Ha! Some days I wish I had an elevator at work. I'm up and down two flights of stairs all day every day. But, it helps keep me active in an office job, so I guess I shouldn't complain.
Running four days a week, increasing distance 10% a week until I get to marathon length. (But in my defense, I got pharygitis, and by doctor's orders, I had to take a week off.)
I resolved that every time I wrote the date, I wouldn't make the annoying mistake of writing 2008 instead of 2009. I did really well for two weeks then caved. Not all hope is lost, though. I'm slowly recovering ha!
Working out at least 3 times a week. I've become a stay at home/work at home dad since then and haven't been able to work it into my schedule. In other words, I don't won't to go early or go late.
I tried doing that as well, however it hasn't done much to help. I just click right past it. Its more of an annoyance now than anything.
And the worst part is that now I just feel like I'm too far behind. I feel very defeated. I tried the same thing last year and came up with the same result. Its like I'm just not meant or made to do it or something. Its a crappy feeling.
Hey Trevor,
Thanks very much! That's a great piece of advice. I guess I was worried about "missing" parts, so maybe for me a better plan may be to just pick up wherever I left off. I get discouraged when I see that little box be a different colour further ahead than I've read, which is why I gave up. I guess just going at it with a different perspective is what I need to do to be successful. Thanks again!
Pat…I had the same issue for a long time. I would tell you to read the days that you remember and not labor over the days you don't. Just pick up where ever it is that day. Once I took that attitude I stopped beating myself up so much and really began to enjoy it. It was my weird way of getting through feeling guilty and longing for more. Don't know if that helps, but it helped me.
personally, i could never read from Gen to Rev like it was a novel. i want to retain as much as i can. just read a verse a day. start with psalms or proverbs. lots of good meaty nuggets that can be chewed on awhile.
To lose weight (not doing well so far)
To read through the Bible in a year (I'm behind)
To start on our way to getting out of debt (so deep, we can't keep up as it is)
To pay more attention to my family (work and the stress of it have made that near impossible)
To pray more… to fast (not going well)
So, I have concluded that I am a complete failure at everything and do not deserve to keep on living. Or, at least I feel that way.
A friend of mine has been podcasting over at http://www.inventingaplanet.comfor the past couple of months. He's been using the stuff he's researched for his sunday messages, and reformatted the ideas for the podcast. Its not a religious podcast, so its been cool to hear his ideas in a non-religious form.
I think similar to what Trevor wrote on my comment a few comments down, just do it when you remember. Don't give up because you missed a few weeks. Keep at it!
I was pretty pumped about sharing with YouVersion, though. I may still do so as I go, but you're definitely right about the benefits of a real journal. My moleskine needs more than my dailly caloric intake!
didn't make any and haven't for quite some time. i found that's almost an automatic fail if i make resolutions. what i DID do was, stupidly enough, start a weight loss mission at the beginning of a 14 day road trip during Christmas break… a trip that included a stop at Dillard House of all places. i recovered from that and have a net loss of 9 lbs. so far.
maybe i should have resolved to keep comments short.
the whole reason I hate New Year's resolutions is because by now, they are long since broken. So, I don't make any. I was told that is wrong, can't remember why now.
RAIN IT DOWN
i didn’t do one, other than “principle before practice.”
Being nicer and keeping my opinions to myself. That lasted until right after the ball dropped
Ha! Some days I wish I had an elevator at work. I'm up and down two flights of stairs all day every day. But, it helps keep me active in an office job, so I guess I shouldn't complain.
HUGE one for me. I've had good days and bad on this one. Keep pressing on, though!
Taking the stairs instead of the elevator @ work.
Thanks Los and Pat. New episode coming out shortly. Good stuff going on here Los!
keeping up with my school work!
Walking my dog everyday. It is just too cold!
Quit drinking Pepsi & Arizona Green Tea!
Running four days a week, increasing distance 10% a week until I get to marathon length. (But in my defense, I got pharygitis, and by doctor's orders, I had to take a week off.)
I'm doing pretty good.
But there's been a few times where I really, really wanted to break them.
Jazzercise…everybody started to make fun of my leotard I was wearing.
Writing down some New Year's Resolutions… or am I just WAY early for 2010???
I resolved that every time I wrote the date, I wouldn't make the annoying mistake of writing 2008 instead of 2009. I did really well for two weeks then caved. Not all hope is lost, though. I'm slowly recovering ha!
