Progress Update- New Year's Resolutions

Well, we're about 1/4 of the way through 2010 already so I figured it's a good time to see how I'm doing with my resolutions. First up, I said I'd exercise more. I'm happy to say that I'm succeeding on that one! I go to the gym at least 3-4 times a week (save for a few times when I've gotten sick). So good job, me! Next up, eating less. Also doing pretty well with that and I'm even eating a bit healthier! As for the resolution of taking more time for myself, well, Pearl Jam has announced a small spring tour and I will be going to 5 or 6 of the 11 shows- not too shabby! And aside from spending money on the Pearl Jam tickets, I haven't been spending money except on necessary things like food, gas, etc. And lastly, I wanted to read Entertainment Weekly's Top 10 Fiction books of 2009. So far, I've finished five of them and the 6th one is waiting for me to pick up at the library. All in all, I'd say I'm doing pretty darn good so far! How about you- have you stuck to your resolutions or are they long forgotten?

New Year's Resolutions

Well, we're in the 2nd week of the New Year, so I figured I'd put my resolutions out there. Obviously, one of them isn't to do things on time or this would've been up on January 1st. Anyway, here's what I'm hoping to accomplish in 2010-

1. Exercise more. I'm getting a gym membership this year and the gym is on my way home from work, so no more excuses! I'm hoping to go 3-5 days a week, though ideally I would go all seven. Even if I just do 30 minutes a day on a treadmill, elliptical, etc., as long as I'm moving and getting some exercise.
2. Eat less. I'm not going to say eat better since I've learned I can't live without certain foods (what can I say, I like chocolate.). So I'm hoping to just cut down on the portions of what I eat.
3. Take more time for myself. One way I'm hoping to do this is if Pearl Jam goes on tour. I'd love to take some time and travel to see them in various cities on the East Coast. The great part about that is not only do I get to see them play (a lot), I get to visit friends that I don't see too often. It's really a win-win.
4. Spend less. Too often I go shopping for clothes and shoes when I don't really need to and I'm hoping to curb that this year. It's okay to purchase things every once in awhile, but within reason.
5. For the 2nd year in a row, I plan on reading all ten books on Entertainment Weekly's Top 10 Fiction Books of 2009. Along with a few other personal selections, I'm hoping to have all of those books read by the end of the year.

So, those are the things I'm hoping to do this year. What about you, did you make resolutions this year? Have you already broken them? Share your resolutions as well as your successes and failures with them.

All of that said, Happy New Year!