Before it gets irrelevant…
My New Year’s resolution for 2009:
1) Travel more. This Europe trip is just the beginning. I bought an extra week of vacation, I’m regrettably back at home, which means I’m ready to get out and see the world. I want to be in all seven continents before I die (or, when I’m feeling more optimistic, before I’m 30). Also, my friends are drifting further and further across the globe and I’m determined not to lose them.
2) Get on Survivor. What? As if you’re really going to “go to the gym everyday.” Fat-ass hypocrite.
3) Be present. I don’t think I’m especially bad at this, I just think it’s getting harder for everyone to do this. Technology is a double-edged sword. I’m tired of talking to a person who is playing with a Blackberry or just looking at the computer screen or is already thinking of the next person to hang out with. I realize I’m hard to listen to, but come on. From the lyrics of the great Michael Jackson, “That’s why I’m starting with me…” (Man in the Mirror, classic song).
4) Be taller. Expand my presence. My brother is probably about the same height as me. I don’t think anyone sees him as short though. Such is the luxury of a big personality.