Working out at least 3 times a week. I've become a stay at home/work at home dad since then and haven't been able to work it into my schedule. In other words, I don't won't to go early or go late.
So far, podcasting at least every two weeks.
I started reading the bible at youversion.com, and gave up after a few days.
I failed to make any.
I did the same, except i wanted to record my thoughts as well. it has been hit and miss. i made youversion my homepage and it has helped.
I tried doing that as well, however it hasn't done much to help. I just click right past it. Its more of an annoyance now than anything.
And the worst part is that now I just feel like I'm too far behind. I feel very defeated. I tried the same thing last year and came up with the same result. Its like I'm just not meant or made to do it or something. Its a crappy feeling.
not raising my voice at my kids! i try so hard… but some days are SO long and my patience are shot!
Hey Trevor,
Thanks very much! That's a great piece of advice. I guess I was worried about "missing" parts, so maybe for me a better plan may be to just pick up wherever I left off. I get discouraged when I see that little box be a different colour further ahead than I've read, which is why I gave up. I guess just going at it with a different perspective is what I need to do to be successful. Thanks again!
i still complain too much about my circumstances. my "resolution" was to stop *****ing and belly-aching. and i haven't stopped.
Pat…I had the same issue for a long time. I would tell you to read the days that you remember and not labor over the days you don't. Just pick up where ever it is that day. Once I took that attitude I stopped beating myself up so much and really began to enjoy it. It was my weird way of getting through feeling guilty and longing for more. Don't know if that helps, but it helped me.
personally, i could never read from Gen to Rev like it was a novel. i want to retain as much as i can. just read a verse a day. start with psalms or proverbs. lots of good meaty nuggets that can be chewed on awhile.
I'm about a week behind on reading through the Bible reading. I'm on the cusp of not being able to catch up.
Haaha. Dude. That was good. Now I love you more.
To not post comments on blogs.
Oops. Forgot to set one this year . . . I do resolve to do one next year though!
ha!ha! nice try!
talkin sh**
i deedn't do one,boss!i am a resolution.
trying to keep my head above the water
1. work out regularly
2. read the Bible every day.
I'm far behind on both…but the good news is I can get back on track with both.
Oh well, here goes…
To lose weight (not doing well so far)
To read through the Bible in a year (I'm behind)
To start on our way to getting out of debt (so deep, we can't keep up as it is)
To pay more attention to my family (work and the stress of it have made that near impossible)
To pray more… to fast (not going well)
So, I have concluded that I am a complete failure at everything and do not deserve to keep on living. Or, at least I feel that way.
good 4 u.
Yea. I tried too. A actual journal seemed to work better wfor journaling. Go figure
Like Mr. Mom? That is rad.
It's overrated.
hahaha seriously?
bad!this is bad!don't get behind! forget about the stoopid reading schedule. just read it, show it, rock it, preach it
bring it dont sing it.
why?
you=stud
Can you give me lessons?
Talking quietly?
fill in the stars please
too late.
A friend of mine has been podcasting over at http://www.inventingaplanet.comfor the past couple of months. He's been using the stuff he's researched for his sunday messages, and reformatted the ideas for the podcast. Its not a religious podcast, so its been cool to hear his ideas in a non-religious form.
I think similar to what Trevor wrote on my comment a few comments down, just do it when you remember. Don't give up because you missed a few weeks. Keep at it!
I hear ya.
no carbonated beverages. that lasted about a week.
I was pretty pumped about sharing with YouVersion, though. I may still do so as I go, but you're definitely right about the benefits of a real journal. My moleskine needs more than my dailly caloric intake!
Posting everyday on my own blog and commenting on others posts everyday.
Yeah that made me lol.
didn't make any and haven't for quite some time. i found that's almost an automatic fail if i make resolutions. what i DID do was, stupidly enough, start a weight loss mission at the beginning of a 14 day road trip during Christmas break… a trip that included a stop at Dillard House of all places. i recovered from that and have a net loss of 9 lbs. so far.
maybe i should have resolved to keep comments short.
I failed at making a New Years Resolution by January 1st.
the whole reason I hate New Year's resolutions is because by now, they are long since broken. So, I don't make any. I was told that is wrong, can't remember why now.
I concur!
focus on my new future and not my dumb past… haven't completely failed at it, but i ponder sometimes.
To not piss of Loswhit on his blog. I lasted exactly 19.8 days…
dang it…