Archived Post - from Jan 2, 2006, Reolutions

Monday, January 2, 2006 Here we go again.
Ok, ok, alright already! As aptly pointed out in the comments log, I have yet to post in the New Year. So here they are, resolutions and revelations, in no particular order of priority:

Resolution # 1 – Blog more. I find this blogging therapeutic. Much more than watching TV or some of the other mundane habits we in Western Society have become accustomed to. And I like to read the comments.

Revelation # 1 – Insecurity breeds contempt. This is a whole Blog and I plan on it. The bottom line is that one’s insecurity tends to stir emotions of distrust and dislike. If we can get past our own insecurity then we in general will be happier with ourselves and others.

Resolution # 2 – Promote electronic socialization. I have a small circle of friends that are very well connected electronically. I would like to expand this circle. Not just e-mail, but blogging, instant messaging and forums. Some would say this is as bad as watching TV. I would argue that while sitting in front of the computer is the same physical actvitiy as TV, there is communication, interaction and thought with electronic socialization. And that is good.

Revelation # 2 – Life is good! Life has been good to me. I have a loving wife, great kids, a pretty darned good job and lots of good friends. I think I’ll enjoy myself more.

Resolution # 3 – Watch more movies. I’m not much of a movie fan in general. If I see one a month that is a lot for me. My wife and kids will watch 3 or 4 a week sometimes. But there are a lot of good thought provoking movies out there and a lot of good Fantasy/Sci-fi that are fun to get lost in for 2-3 hours. So I’m going to watch more, I’m shooting for about 3 per month, and then of course right a review on them.

Revelation # 3 – Community matters. I’ve been always kind of community minded, I just didn’t realize it. You can have a profound effect on the lives of those within a 25-50 mile radius of where you live. And when you have a positive effect, it feels great. The national media tends to divert our attention from this, wanting us to focus on the tragedy of the moment. But if we are all concentrating, constantly on our nearest neighbors that need our help, we would be in a much better position to help when a Katrina hits.

Resolution # 4 – Spend more time helping the less fortunate. To do this I need to quite believing that I don’t have enough time. All I really need to do is quite wasting time.

Resolution # 5 – Loose Weight. This is a health issue that I need to take care of. Problem here is my great love of good food and adult beverages.

Resolution #6 – Play more guitar. I’d really like to get the band playing once a month and practicing weekly.

I guess that should wrap this up. On ward!10:33 am est