Resolutions for 2005

“I thought about this on my dayhike Monday.
2004 was a hedonistic pig-out for me in many respects. I partied, traveled, went to a bunch of cool shows, and generally goofed off. It was fun, but not satisfying. I'd like to have something more to show for 2K5.
That being said, I hope that 2005 finds me involved in more charitible work.
I'd like to do something with Boys and Girls Club. I also want to get involved with a military dependants organization. I know how tough it is on families of deployed servicemen/women.

Anyone else have 2005 resolutions beyond the usual lose X amount of lbs?”

“I did quite a bit with Boys/Girls club several yrs ago. Loved it.”

“Around the first of the year I will be a volunteer companion/chaplain for a Hospice organization in the Chicago area--provided I pass the physical and the background check!”

“1) Spend more time with family and friends and less time giving away my free time....

2) Complete the Breast Cancer 3-Day, AND raise $5,000 for my walk.... :-)

3) Build a better portfolio of my artwork and photography and start my own business (instead of giving away my time for free!)”

“One of my resolutions is to volunteer more. I just applied to be a USO volunteer. Another one is to learn how to play guitar.”

“What are you gonna do with the USO? Do you live near a military installation?”

“1. Take better care of myself (nutrition, water etc)
2. Keep in touch with my friends and family more consistently (I've been a horrible correspondent)
3. Complete the 72 hour 300 mile coast to coast MI adventure race with my teammates and have a blast doing it!

Other than that I'm aiming to be the best person I can be every day of 2005. To do unto others....and be more patient”

“Currahee, they need volunteers at every USO location. I am within an hour's drive to the USO locations at Midway and O'Hare airports, Great Lakes, and Navy Pier. Don't know yet what they'll have me do. On my application I said I was willing to go to any of those places on any shift and do whatever they need done. Some of the things they had on the app were typing, computer work, sewing, baking. At least those are the things I said I could help with.

I also just finished a volunteer project for the Veterans History Project. I find that with my bf Jon over in Afghanistan currently, I gravitate to military volunteer positions and projects. It makes me feel like I'm helping out in a tiny little way.

I learned something new about the USO. Did you know that if you are going to the airport to meet a military person, you can go to the USO office at that airport and get a pass which allows you to meet them at the gate rather than at baggage claim? When Jon arrives at the Indianapolis airport next August, I am definitely taking advantage of that.”

“I find it easier to make resolutions for other people. For example, you people resolve to be more polite on TT and to get more bag nights in 2005.”

“I would like to volunteer more time in helping co-eds feel more secure about their bodies, thus fighting several horrible & debilitating mental disorders at once.



And I hope to get back to the 'dacks.
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“question. "co-ed" means co-educational, as in a school that enrolls both men & women. so why are only girls called "co-eds"?”

“well, i guess it came from schools that used to be men-only, and it was a new thing for girls to be there, so the guys called them that. but it still doesn't make any sense!”

“Co-ed is easier than saying "College Babe/Hottie".”

“yeah, but since co-educational means both, you could be talking about a guy! haha! burn.
;-D”

“Dictionary defines co-ed as:

noun {C} US OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL


a female student in a college with male and female students.

I win! What's my prize?”

“Great thread Currahee! You've caught me at a time when I was starting to mull over my passed year and look ahead to the next (my bday and new years are days apart so I often dwell on this stuff a bit this time of year).

Not sure about any particular resolution. I would like to simplify my life overall. With Sass quiting work soon and going to school this will happen financially no matter what. I havent done any serious volunteer work in a bout 3 years. Little bits here and there but I used to volunteer 3-5 hours per week for 6-7 years and I find that I miss helping folks out. I also realize the example I set for my daughter would be powerful. I am sure I'll find something to do if I look hard enough.

I would also like to finish up my house projects. We busted arse this week and are almost complete with everything. It'll be nice to live here and not work here.

