"Resolution" is not a word I particularly like. Kinda denotes something has to be solved in a straightforward, firm manner... which is not really bad... but as if things really are all black and white instead of gray!

In my opinion, there are things to correct and improve in everybody but there's always good stuff. I don't think we ought to be "new" people since who we are is a result of our entire journey BUT changes should be made as part of growth.

So as an alternative, here's my 2008 "BETTER ME" GUIDELINES (things I want to live by for self-improvement):

* SAVE UP!

My perpetual struggle. Hehehe...

While I never regret money spent on traveling and good food and while I do think I did better in 2007 as compared to 2006, I regret that the figure in my savings account isn't well-proportioned to my salary. Definitely need to get better at this financial management thing. Tsk, tsk...

* GOODBYE COKE AND COKE LIGHT!

This one's difficult 'coz I loooovvvvveee Coke and Coke Light!

BUT it's not healthy and it's starting to become an addiction so I wanna snap out of it. A little something to give up...

Alternatives: water (go water therapy!), iced tea and hot tea, juice

* BECOME LIGHTER (PHYSICALLY)!

Well I'm happy with my body right now but I'd be happier if I lose 5-10 lbs more.

* BECOME LIGHTER (EMOTIONALLY)!

Left all baggage behind and going with positivity!

* BE MORE: WRITE MORE, READ MORE, WATCH MORE (good movies, plays, TV shows), TALK TO PEOPLE MORE, DANCE MORE, DRESS UP MORE, TRAVEL MORE, HELP MORE

Basically do more of the things I enjoy.

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So far I'm surprisingly doing well on the Coke thing. Thanks to the discovery of the yumminess of C2! Hehe... But still need to hold tighter to my money as couldn't help going out and thus spending every night of January's first week. But 'twas fun anyway and (as an obvious pathetic attempt at justification) I guess it's part of the "Be More" resolution. Hehe...

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