check your sugarcoat at the door

resolution update

I’ve always struggled to keep on top of events that require acknowledgment. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc. My friends and family deserve recognition on their big days and I’m forever forgetting. I put the card in the mail the day of, if at all. Or send a text around lunch, which is about as impersonal as it gets. My mid-2010 (middle of the year already!) resolution is to be more on top of this. There’s simply no excuse not be a better person in this area. Two cards are going out today and I’m utilizing all forms of reminders and highlighters to be aware of what is coming up. It’s my responsibility to do what I can to remind the loved ones that they’re thought about, goddamit. So help me, I’ll get this.

On that note…
Six months ago I resolved to make some changes. So far…

• Forever the picky eater, I will try new foods and branch out from my usual favorite staples this year.

My appetite is broadening and with that, my cooking skills. My feelings about the kitchen are sort of kind of a step above loathing now, which is huge progress. Where before I dreaded even coming home if it meant I’d have to make my next meal (the horror), I get excited to pick up new things at the grocery store for experimentation in my kitchenlab.
Some new likes: avocado (like, within the last two weeks), SOUR CREAM, cucumbers, potato and macaroni salad, and Chinese food (namely, orange chicken). I planted four zucchini plants in my front yard, which will lead to a number of recipes including batch upon batch of zucchini bread, which I’m silly thrilled for. (Other suggestions?) I’ve acquired a BBQ and will be playing with all kinds of seasonings, marinades and rubs this summer. You’re welcome for dinner anytime, you know.

• I will spend more time with my sister, assuming she lets me. (Fourteen-year-olds are busy individuals.)

My sister and I are talking and texting more and more often. The sleepovers aren’t so frequent but she’s out of school soon and I will be stealing her away from hormone ridden boys for amusement parks and hikes. She has no say in the matter, as I’m the oldest. I’m hoping for a shit ton of live music too. It’s about time she got on board with my influence.

• I will take better physical care of myself.

If there were a resolution progress contest, I’d have the gold, but for sure and I would flaunt it proudly. I’ve let some old, bad habits bury themselves, cut way back on hard liquor, made an almost daily stretching routine and utilized the oil cleansing method for my skin. There’s deep conditioning, hiking, almost meticulous oral hygiene rituals, moisturizing and sun screening. I’m pretty proud of how this resolution has stuck for these last few months. It’s integral for the long run of this machine that I keep up regular maintenance and remind myself that I hope to be around for a while, and not look too bad while I’m at it. The last two evenings have ended in a sweaty mess on the treadmill and tonight will as well. (Text to the boy: Twenty-five minutes tonight, GONNA DO IT.)

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