not really one for resolutions ...
... but theres a few things Id like to work on in 2008:
1) Exercise. I need to get back to my exercise. I dont know how much I can do given my toe is still a bit of a mess, but I think I need to make an effort. Its been nearly 8 (or is it 9?) weeks since the fall that set me back so bad. So I think I need to give up 30 minutes of TV a day to work this in.
2) Reading. I realize Ive fallen away from reading as a hobby/activity. I used to be such an avid reader as a child, and I havent read anything save manga for years. So Im going to give up 30 minutes of TV a day to do some reading. First up? Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Yes, Ive read it before, but its one of my favorite books, so its a good place to start.
3) Games. Ive gotten away from playing them, and this is a bad thing. I havent touched The Sims 2 since finishing my Legacy, so I think I want to play around with that. Im working on Blue Dragon, and if I get Mass Effect, that will be on the horizon. So Ill have to elimiate another hour of TV a day to work that in at least a few days a week ... might only be one day a week if I want Adrian to see my progress due to his large amount of travel.
4) Career. I need to think about a career. I believe my best course of action is to pursue a certificate in Admin Administration for the medical field, and then possibly work towards a Medical Assistant certificate or degree, depending on how much course work I want to do. I think getting into a new job -- while maybe still keeping my 8 hours a week at the Rec Center to keep up the benefit of free admission as well as additional customer service experience -- would be good.
5) Bump. Yes, I have NOT given up on a bump in my future. First step is to talk seriously to Dr Burke. I think as good as the MAOI has been for my mental health, its not conducive to having a baby, and I think thats something I really want to do. So, talk about medicine plus about whether he thinks Id have to be hospitalized during pregnancy. Thats the big road block to having a baby ... the thought of being put in the psych ward cut off from everything for months scares me, and I know its something Adrian does NOT want at any cost. Hes made that pretty clear. But if I can avoid that, I think I can do it. Dr Brown (the gastric bypass surgeon) already said Im at a weight I could get pregnant safely, although hed have to monitor me carefully. But thats all doable.
I think thats more than enough. Bump is probably a long term effort ... Im not sure I can even GET pregnant at this point, but we can try. The rest, I think can realistically be accomplished -- or in the case of the re-education, at least begun -- in this upcoming year.
So, I guess we will revisit this in a year and see how Ive done ... how many hours Ive exercised (or pounds Ive lost), books Ive read, games Ive played, progress on the career and bump ... it will most certainly be a busy year.
But, for tonight, none of that. I dont think Ill make it to midnight, so have a happy new year celebration for me. Ill see you all in 2008.
Love,
Dor.