As we come to the year end ...

Things to do for 2011

I want to pick up a language - Cantonese... maybe not. I wont have much chance to use it.

Language of choice - Spanish.

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Me thinks it is about time I start thinking of some resolutions for next yr ...no?

Resolute Resolutions

I have been really busy over the past few weeks. Am slowly getting into the groove of work, although Australia Day break next Tue might break my routine somewhat.

Routine - that is the key I reckon to getting things done. Don't get me wrong, I have always been a strong advocate for spontaneity but when you lack motivation, some resemblance of routine does help.

As part of my - well, not NY resolution but more towards a "better" me, I am setting up a routine.

Wont get into too much detail now but lets say that its for a healthy me.

Putting on my dancing shoes

I went out with a fellow migrant mate and her boy on Sat and over hot pot and drinks, we were discussing how lazy things have been since moving here to Melbourne.

Perhaps it is the lifestyle thing where most everything shuts down at 5pm and all you want to do is go home and veg (or head to gym for those who are keen). I can still remember the energy I had back in KL - after heading to gym after work, then head out for dinner and only be home at around 11pm or so - and this is done nightly! An age thing? Hmm.. I dunno - I still FEEL young, not too much creaky bones yet - its just sheer laziness I reckon.

Well, things will change - I have been wanting to take up some fun energetic activity and apart from the body combat class at gym on Thurs nights, the Tues pub poker night, and the start on the golf lessons on Sat mornings - hopefully this would get my ass into gear and out of the slump of being a coach potato on weekdays.

Does anyone want to take up Ceroc classes on Wed? Its at Smith St, Fitzroy. The more the merrier hey!

The quest to keep fit

I am guilty as charged - I have never been a fan of exercise.

Call me a couch potato, call me plain lazy .. *whatever* .. but at the end of the day, it would take something really convincing to get out on a cold day and actually get my ass onto any type of exercise.

Well, lets get some things straight though. I do like walking (especially when it is combined with shopping) or on the days I take public transport to work. I have walked from St Kilda to Southbank on a whim but the simple thought of going to gym just makes me go all blank and decidingly less enthusiastic.

I must say however, I have been quite successful with my current resolutions and despite some slow starts, I have been rather consistent and have been getting my sorry lil ass up.

The initial mental block is still there and I still abhor going when say I am exhausted and all I want to do is lay down on the couch with my feet up and the telly on but min 3 days a week, I head to the gym where I go through the motions of 40 - 45 mins of cardio and a series of rep to tone and strengthen the upper body.

I read recently that the most common New Yrs resolution is to start going to gym/exercise but like most resolutions; these either fall over by the 1st or 2nd month or even don't get started at all! I am 4 months in and admittedly, it is baby steps yet, but I am adamant that I will keep to it this time around.

Yet another....

Sigh.. I really should get my act together and start putting thoughts to words..

Tomorrow...*yes* ..tomorrow...

New Year, New post, New Beginnings?

Oh goodness me... its already 2008.. and its close to the month end already...! Where are the days flying by to?

Anyway - its a brand new yr so why not celebrate by having a brand new blog? The old one was focused on the single life *more on that later* and some but as it IS a brand new yr... I figure its also a great time to start a new blog.

Lets start with lil steps wont we - New Year resolutions.. lol. How often do we say we will start something and then a week later just decide that its not for you and kick it?Admittedly, I slacked off late last yr (hey.. 6 months on resolutions ain't that bad !) so lets put this down on paper .. (err.. online) and see how this yrs go...

1. Goto gym at least 3 x a week
2. Loose the jelly belly... *eeks*
3. Save money
4. Don't be a bloody workaholic
5. See a bit of when travelling for work
6. Don't keep ol hatred's. *Forgive.. but don't forget*
7. Excel

1 post down.. several more to come.