Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Bring on 09 Baby. Bring It!

Yippy for 2009!

What I am thinking for this year might sound a bit broad, but if I apply it to the different areas of my life, then it's more specific.

BROADEN MY HORIZONS

That's it, you might ask?
Yep. That's it.

Think about it:

Workouts: Try new things, mix it up. I love running and yoga but I need to get back to lifting weights, back to kickboxing, back to spin classes. Expand my routine.

Health: There are several more things I can do to live a healthier life. Cut my drinking, do a master cleanse, etc, etc.

Friends: Pick up the phone and reconnect with old friends. Actually go visit them. Reach out to new friends, make an effort to get out of my hermit shell.

Dating: Uhm, yeah this will be the hard part for me this year. But it has to be done. I'm not going to get anywhere in this arena if I'm home having dinners with you-know-who all the time. I need to get out where there is an opportunity to actually meet someone I find interesting (no easy feat, my friends).

So there you have it.

Happy new year to all and to all a good night. Be safe and don't do anything I wouldn't do.
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40 comments:

  1. LucasDecember 31, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    I love the "reconnecting" with friends goal! That's been a big one for me this year....Thank You FaceBook! Never pass up an opportunity to tell someone how you feel about them, even if it's as simple as "everytime I'm with you I laugh" or perhaps "everytime I read your blog, I'm inspired"...because I am. Thanks for a great 08 POM!

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  2. SusanDecember 31, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    Happy New Year!

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  3. N.D.December 31, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    That's a great plan. I like the theme. I call myself a hermit all the time. I need to adopt that too! Happy '09!

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  4. AbbyDecember 31, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Ha, thanks for your comment - I guess it was half-assedness in the planning more than the execution.

    By the way, thanks for sharing your blog with everyone. A friend of mine (ND, in fact) tipped me off to it a couple months ago, and I've loved following all the escapades.

    Here's to kicking off 2009 with a bang - looking forward to reading about how this horizon broadening goes!

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  5. SarahDecember 31, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    GREAT goals! Some of which I need to copy - because who did I have pre New Years Eve Party drinks with - you got it. It sucks. This year we will beat it!

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  6. JoggerDecember 31, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    Happy New Year!!!!

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  7. J~MomDecember 31, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    Great goals!!

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  8. The LaminatorDecember 31, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    Happy New Year. Sounds like you have great goals and indeed are ready for 2009! Bring It!

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  9. rinusrunningJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    Happy running 2009!.
    Rinus.
    http://rinusrunning.punt.nl/?home=1

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  10. AddictedToEndorphinsJanuary 1, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Great Resolutions! Just a little tip from the goal guru (That's what I call myself)...Try and be more specific, and give yourself deadlines for when you want to do things by! It helps keep you accountable!

    Have a great 2009! Can't wait to see what it holds!

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  11. JudiJanuary 1, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    sounds like a good plan. i think the spinning classes and a new b/f will spark things up for you. :)

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  12. RainaJanuary 1, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Sounds like a very good plan. I, too, have the "usual" goals I set every year, but this year, like you, reconnecting with old friends will be added to the list. Here's to a great 2009 for us all!

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  13. AlisaJanuary 1, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    I really like this plan. Broadening horizons is a great goal.

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  14. DeniseJanuary 1, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Happy New Year, sounds like you have a great plan for 2009!

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  15. X-Country2January 1, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Great plan! I like the friend one.

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  16. Carolina JohnJanuary 1, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    i love the expansion plans. You want to set a real broad challenge? throw a sprint triathlon into the mix. they are quite fun.

    and keep an open mind to people you find interesting. Some people might be more interesting the second time you talk to them. The south carolina version of that determines how many missing teeth you are willing to put up with.

    btw, don't be afraid to venture to the east coast every now and again. You've got friends here too. Pick a destination race maybe.

    Good luck, i'm really looking forward to seeing you go through the year.

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  17. hollyJanuary 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Thank GOD 2008 has finally gone the way of the dinosaur. Best of luck in 09 - can't wait to hear about the dating.

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  18. RunToTheFinishJanuary 1, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    2008 finally got me back in to things besides running, but you are right cross training more would be a very good thing..probably help my arms!

    I am positive there is a great guy out there just waiting for you and now that you are open to it, it'll happen!

    Happy New Year

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  19. Reluctant RunnerJanuary 1, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Nice ... really well-rounded!

    Happy New Year to you, POM!

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  20. AronJanuary 1, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    awesome goals POM!!! i hope 2009 is a GREAT year for you :) happy new year!!!

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  21. chiaJanuary 1, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    I think we can all learn a little lesson following your lead. Expanding horizons and embracing new things (or re-embracing the old) is probably one of the top 10 goals I've heard so far. Great approach and many happy wishes for 2009!

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  22. MonicaJanuary 1, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Have a happy one!

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  23. Mrs FuriousJanuary 1, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Happy New Year!

    Good luck with branching out. This is always my own struggle... of course the broken butt is kind hindering me at the moment. ;)

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  24. LauraJanuary 1, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    I love your friends one - that's exactly what I'm trying to do and you just put it so well. However, watch out for the master cleanse one - I've heard those are actually not good for you and can be kind of dangerous.

    Happy New Year!

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  25. KellyJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Happy 2009! Those are great goals. Best of luck with everything. I agree with your first commenter, thank goodness for stalking...wait, I mean facebook. Great addiction, I mean social networking tool.

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  26. LaurelJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Happy New Year!
    Your "goal" sounds like a great idea. Perhaps I could use that one myself.

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  27. RunToTheFinishJanuary 2, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Sarah said you ran the Portland Marathon.. what did you think of it? I've tenatively got it on my list!

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  28. Jess January 2, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    I think you've come up with an awesome resolution! I mean there's so much you can do in each of those areas! Good thinking!

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  29. BOBBI McCORMICKJanuary 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    love all the goals! I am with you on mixing it up!

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  30. TammyJanuary 2, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Love the goals! I have some friends I need to reconnect with as well...

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  31. UnknownJanuary 3, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    I really like that- there's so much that you can do with broadening your horizons! Have fun getting out of your comfort zone:)

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  32. CJanuary 3, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Love your tag for this post. I also like your resolutions. Mind if I borrow them? :)

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  33. carlaJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    *sigh*

    I need to mixitup AND reconnect with friends.

    now I need to figure out how Im gonna do both at once!

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  34. MarcyJanuary 4, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Sounds like a great plan to me :-) Here's to 2009!! Whoot!

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  35. MichelleJanuary 4, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR PRETTY LADY!!!

    I love all your goals for 2009!!! Reconnecting with old friends is the way to go!!!

    Keep it real in 09!

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  36. KikiJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    I turned 39 in the day after it turned 2009...I am want my body to be in the best shape of my life...I need a plan for this though...working on that still!!!

    Happy New Year POM, come run the Myrtle Beach Marathon....its in February....my mom signed up to run it, not me, not there yet.

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  37. MendyJanuary 5, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    I have the reconnecting and reaching out to friends as well as one of my 2009 goals.

    Great list, Jessica! Happy New Year!!!

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  38. Chic RunnerJanuary 5, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    You're going to rock in '09, and SERIOUSLY!!! can we NEVER meet up ha ha, I feel like we are always missing each other! soon!

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  39. VivJanuary 5, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Great plans for 09, I love how you touched on plans for your life to making you an awesomer person.

    Happy New Year, best wishes for a healthy strong 2009!

    just in case you have not don't forget to sign up for free running shoes on my blog

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  40. eurydiceJanuary 6, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    good luck with your goals. i'd love to do a cleanse but i don't want to do it alone!

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