New Year's Resolutions

[Steel_Magnolia]

I have worked tirelessly in setting New Year's Resolutions every January 1st. While I'm not always the best at keeping them, I'm consistent, and I'm sure this year will be better than ever before. I thought maybe you'd enjoy seeing the progress I've made.
Alex

RESOLUTION #1:
2002: I will read at least 20 good books a year.
2003: I will read at least 10 books a year.
2004: I will read 5 books a year.
2005: I will finish The Pelican Brief
2006: I will read some articles in the newspaper this year.
2007: I will read at least one article this year.
2008: I will try and finish the comics section this year.

RESOLUTION #2:
2002: I will get my weight down below 180.
2003: I will watch my calories until I get below 190.
2004: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200.
2005: I will try to develop a realistic attitude about my weight.
2006: I will work out 5 days a week.
2007: I will work out 3 days a week.
2008: I will try to drive past a gym at least once a week.

RESOLUTION #3:
2002: I will not spend my money frivolously.
2003: I will pay off my bank loan promptly.
2004: I will pay off my bank loans promptly.
2005: I will be totally out of debt by 2010.
2006: I will begin making a strong effort to be out of debt by 2010.
2007: I will try to pay off the debt interest by 2010.
2008: I will try to be out of the country by 2010.

RESOLUTION #4:
2005: I will try to be a better husband to Marge.
2006: I will not leave Marge.
2007: I will try for a reconciliation with Marge.
2008: I will try to be a better husband to Wanda.

RESOLUTION #5:
2005: I will stop looking at other women.
2006: I will not get involved with Wanda.
2007: I will not let Wanda pressure me into another marriage.
2008: I will stop looking at other women.

RESOLUTION #6:
2005: I will not let my boss push me around.
2006: I will not let my sadistic boss drive me to the point of suicide.
2007: I will stick up for my rights when my boss bullies me.
2008: I will tell Dr. Hodger and the group about my boss.

RESOLUTION #7:
2005: I will not get upset when Charlie makes jokes about my baldness.
2006: I will not get annoyed when Charlie kids me about my toupee.
2007: I will not get angry when Charle tells the guys I wear a girdle.
2008: I will not speak to Charlie.

RESOLUTION #8:
2005: I will not take a drink before 5:00 p.m.
2006: I will not touch the bottle before noon.
2007: I will not become a "problem drinker".
2008: I will not miss any AA meetings.

RESOLUTION #9:
2005: I will see my dentist this year.
2006: I will have my cavities filled this year.
2007: I will have my root canal work done this year.
2008: I will get rid of my denture breath this year.

 

[Steel_Magnolia]

So do you make New Year's Resolutions? I do, with mixed results. This year I am making two resolutions:

(1) I resolve to do my yoga every single day. Same resolution I made last year. I bombed that one!

(2) I resolve to quit skipping my swimming days. That's a new one. It wouldn't have been needed if I'd done my yoga every single day. <rolls eyes with a grin>


If you are going to make resolutions this year, what resolutions will you make? And if you're not going to make them, did you ever?

 

[burrocrat]

i make resolutions every year, and every year it's the same, i blow it.

so this year i resolve only one thing, i resolve to be better. gives me some room to manuever, and plus it's practical, i might just do it.

 

[Buster]

I never make a resolution or promise I can't keep...

But this year..I resolve to quit smoking.....(Ummm, Cigarettes that is)

If Jim can do it, I can do it..:suspicious:

 

[Frixxxx]

I never make a resolution or promise I can't keep...

But this year..I resolve to quit smoking.....(Ummm, Cigarettes that is)

If Jim can do it, I can do it..:suspicious:

Go for it Buster.....In April will be my two year anniversary!!!!!

Couple of guys here quit using an e-cig......got the harsh stuff out of their lungs first, then backed off the nicotine dosages....now they just puff on vapor!

Good Luck, Brother!

 

[kar_crazy]

I never make a resolution or promise I can't keep...

But this year..I resolve to quit smoking.....(Ummm, Cigarettes that is)

If Jim can do it, I can do it..:suspicious:

need to join you , on quiting cigs that is :blink:

 

[nnuut]

need to join you , on quiting cigs that is :blink:

I'd like to but think I'm just too weak, that devil won't get off of my back.:embarrest: View attachment 10365

 

[JTH]

I never make a resolution or promise I can't keep...

But this year..I resolve to quit smoking.....(Ummm, Cigarettes that is)

If Jim can do it, I can do it..:suspicious:

Best wishes on your quitting smoking. I've got 27 days, 15 hours, 21 minutes behind me. Note: Cigars don't count!

 

[Buster]

Thanks for the moral support..

My Resolution starts officially at Mid-Night Dec 31st..

That gives me a little over 4 days to burn up my last four packs of cigs.

But some experts who have quit successfully said to keep one unopened pack on hand, to stave off that subconscious worry that you don't have any..this way you won't be tempted to go out and get that pacifier pack.

 

[nnuut]

I did that last New Years and lasted a week. Weak am I.:cheesy:

 

[JTH]

Thanks for the moral support..

