OK, Why not?
I resolve to start something this year, but much more importantly I resolve to finish something. Currently in process are 2 and a half novels, three musical albums from three different projects, a couple screenplays, and yes, even a musical with Andy. I have a sickening affinity for starting things, but I need to finish one. Or even two, but I'll settle for one at this point.
I resolve to do a better job of talking to people, but honestly, it's been hard largely because I've had so little to say over the last year. 2004 sucked, in more ways than I care to elaborate. I resolve to find some way to make 2005 better, because without changes there's no reason to suspect it will be.
I resolve to finally make it to Cedar Point this year, which I've been saying for 5 years straight now without doing it.
I resolve to fight to regain my sense of humor. For a long time now, too long, it's been hard to laugh at how ridiculous it all is, even though it's been far more ridiculous than ever before. And that ability to laugh is more important than anything. I resolve not to take myself (or anyone else for that matter) too seriously. I resolve to be more absurd and friendly and ridiculous.
I resolve to become an international rockstar, become fabulously wealthy and then fundamentally change the way in which capitalism is practiced to consider more than the profit motive. It would be best to do this before summer, so I can spend some free time in the boat.
I resolve to buy some new shoes, as the Vans I bought it San Francisco for $30 are finally starting to fall apart.
I resolve to live an interesting life. I resolve that even if I fuck everything up, I'll at least have something to say when I talk to someone I haven't seen in 6 months. I resolve to be willing to fail miserably, at the expense of just being miserable. I resolve to do something, even if its wrong, and do it as well as I can manage.
You shall be my witness, and see how resolute I will be. And if I'm on the path to say all this again next year, then hit me.
Posted by ktismael at January 5, 2005 9:56 AM