Happy New Year...2007
Yes, I know, I am a day late, but I do not have a computer at home (well, where I am staying right now), nor an Internet connection even if I had a computer. Happy new year to everyone. Since it is the new year, I figured I would check on how my resolutions went for last year.
My first resolution was to shut down my World of Warcraft. I have. I don't even miss it now. That is one weird addiction that really needs to be researched. I am thrilled that I at least made it through that resolution.
My second resolution was to become more social...and boy did I. I didn't end up joining a bowling league or a civic group (as I probably should have) but I did become more social because of my daily commute to and from work in Chicago. I made great friends. I went out to White Sox baseball outing with them and have attended a few parties. Being social has great points and also big lessons. Lessons I never realized I needed to learn.
My last resolution was to travel more. Well, I am traveling more...but not with my family. This is not exactly what I meant by "travel more." This year, this resolution will move up the priority list.
So what are my resolutions this year? Last year, I promised myself not to make one of those stupid fitness-club-or-go-on-a-diet resolutions. I feel they are unattainable as I have tried that road before and the fitness club membership 2 year requirement always comes back to bite me on the arse. But this year, I will try something that I truly think is within my reach. I will become a healthier and happier person. The happier part seems to be working itself out. The healthier part will require my input and time.
There is a fitness room here in my building. Today, I brought clothes to use in the fitness room. It is not a big room...but it is better than nothing. I figure if I am there for 3 days a week, that will be a good start. I don't want to go into it too fast until I have had the doctor give me a once over.
Becoming healthier is not just being fit. It is also being physically healthy. I am now 40 years old. This means I need to watch for health issues such as growths, joint problems, digestive problems and anything else that may shorten my life considerably. What this also means is unfortunately, it is finally time to have the probe. You men know exactly what probe I am talking about. The exit only turns into a means to determine if you have colon or prostate cancer. EVERY man needs to be checked once they reach my age. There have been far to many early deaths due to this and it is treatable if you catch it early.
I intend to live long enough to see all of my children retire. This can only be done if I take care of myself and get healthier.
This brings me to my point (as I almost always have one). Writing 2007 will be much easier than writing 2006. I like making the little line across the middle of my seven when I write 2007. It almost makes it feel like the seven has more importance than the six did. Yes...I will have to think about the importance of the seven as the doctor probes me. Good thing I have a female doctor...smaller fingers.
This will be a good year. May your 2007 be as great as mine.
Did you know...
In 2002,
My first resolution was to shut down my World of Warcraft. I have. I don't even miss it now. That is one weird addiction that really needs to be researched. I am thrilled that I at least made it through that resolution.
My second resolution was to become more social...and boy did I. I didn't end up joining a bowling league or a civic group (as I probably should have) but I did become more social because of my daily commute to and from work in Chicago. I made great friends. I went out to White Sox baseball outing with them and have attended a few parties. Being social has great points and also big lessons. Lessons I never realized I needed to learn.
My last resolution was to travel more. Well, I am traveling more...but not with my family. This is not exactly what I meant by "travel more." This year, this resolution will move up the priority list.
So what are my resolutions this year? Last year, I promised myself not to make one of those stupid fitness-club-or-go-on-a-diet resolutions. I feel they are unattainable as I have tried that road before and the fitness club membership 2 year requirement always comes back to bite me on the arse. But this year, I will try something that I truly think is within my reach. I will become a healthier and happier person. The happier part seems to be working itself out. The healthier part will require my input and time.
There is a fitness room here in my building. Today, I brought clothes to use in the fitness room. It is not a big room...but it is better than nothing. I figure if I am there for 3 days a week, that will be a good start. I don't want to go into it too fast until I have had the doctor give me a once over.
Becoming healthier is not just being fit. It is also being physically healthy. I am now 40 years old. This means I need to watch for health issues such as growths, joint problems, digestive problems and anything else that may shorten my life considerably. What this also means is unfortunately, it is finally time to have the probe. You men know exactly what probe I am talking about. The exit only turns into a means to determine if you have colon or prostate cancer. EVERY man needs to be checked once they reach my age. There have been far to many early deaths due to this and it is treatable if you catch it early.
I intend to live long enough to see all of my children retire. This can only be done if I take care of myself and get healthier.This brings me to my point (as I almost always have one). Writing 2007 will be much easier than writing 2006. I like making the little line across the middle of my seven when I write 2007. It almost makes it feel like the seven has more importance than the six did. Yes...I will have to think about the importance of the seven as the doctor probes me. Good thing I have a female doctor...smaller fingers.
This will be a good year. May your 2007 be as great as mine.
Did you know...
In 2002,
- 70,651 men and 68,883 women were diagnosed with colorectal cancer
- 28,471 men and 28,132 women died from colorectal cancer
- more than 190,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 30,446 men died of the disease.
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Hope 2007 is a great year for you!