I mentioned on my Twitter account that I am thinking of revisiting resolution more often than annually. I have decided to try making resolutions for each quarter. These quarterly resolutions will refer to a larger annual theme. The theme for 2012 is Conviviality. It is my sincere hope that the year 2012 will be one in which I can repeal my inhibitions and habits to become a more social creature.
Some of my resolutions will begin sooner than the end of the year. I usually start them on my birthday, but there are some for which I cannot wait another monthsome. Yes, I just created the word monthsome. I learned that Shakespeare created over 1700 common words in his works. As a linguist, I feel that I have every right to create a few of my own. They will be included in the dictionary section of this website.
- Cook a pizza and invite people to eat with me weekly. Learn to make a new cocktail daily.
- Send a thoughtful message to at least one Facebook friend daily.
- Save money and return to Shibuya at the end of March.
- Smile more.
- Work towards the completion of academic articles and a textbook mornly.
- Live, musically, fifty years in the past. All music should have been released before the date in 1962. Purchase a record player and use vinyl whenever possible.
- Replace my wardrobe with a bespoke uniform. Wear a suit daily.
- Become a regular at a nice bar and restaurant. Go to each at least weekly.
- Save at least at least 25% of salary each month. This will do much to alleviate financial stress.
- Learn to play the violin and the guitar. Play a bit of Stepmania to keep the mind and reflexes quick.
- Follow a daily routine that involves writing, reading, exercising, cooking, and eating healthily.
- Start a group that is intended to prepare members for PhD and MD study. Take the GRE and MCAT.
- Sleep six hours nightly.
A nice set of resolutions, particularly the amount of sleep. They all seem healthy, achievable, and productive. You have a very nice smile, don’t forget to use it. All the best.