are the resolutions/things I will try to accomplish this year. Also my tip would be pick something you really want to accomplish. Write it down and make small goals that can be achieved in a short period of time to lead to your bigger goal. Good luck to all of us.