Things I'll get done in 2006. Dammit.
1. Finish the second book.
2. Publish the first book.
3. Journal everyday (this does not mean LIVE journal everyday. A girl needs some time in her own head, my friends).
4. Gym=good. French fries=bad
5. Feed the IRA. Feed the Money market account. One year, two year CDs towards long-term goals.
6. Cook more (re: learn to cook and then do it).
7. Set up 2nd Story monthly.
8. Make Christopher's life better however much I can and however much he'll let me.
9. Take more pictures.
10.Two new tattoos (who's good at text?).
11. More time to read for pleasure.
12. Read more nonfiction.
13. Read plays/watch more plays/write one. Or two or five.
14. Teach Mojo to high-five.
15. Less time wasting time searching the internet (for what? What am I searching for on the internet, exactly?)
16. More time with people I want to be spending time with and less time with people I don't want to be spending time with (why is that always such a HARD one?)
17. Let's say it again: gym=good.
18. Always wear sunscreen.
19. Floss everyday.
20. LISTEN.
21. Start ***** (private)
22. Invest in one serious piece of art.
23. BACK UP MY HARD DRIVE ONCE A MONTH (including photos and music and email. Hey Christopher, does this mean we need a zip drive? If so: GET A ZIP DRIVE).
24. Don't talk on the cell phone while driving.
25. Meet deadlines.
26. Vacation somewhere new with Christopher.
27. Don't chew fingernails and try (TRY!) to stop twisting my hair so I'm not bald at forty.
28. Less talk, more action.
29. REMEMBER TO WEAR MY READING GLASSES.
30. I was going to write, “Try my best to make the people I love happy,” but I'd wager the best thing I can do for them is to try and better myself. I remember once asking a favorite teacher how I could ever show my gratitude for all he’d done for me, and in response he quoted Nietzsche: “One does not do justice to one’s teacher by permanently remaining his pupil.” I’ve been turning that one over in my head for years, and I think I finally get it. Show your appreciation or love or strength or wisdom by being a better person, by using what you’ve learned, and by giving that appreciation or love or strength or wisdom to others.
This is by no means to say that I’m going to get all philosophical in 2006; however, if the situation calls for Nietzsce, I'll get my Nietzsche on.
Comments
i've seen the hair twirling/twisting in class. you look like you're 5 when you do it (not that that's a bad thing).
also, a flash drive would be enough (it's a little bugger that goes into your USB port and allows you to put things in it. they come in varying sizes) for your storage needs. unless christopher elects for a zip drive.
Posted by: N. Kittinger | December 28, 2005 8:19 PM
I can help you with some of those things. But you already make me plenty happy, in no small way by seeing how happy you are. But we will have to discuss # 21 on the ride to school next week!
BTW, Ben, watching your video, said, "They seem like the kind of people who... (not comprehending) DO a lot of stuff." I said I think they are. And as such, I'm pretty sure you'll get through a lot of stuff on your list. I'd vote for the fries over the gym any day, though.
Posted by: Betsy | December 29, 2005 9:15 AM
This is an honorable list. I should make a list too. God, how I love making lists-
Oh, by the way. Did you need someone to draw the text for your tattoos? If I put enough effort into it, I can be pretty good at that, if I do say so myself. I might be able to help you out, or at least point you in the right direction.
Posted by: Ashley Pflaumer | December 29, 2005 3:21 PM
We TRY to "Do a lot of stuff." Maybe it started in Prague, where it was always like, "We have to explore this great city!" and then I came home and realized I knew Prague better than I knew Chicago, which seemed silly 'cause I've been here ten years and can speak the language, etc. so why am I not running around in Millenium Park and going to good shows? So now we have TICKETS to things, I guess I'm saying. But there's also a lot of time at home, on the couch, with the dog, watching bad Netflix (you're my Netflix friend, Betsy, you know what I mean).
Posted by: Megan | December 30, 2005 10:08 AM