My life's changing.

So, this is the time of year that everybody makes promises to themselves that in 1-2 months, they  usually break anyway. I think it's funny that we (for the most part) hold our promises to other people before we hold ourselves responsible. This concept is ironic because in order to make someone else happy, we have to be happy ourselves. 

I don't know about you, but this year, I refuse to let myself down, thus not letting down everyone else in my life. Especially my love.

We are 8.5 hours away from 2009, which is when these promises to myself come into effect. Here they are (and in no particular order:)

1. By May 2009, be credit card debt free. This will be a HUGE thing for me to pull off, considering my bills aren't all getting paid at the moment, and my bank account is constantly negative. (Hence job #2.) I think this is my main one and I will be hugely disappointed if I let myself down on this one.
2. Improve my credit score. Self-explanatory from #1.
3. Decrease my dosage of sodas. Growing up I was always only allowed 1 soda a day, which is a rule I still hold myself to. Sometimes I break it, but I try really hard not to. Plus, I'm finding it harder every day to turn them down... I hate that feeling. So no more. (This is going to be a steady decrease, rather than cold-turkey.) Note: I have not decided if this includes caffeine or not, as caffeine does help with the headaches.
4. I have a gym membership. No more excuses. At least 2-3 times a week I'll be there. Even if I have a second job.
5. By March 2009 I will be able to run a mile non-stop. Speed doesn't matter to me. I just want to be able to run a mile. After this, I'll start increasing my speed.  Hell- I used to run 4.5 miles a day! I  haven't been able to run a mile non-stop since 9th grade... (9 years ago!)
6. I will learn how to put my emotions into check. This includes everything from not starting fights with Jonathan because I over react about something, to my family and friends, to work. But mostly, I will not sabotage this amazing thing I have with this amazing guy. 
7. No more ridiculous insecurities... Especially those stemmed from ridiculousness from my past. I'm tired of this affecting the most important people in my life. And me. Period.
8. Spend more time with the girls. The important ones in my life know who they are. And if that doesn't work out, I'll find new ones. But I need more time with them so I can be more secure and independent. Oh, and I love spending time with them!

If you think 8 resolutions aren't enough, let's hear yours. These are all life changing resolutions, and I intend to keep every single one.  Starting in 8.3  hours. 

See ya on the other side!

Daily fortune cookie: "Endurance and persistence will be rewarded." Appropriate huh?