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[ckn]

1. Finally get around to starting some new educational courses. Tempted to do an OU Engineering degree. Haven't done it over the years because I keep telling myself I'm too busy but then spend far too much time on this computer doing nothing constructive. All purely personal interest stuff, not career related.

2. Get rid of nuisance clients. I have some clients who refuse to listen to sense, even in strongly worded written opinions, then get very snippy when I submit invoices for having to spend extra time fixing their faults caused by them simply not listening. The same people who expect me to drop other clients to respond to their needs immediately. The same clients who tend to take 60+ days to pay invoices and tell me I can take my business elsewhere if I don't like their finance policies. They may bring in money but I think I'll be taking up that option in the last sentence for three clients. I'll probably lose 15-20% of my workload and income but my stress levels will go down by far more and I'll be far happier working for clients who respect me. I "sacked" one client last year for refusing to be civil to me, he shouted at everyone and worked on a manage by intimidation method; he got really shouty when I told him that I wasn't an employee and wouldn't take that; thankfully, we were still at the pre-project planning stage and I could walk away without contractual liability.

3. Spend more time with family. I get home probably once a year these days to visit family and it's a rushed affair over two weeks trying to get everyone in. A good few of my family members aren't in great health and are certainly not getting any younger so I know I'll regret it heavily if I don't take the chance to spend time with them.

4. Improve my diet. Cut out more salt, cut out snacking, ensure I eat plenty of fruit & veggies, cut my drinking a bit and eat fewer takeaway and restaurant meals.

That'll do as headline resolutions...

[hindle xiii]

How are people doing with their Resolutions?

I haven't lost as mush weight as I would have liked to by now, however I'll keep plugging away.
I haven't spoken to any of my friends in two weeks, while this isn't a resolution, it is part of being happier on my own.
I am doing more of the things I want to do, but being selfish takes longer than a fortnight.

[paley]

Stop smoking. I started in 1983 in Athens. I once gave up for 6 years. I mean it this time

Maybe next time

[Number 16]

Maybe next time

That's tough, especially if you'd lasted over two weeks.

I managed to give up five months ago today. I hadn't really planned to, I just woke up one Sunday morning in August and decided 'that's it, no more'. It's worked... so far!

I don't what's made the difference this time. Even three years ago when I was seriously ill and diagnosed with sky high blood pressure I couldn't give up. I was puffing away again after only a month. Since then I tried and failed to give up several times. This time I think the lack of planning helped, I just did it.

Don't worry though, there's always next time.

Edited by Number 16, 17 January 2010 - 02:16 AM.

[Copa]

1. Run a half marathon
2. Play board games more often
3. More holidays
4. Keep strumming away on the classical guitar

[ckn]

1. Finally get around to starting some new educational courses. Tempted to do an OU Engineering degree. Haven't done it over the years because I keep telling myself I'm too busy but then spend far too much time on this computer doing nothing constructive. All purely personal interest stuff, not career related.

Not done...yet

2. Get rid of nuisance clients. I have some clients who refuse to listen to sense, even in strongly worded written opinions, then get very snippy when I submit invoices for having to spend extra time fixing their faults caused by them simply not listening. The same people who expect me to drop other clients to respond to their needs immediately. The same clients who tend to take 60+ days to pay invoices and tell me I can take my business elsewhere if I don't like their finance policies. They may bring in money but I think I'll be taking up that option in the last sentence for three clients. I'll probably lose 15-20% of my workload and income but my stress levels will go down by far more and I'll be far happier working for clients who respect me. I "sacked" one client last year for refusing to be civil to me, he shouted at everyone and worked on a manage by intimidation method; he got really shouty when I told him that I wasn't an employee and wouldn't take that; thankfully, we were still at the pre-project planning stage and I could walk away without contractual liability.

Done Two clients informed that I am no longer available to them. One other put on notice that they either start paying more promptly or I will withdraw future services.

3. Spend more time with family. I get home probably once a year these days to visit family and it's a rushed affair over two weeks trying to get everyone in. A good few of my family members aren't in great health and are certainly not getting any younger so I know I'll regret it heavily if I don't take the chance to spend time with them.

Not done... yet

4. Improve my diet. Cut out more salt, cut out snacking, ensure I eat plenty of fruit & veggies, cut my drinking a bit and eat fewer takeaway and restaurant meals.

Getting there... slowly.

[Trojan]

4. Stop masturbasting.

Note: I'll be happy to achieve three out of the four!

Doctor "you should stop masturbating"
Patient "Why?"
Doctor "Because I'm tryng to examine you"

[Tommy The C5t]

Not to shout at the referee but I broke it after 40 seconds today as my friend keeps pointing out.

[hindle xiii]

Not to shout at the referee but I broke it after 40 seconds today as my friend keeps pointing out.

Swear box?

[Trojan]

Not to shout at the referee but I broke it after 40 seconds today as my friend keeps pointing out.

[hindle xiii]

It took a while, but I'm doing ok with mine now. Not quite the slim jim just yet or the strong silent type but not as down and cheerier then late 2009.

If anybody cares...

[Andrew Vause]

1. Get a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Get out of the sh!thole called Carlisle and move back down saaf!
3. Re-evaluate my list of 'friends'.
4. Stop masturbasting.

Note: I'll be happy to achieve three out of the four!

Only a W**ker would fail the 4th resolution.

[hindle xiii]

Only a W**ker would fail the 4th resolution.

And a dope would make it in the first place.

[Copa]

1. Run a half marathon
2. Play board games more often
3. More holidays
4. Keep strumming away on the classical guitar

Ran the half marathon last weekend ... 1 and 3/4 hours of fun.

[l'angelo mysterioso]

NO, in fact I've thought of a few more !!!

Oh, and that's a 1960's Yamaha 2 stroke 250cc twin with a 54mm bore x 54mm stroke motor layout, nicked from the Adler design of the early 1950's, which is like posting up a feckin picture of Johnny Wilkinson and saying "Happy now??????????????"

NO I'M FECKIN WELL NOT !

owt for a bit of peace

[DiH68]

Well, mine were to get out the rut, do some travelling, and to sort out where I'm going in my life.

So far, two months off work is sorted, trip to Borneo to work at orangutan sanctuary sanctuary and other travels is booked, now I just have to sort out the rest of my life

[hindle xiii]

Nearly half the year has gone already, shock horror.

I'm keeping to mine well enough. That said I'm gonna remind myself what they were...!

[hindle xiii]

That said I'm gonna remind myself what they were...!

Oh yes. Tick, tick and tick.

2st 8lb as of the last weigh in from Friday, not too shabby.

Cheery sod now.

I am ace.

[timtum]

2st 8lb as of the last weigh in from Friday, not too shabby.

Well done!

[hindle xiii]

Half the year gone, maybe worth a bump.

Next weigh in tomorrow but we're talking about 3st lost. I'm not one for -ing but I will that. That is also without any pills, surgery or special/fad diet. I can't see why I couldn't do another 3st by January 1st. I shall try my best anyway.

Really happy chappy too. Considering not much else has changed.