Resolutions of 2009: Year of Frugality

A new year calls for…new year resolutions! Oh yes, how we love to scribble down these empty promises to ourselves year in year out. But alas, we’ll forget all about them in no time, perhaps even before we make it to Valentine’s Day of the said year. Or we could renege on them by comforting ourselves that we had made those resolutions under pressure or in a drunken stupor. Then we’ll tell ourselves that we’ll do better again next year. Rinse and repeat. But, I’m no promise breaker. So, as you’re out partying January 1st away, I’m sitting here at my desk penning down my 2009 resolutions, and hopefully, when I revisit them at the end of the year, I’ve not broken any!

  1. Write more, type less. Spelling has become atrosious atrocious with the constant use of spell-check to correct errors. Pen and paper for the win.
  2. Stave off junk food, fried food, fast food, and basically any kind of unhealthy food. However, once-in-a-while indulgence is forgivable.
  3. Avoid carbonated drinks and alcohols because they consist of empty calories. Living on a diet of tea and fruit juices since November 2008.
  4. Go running at least thrice a week. Something that I have always wanted to do but didn’t find the motivation to go and do it.
  5. Stay single. Relationships require time, effort and money. I have none.
  6. Cut back on gatherings/reunions/get-togethers. They become pointless when conducted too often and besides, I’m not a sociable person.
  7. Curb spending on material wants. Family is not exactly rich or well-to-do. Should exercise caution when shopping to avoid impulse purchases,
  8. Be less temperamental. Keep emotions in check. Maintain an indifference to how others view me. How I see myself is more important.
  9. Contribute more to society. Get involved in volunteer work to help the needy and less fortunate. Give to charity. Karma works both ways.
  10. Show more empathy. Do not hesitate to lend a helping hand when others are in need because of social stigmatism. No matter how small.

Which are you guilty of not doing enough? Need help keeping committed? Well, if you’re a persistent procrastinator like me and need a pinch on your wallet before you are booted into action, try Stickk.com and write yourself a commitment contract.

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