i kinda get annoyed with resolutions.  i always make it a point not to set any.  i feel like i can just do the things i want to do and get better at the things i want to get better at without making an official list of things that will ultimately end in me disappointed that i didn’t accomplish something.

and yet, it’s weird.  this time of year just sorta naturally sets itself up for that “resolution” kind of thinking.

work has calmed down considerably and i’ve found myself with spare time for the first time in months.  projects that have been dormant for months are now creeping back into my brain.  also, the holiday cookie-eating binge has ended and i’m finding myself itching to go back to the gym and avoid things like cheesesteaks.

so here are some things that i’m putting back on my front burner.  they’re not resolutions, but hell, they kinda are.  whatever.  i’m a hypocrite.

1)  lose 10-15 lbs and go to the gym at least twice a week, if not three times.  eating right and exercise was the first thing to go out the window when work got crazy.  it will be nice to get back on that wagon.

2) become more engaged in the world of advertising.  read more trade publications, blogs, stay on top of new marketing trends.  i consider myself to be pretty plugged-in generally speaking, but i definitely find myself lacking in my own field.

3) read more.  specifically about the civil war.  i have a huge stack of books sitting on my nightstand.  it’s time to tackle those.

4) become a better DJ.  i got a whole bunch of gear for christmas.  time to put it to good use.

5) blog more?  i am up in the air about this one.  i have found myself not blogging much over the past three months and i’ve been oddly fine with it.  i feel good about unplugging a little bit from social media in order to make time for other less time-suck things.  it’s easier to refresh tumblr than it is to settle into a history book.  but at the same time, i love the outlet of this blog, and well, here i am writing in it, so that’s a good sign.  i want to write more because i’m inspired, not because i have some weird blogger guilt about disappointing my imaginary readership. (just kidding, i know there are some real people reading this - i’m referring to the hordes of people who check this blog hourly that live in my imagination)

that’s really it for now.  i am sure more will pop up as this new year progresses, but these goals feel pretty realistic and easy to attain.

so, here we go!