Category Archives: Routines

2010 Resolutions: 4th Quarter Check-up

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My 2010 resolutions were resolved a long time ago. Some of them have been going well, and some of them have not. In the spirit of honesty, and because I’m trying some new things, thought I should give everyone an update.

1. Exercise every day in the morning.

Still off-and-on, but I have recently realized the importance of exercise to my happiness and mental health (yeah, I know, duh), so it’s on.

2. Write for at least one hour every weekday evening, and do promo on the weekends.

Know what gets in the way of creativity? Homework. Yeah, that’s kind of a whiny cop-out. NaNoWriMo approacheth, though, so I have hope that I can yet accomplish this.

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Resolutions: March 15 Check-up

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Two New Year's Resolutions postcards
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My 2010 resolutions revolve around routines, so I wanted to do a March 15 update on the routines I’ve successfully implemented, and the ones I have not.

1. Exercise every day in the morning.

This has been off and on, although I’m proud to say that right now it’s on. Robbie and I started P90X, and in order to avoid having to do it when I get home from work (when I’m usually starving and/or grouchy), I’ve been doing it in the morning. It’s a daily routine, so there’s no cheatin’, like “oh I can just do it twice this week.” Nope. Doesn’t work that way. My goal? Stick with it for all 90 days– then re-evaluate. (Of course, as I’m typing this, my arms are stuck in a partially-bent position and I can’t stand up straight… but the soreness wears off eventually, right? Right?)

2. Write for at least one hour every weekday evening, and do promo on the weekends.

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