Here's my new years resolutions for 2008:
- Regain peak personal fitness - With a little help from some friendly rivallry, my target this year is to get down to at least 16% bodyfat... with more as a bonus. I once managed 14% bf whilst at uni, so I know I'm physically capable of it!
- Brush my teeth TWICE daily - I've gotten into a very good habit, and now brush my teeth every night. I aim to improve this in 2008 and brush in the morning as well. It should keep the dentist happy, and reduce food cravings too (mint flavor always makes me feel less hungry for some reason).
- Start on a housing deposit - I've had enough of renting. My medium-term plan is to hang around Portsmouth for the next 3 years. Beyond that, though, I'd really like to get onto the housing ladder, and for that I NEED a deposit. Of course, 100% mortgages will still exist in 2011, but if the financial turmoil persists they'll be somewhat rarer, and with stupid rates that make you feel raped. My goal is to save a total of £10k (with Bunni's help, of course), by 2011.
- Be a safe driver - I've just passed my test, and I'm quite a liability on the roads! My goal for 2008 is to drive at least 2000 miles without getting a single scrape on my nice new vehicle.
- Get a tiger-stripe tattoo - I keep talking about getting a tiger-stripe tattoo on my arm, but I never actually get down to it. This year I will source an artist for a design that I like, and then get it drawn on my left arm. No excuses!
- Quit Smoking - I started smoking a cigar or two a week this year because it gave me a buzz. Now I don't feel anything from them, though, and they ARE unhealthy, so it's time to give them up!
- Publish more tutorials on Biorust.com - My pet project, Biorust, has been neglected somewhat in 2007, thanks to interference from real life and World of Warcraft. I plan to publish at least 20 new personally-written tutorials in 2008. This will require more than a little help getting stock photography, but at least the technique explanations will be easy...