New Year's Resolutions

I never make these. But as I have been sitting in my apartment like a hermit, sick all week, I was left with a lot of time to ponder what things I do that I would like to continue and how I could push myself a little more.

Changing is out of the question. It's not realistic, and I don't really have the ganas to change, anyway. I just would like to be the best and happiest me possible.

1. EAT BETTER. And I don't mean "healthier." I mean BETTER. Most days, I come home from work beat, having the only energy to heat up some Trader Joe's thing, or make some pasta. One sad day I remember a meal of cheese and twizzlers. (consecutively, not at the same time. And it was good cheese. But sad nonetheless.) I think I'd rather spend the $ to eat something delicious rather than something cheap, easy, and unfulfilling.
2. EAT MORE THINGS IN CRUSTS. In my travels, I often marvel at the fact that no matter anywhere you go, if it's served in a crust, it's fucking delicious. Quiche, tart, empanadas, kibbeh... I forget how delicious and easy these things are to acquire and eat. They keep well. They taste good. And I am really starting to hate the better-than-average school lunch options.
3. TONE MY ARMS AND GUT. I've been saying this for years. Actually, every other day or so for years. Yet I never do it. I'm 35 now, and soon these body parts will be beyond repair if I don't start now. I remember that there was this super skinny girl I knew in college who was about 90 lbs but totally ripped. I remember thinking that if I was that skinny it would be easy to be that toned. Well, now I am skinny, and I'm not. No excuse.
4. GET OUT MORE DURING THE WEEK. Since school started this year, I basically run home and work my butt off until I am totally exhausted and ready to sleep. My gym routine has suffered, my dancing has diminished, and I don't even make dinner plans with friends. I've become a hermit. This shit has to stop, even if it's only once a week.
   
5. MOAN AND GROAN LESS. I bitch a lot. I don't really want to stop bitching completely. I realized how boring and draining it is to be around someone who is SO NEGATIVE ALL THE TIME.
   
6. DANCE MORE. I gave the tango thing a good shot this year, but I had some negative experiences that have held me back. I need to try Djoniba once more for some more samba, as it seems that the places to do it is quite limited. Maybe I'll give the swing thing another go. Either way, there needs to be much more dancing.
7. CALL MY FRIENDS MORE. I hate the fucking phone, but then I turn around and I haven't spoken to my closest friends in forever.
8. BE CLEANER. My apartment is nice. I should keep it that way.
9. KEEP CREATING. I've done a good job of this, and need to keep it going. Knitting, sewing (getting that serger up and running...) crafting in general. It's nice, and luckily most of my friends appreciate a nice homemade gift.
   
10. BE HAPPY. It's a choice. Hopefully if I do the above 9, #10 should be a cinch.

Happy new year!!