As Dhutch mentioned, I too am planning on doing the 72 hour adventure race (with her) and that is a big life goal for me. The whole process will be (and already is) very rewarding.”

“well i know that's what it means! i'm just saying it doesn't make any sense.”

“I think birch should stop telling his friend they stink.

Bassturd...”

“Quit being Sophomoric lyra!”

“LOL!


She can be sophomoric if she dressed for the part..............at least the part I'm thinking about.......”

“i resolve to tell Aero & bearmagnet to EAT IT much more often.”

“i resolve to tell Aero & bearmagnet to EAT IT much more often.”lyra
11:30:43 AM
12/30/04


Anytime, sweetcheeks.”

“LOL! 2005 should be a great year!”

“Isn't 2005 the Chinese year of the monkey?”

“Dibs! I responded first!”

“Yay! Ring in the Monkeys!”

“I will be a dad in 2005 so first goal will be to care for our child. I have thought about signing up to be a volunteer to work on the AT for a week.

Like Ruby, I want to get more practice in on my guitar's”

“WK - with Nigal?”

“Then again birch, maybe my resolution should be to shower more. LOL!”

“Shower more or longer? I spend a lot of time in the shower.”

“The USO may be something for me. I live near the Airport in Nashville. That's just down the road from Ft Campbell.”

“This year I'm gonna do it more.”

“1) To write Thank-You notes more consistently.

2) To determine what the "important" things in life are, and to cut out what's not important, thus not stressing myself out as much!

3) To "sucker" my boyfriend into marrying me. (His word, not mine!!)

:)
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“i resolve to try harder to see lindsey lohan naked”

“I resolve to get a new job even if it pays less.”

“careful with that twig or ya might end up with two jobs


I resolve to spend less time in the shower and more time typing with two hands.



Maybe attempting both is a stretch?”

“raise 2100 for the breast cancer 3 day walk (AHEM PEOPLE A LITTLE HELP?)
at least 20 bag nights
lose 20 pounds
work out at the gym and stick to a schedual
have the best damn garden and lawn in the neighboorhood.
get knocked up. ;)”

“I've tried to quit smoking on New Years Day several time to no avail so this year I'm going to quit on the 2nd day of the New Year and see iffin that works. I also bet a co-worker a 100 dollar bill that I would do it. He's also quitting and iffin he starts back first that 100 bucks will buy me some new gear....err..well maybe it will help purchase some new gear LOL!”

“I resolve to attempt to not kill any TTers this year. I know... it will be tough!


Oh yes, and to win the annual TT Ithaca cookoff this year, now that'll be an easy one!!!”

“1. Finish building my truck
2. Knock down debt
3. Stick to my workout
4. Build a more solid financial plan for the future
5. Get jiggy wid it.”

“The USO may be something for me. I live near the Airport in Nashville. That's just down the road from Ft Campbell.”
Currahee
1:00:32 PM
12/30/04

I was born at Ft. Campbell. Of course, I don't remember it, but I've wanted to visit to see the place where I was born. I suppose it's just like any other military base.”

“no new resolutions for me this year.
I'll do what I have to do to survive on this #&%!$ed up earth.”

“I'm definitely getting pregnant this year.”

“it wasn't me.
smirk :)
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“Uuuhhh, it really is Nimblefoot. Just thought I'd be completely ridiculous instead of mostly.”

“lol... oopps....”

“1) to be in the best shape and health ever by my 51st birthday...

2) to make a decision about my future....school.....location.....etc....

3) to finally let go of some ghosts.....to move on...and let myself enjoy life.....

4) and....to make sure the people in my life that I love, know it as often as possible.....”

“Awe!!LOL!”

“No resolutions but here are some goals:

1) No ambulance rides.
2) Spend Valentine's day with my wife.
3) Finish the NH 48 peaks (I have five to go).
4) Hike the long trail.
5) Hike the rest of the Vermont AT.
6) Have a big party in May and invite some TT'ers.
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