there will be things we never dared

Resolutions, just like promises, are ill-fated to be broken. Looking back to my January 2012 post, I can definitely give myself a pat on the back and whisper, Good job, Anne, for following nothing on that lengthy blab. 

This year, I've got nothing grand on my list. Ergo, I bid "lose weight" goodbye. 

Here they are, in medyo particular order:

1. Go back to using the good ol' pen and paper.

I shrugged the idea of getting a planner two months ago because who am I kidding? All I ever use it for is a few weeks of doodling and trying out new pens and it just gets back to being a stagnant piece of artifact in my room. But the rest of what I'll write in this post is what this particular resolution is for. I'll have a planner (a few days too late, who cares). I already have a notebook waiting to be abused. This will be a fun ride.

2. Make lists.

Of everything and anything. Because I've always wanted to and I always fell short. It will be about the most mundane things to the most peculiar. Either way it will be senseless and laughable. 

3. Track down my expenses.
Stick to my needs, control my wants. Always stay within budget. Live below my means. I MUST abide by these to fulfill #4.

4. Save. For real now.

I managed to open a savings account last year but it never went anywhere (never got to stick to it). This act needs force, so send me blows. Also, see #3.

5. Read all my unread books.

I have tons now, thanks to National's warehouse sales. I'm planning a realistic target of two books per month but to exceed that would be fantastic. And then maybe update my Goodreads account?

6. Love myself.
I may be the most selfish person I know but that doesn't mean I take good care of myself. I'm experiencing old people body pains and they're not getting any better. And I'm too much of a prick to see a doctor. Ugh. Watch what I eat. Eat more vegetables. Do cardio at home. Just bloody do muscles stretches because I am a statue and I want to be a healthy teddy bear.

7. Keep posting embarrassing photos of myself.
For the lulz of it all. I used to be aloof around cameras. I hated seeing selcas (or selfies, whatever). But I guess I've gotten used to seeing my face and all its abnormalities and I take pride in my late puberty (zits! zits! zits!) that posting photos of my face online has become a habit. But I don't get embarrassed anymore. I do it just for laughs. And because Fat Amy is my Patronus. (If you haven't seen Pitch Perfect yet, WHY?)

8. Get 8 hours of sleep daily.
I know sleep is such a rare gem nowadays. I'm one of the lucky few who can actually get all the sleep I want even on a hectic day, but I torture myself by averaging on 4 to 5 hours of slumber on weekdays. In line with #6, I shall do this.

I guess that's it. My nape is in major pain right now, as is my entire head. All I want to do is embrace #6. So hey! Let's start living 2013 by sharing all the love we can muster! Sprinkle it like fairy dusts to ourselves, to our family, our friends, even to people we don't really like! It won't hurt one bit, and it will help keep things feather-light. 

*Because talking to myself is a real treat: Anne, I love you. Please love yourself back. Now, group hug.