New Year Resolutions

Wow, who came up with this concept? All I know is that each year they just prove to me, as well as millions of others, just how much we lack the will power to see something accomplished. Don’t believe me? See for your self. Here is a peek into just a few of mine from over the years…

Improve my knowledge:

2004: Read 10 books on the New York Times Best Sellers this year.
2005: Read 5 books on the New York Times Best Sellers this year.
2006: Read 1 book on the New York Times Best Sellers this year.
2007: Find out what the New York Times Best Sellers is this year.
2008: Read at least one article in the Busty Blondes of Drag Racing issue of my favorite car magazine this year.

Enjoy a hobby:

1993: Do a full restore on the ’72 Nova this year.
1994: Start the restore on the ’72 Nova this year.
1995: Remove 2 years worth of dust from the ’72 Nova this year.
1996: Sell the ’72 Nova and never buy another car again this year.
1997: Buy another car this year to replace the ’72 Nova.
1998: Do a full restore on the ’69 Nova this year.
1999: Start the restore on the ’69 Nova this year.
2000: Remove 2 years worth of dust from the’69 Nova this year.
2001: Sell the ’69 Nova and never buy another car again this year.
2002: Buy another car this year to replace the ’69 Nova.
2003: Do a full restore on the ’56 F-100 this year.
2004: Start the restore on the ’56 F-100 this year.
2005: Remove 2 years worth of dust from the ’56 F-100 this year.
2006: Sell the ’56 F-100 and never buy another truck again this year.
2007: Buy another old truck this year to replace the ’56 F-100.
2008: Do a full restore on the ’54 F-100 this year.

Better my health:


2003: Get my weight down to 180 lbs.
2004: Get my weight down to 200 lbs.
2005: I will buy a lifetime membership to a gym and work out five times a week.
2006: I will continue to pay for my lifetime membership and work out at least three times a week.
2007: I will try to make my payment on time and to make it to the gym at least every Saturday.
2008: I will try the new burger joint that opened in the mall two doors down from the gym.