Stupid New Year Resolutions

As I sit her drinking my Crystal Light Tea, attempting to drink water (yes, that's right...something that hasn't gone through a filter of darling, lovely ground beans), I realized that lately I have let my health slide a little bit.

I ate meat over the holidays (not a killer, I know) which always makes me feel gross. I haven't been drinking enough (or any) water and apparently, although vodka is clear, it doesn't count. I haven't been as rigorous in going to the gym...okay, so I really haven't gone at all in December and I'm starting to feel it. I've gained about 10lbs back since September but mostly, just feel blah. My energy level isn't as high, I'm usually fighting a headache, and just don't feel right up to par.

So, today has been my first day of eating healthy, drinking (urgh) water and tomorrow morning, I'm set to go to the gym, a place that I'm sure misses me as much as I miss it. I would have gone today but I spent my afternoon unpacking my suitcases and cleaning my room. It took awhile.

Also, my buddy Ashley in the most heterosexual way possible suggested we go shoe shopping sometime as we're going to run a half-marathon this summer...hopefully. That's the plan...it's a good plan.

What is it about the new year?

I don't understand the point of complaining about being single. As I'm watching a few talk shows, my downfall time-waster, I have realized there is so much information directed towards women finding their mate.

Between dating sites, self-help books, websites, articles in magazines, and all these stupid ideas, it's overwhelming. Does society really believe my ultimate goal in life is to find a man? Seriously?

Think about it for a minute. I never clean up a mess that isn't mine. I don't have to worry about what someone else thinks about my actions and goals. I don't have to be concerned with someone else's aspirations and whether it could hinder mine. I can go out as late as I want, come home when I want (if I come home) and I can be selfish. I like not having to remember birthdays, anniversaries or any other date. Being single means I don't need to attempt a balance between work, school and a relationship. And, I always get the remote.

While relationships are great for some people and I assume that eventually I'll fall for someone, realistically, it would take a lot for me to decide whether or not I wanted to give up being single.

Beat up a child at New Years Dinner

What better way to start the new year than a dinner with the family? Don't answer that. I came prepared this time. The list included:

-Tranquilizers

-Vodka

-Duct Tape

-Super Glue

-Ball peen hammer just in case nothing else worked

These were all for the crazy relative. We all have at least one (some of us have more...that relative that no one really gets along with - she's grumpy, nasty, contrary, irritating, and even mutters to herself. Yep, one of those.

Thankfully, she was otherwise engaged (or perhaps, not invited) and the night went well apart from a 7 year old beating me at Wii bowling. Of course, I tried to cheat and would up clunking the little booger into oblivion with the Wii remote...accidentally, I swear!!!

He was a tough cookie and wound up winning by almost 150 points. Cheating doesn't pay...especially against a little goober :) Gotta love that kid.

Considering the circumstances, it was a great night. Claude is a perfect addition to the family, Uncle Colin makes amazing turkey, and Aunt Rebecca's cookies are yummy. We all had a wonderful night and hopefully, next holiday season goes just as well...but thankfully, it's a year away.

Possibilities

Have you ever met that person who everyone warns you against? He's trouble, bad news, etc etc. I want to say I listen to the warnings but typically, I have to figure it out for myself. The problem this time is that person doesn't really appear to be anything like the warnings.

There are two obvious possibilities to why this is:

Possibility One:

He's a typical womanizer, think Charlie Sheen's younger brother, who is able to lie to me better than anyone else, acts like a perfect gentleman when I'm around, even though I've told him he has little to no chance, is still trying...but not really pulling out any lines. Officially, he's really just a huge jerk who probably should be slapped because he's pretending to be nice and is considering me a challenge, not a real person.

Possibility Two:

He's actually a genuinely nice person who went a little nuts for awhile, developed a bad reputation and wound up hurt a little in the process. While possibility two might be a little bit hard to believe, since I'm pretty much 'Possibility Two' as well, I can believe it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a stupid girl. Listen to what other people say but always judge for yourself.

In all honesty, I really don't believe it's the first one...and I'm kind of glad I gave him the chance because he's a pretty awesome friend.

Luckily, Grand Manan hasn't rubbed off on me so much that I just constantly listen to the rumours and thankfully, I've given up trying to please other people just to make them stay friends with me. Grand Manan has a tendency to make or break reputations. I understand people make their own decisions but the problem is that youthful stupidity often fades and yet, people are still left with a reputation that precedes them.

I also had to decide whether or not I was going to be friends with this person because it could/would irritate someone who should be close to me. I attempted to care for about a week but honestly, I'm not doing anything wrong and I think I'm making the right decision to not give up a friendship 'just in case' I hurt someone. Yes, it concerns me but everyone deserves a second chance and the opportunity to be given a fair chance. Thankfully, I'm glad I was called out on judging someone because I firmly believe he's possibility two.

New Year...New Resolutions

I do this every year and for the most part, I believe I'm one of the few who actually accomplish my resolutions. This year, here are my top three:

1) Be able to run a marathon (which means looking up how long a marathon is)

2) Get at least 2 A- or higher this term and the same next term.

3) Give up the TV in my room in res.