My Resolution starts officially at Mid-Night Dec 31st..

..this way you won't be tempted to go out and get that pacifier pack.

I did that last New Years and lasted a week. Weak am I.:cheesy:

It gets easier to want to quit when you're smoking 5 cartons a month, for me that's 250 bucks a month. There are so many other things I could do with that money. The cigars help with the "I'll never get to smoke again" thoughts.

 

[nnuut]

It gets easier to want to quit when you're smoking 5 cartons a month, for me that's 250 bucks a month. There are so many other things I could do with that money. The cigars help with the "I'll never get to smoke again" thoughts.

One time I tried that and found myself inhaling cigars just like I did Cigs so I tried a pipe and did the same, didn't help me a bit, but that's me. View attachment 10373

 

[crws]

I never make a resolution or promise I can't keep...

But this year..I resolve to quit smoking.....(Ummm, Cigarettes that is)

If Jim can do it, I can do it..:suspicious:

It's never too late!
I've always maintained the addiction to cigs has a high degree of psychological bias, because not only do you focus on your breathing when you smoke, you can see "your breath".
It's the same mantra as starting a meditation session, -you focus on your breathing.
Here in WA 7-11 sells a starter pack of eCigs for $19.99, with a refill kit for $15.
Here is the site for the brand 7-11 sells- (no propylene glycol, glycerin instead)

http://www.xhaleo2.com/

I took a puff from one- the "regular" does have a tobacco flavor and convincing "smoke".
You can do it, Buster!

 

[alevin]

NY resolution, make one and stick with it until it no longer makes sense. :toung:

 

[Buster]

It's never too late!
http://www.xhaleo2.com/

I took a puff from one- the "regular" does have a tobacco flavor and convincing "smoke".
You can do it, Buster!

I'll give them a try..for the price of basically a carton..it maybe worth it..

Thanks CR...

 

[burrocrat]

good luck buster, sounds like you've thought about it and committed. i hope you get there.

i need to do the same, but always an excuse and never the right time.

go white crab go.

 

[James48843]

I never make a resolution or promise I can't keep...

But this year..I resolve to quit smoking.....(Ummm, Cigarettes that is)

If Jim can do it, I can do it..:suspicious:

I would not wish the way I did it on anyone- but since you pointed it out....

After 35 years of more than a pack a day, it was the double-over in chest pain, call 9-11, have EMS give you nitro-tabs, an ambulance ride, five hours in the Emergency room, then having the doctor say "Either quit smoking, or you might as well start getting your stuff in order for the funeral now". Double stent-implant does a lot to convince someone that it's time to quit. A week off work recovering. Never even told the boss- I happened to be on annual leave that week anyway.

Yep- I did it. I quit. Seven months now without a smoke.

Prayer works a great deal to help with the withdrawal symptoms. The third day is the hardest, then it gets a little easier.

You still want one every once in a while. But you can't.

Yep, Buster. Now is the time.

I'll say it again. When things are really, really, really bad, (and they will be), then prayer works. Hard prayer. Hard, hard prayer.

I hope your quitting is far less eventful than mine was. But I know you can do it. If I can do it- you can.

(Five drugs now keeping everything in check- blood pressure/cholesterol/blood sugar/thinners, etc. What a mess).

 

[Buster]

I would not wish the way I did it on anyone- but since you pointed it out....

After 35 years of more than a pack a day, it was the double-over in chest pain, call 9-11, have EMS give you nitro-tabs, an ambulance ride, five hours in the Emergency room, then having the doctor say "Either quit smoking, or you might as well start getting your stuff in order for the funeral now". Double stent-implant does a lot to convince someone that it's time to quit. A week off work recovering. Never even told the boss- I happened to be on annual leave that week anyway.

Yep- I did it. I quit. Seven months now without a smoke.

Prayer works a great deal to help with the withdrawal symptoms. The third day is the hardest, then it gets a little easier.

You still want one every once in a while. But you can't.

Yep, Buster. Now is the time.

I'll say it again. When things are really, really, really bad, (and they will be), then prayer works. Hard prayer. Hard, hard prayer.

I hope your quitting is far less eventful than mine was. But I know you can do it. If I can do it- you can.

Thanks Jim..I know you've been through hell..glad you licked it and on the rebound..

Tell me something..I've heard that ex-smokers long after they have quit..still dream about smoking in their dreams and wake up feeling guilty or ashamed for smoking again...then to realize it was just a damn dream..does that really happen?

 

[James48843]

Thanks Jim..I know you've been through hell..glad you licked it and on the rebound..

Tell me something..I've heard that ex-smokers long after they have quit..still dream about smoking in their dreams and wake up feeling guilty or ashamed for smoking again...then to realize it was just a damn dream..does that really happen?

Not to me. I don't dream about smoking.

I DO crave a smoke every now and then. But not in my dreams. Today it was about two or three times during the day I wanted one. But it lasted only for a few minutes, and I moved on.

 

[FAB1]

RESOLUTION #1:

I will not make any new years resolutions (makes me a big fat liar)

:nuts: WHOOPS - See, already a Hypocrite