But. But. I made it out alive. And I'm feeling strong going into 2009. Even though bad things happened, I believe those things kicked me in the butt until I spun around and faced the right direction. That's where I'm headed in 2009. The right direction.
So, on with the resolutions, right? I kind of mentioned some before, but here they are.
1. Work out half an hour a day, five days a week (to begin with).
2. No more junk food.
3. Write at least half an hour a day, every day. I can't be a writer if I don't write! Need to get back in NaNo mode.
4. Finish my thesis.
2009 will be the year of the svelte(er) author Jill. Hear me roar. Rarr.
Okay. Back to my thesis. :P
8 comments:
You're going to be one busy girl! Hey, did you ever finish reading Looking for Alaska? Saw that in an earlier post and am wondering how it was.
Also, this is Chandler from Fumbling with Fiction...random google name...but could you make it possible to post comments with not just google/blogger accounts?
Hmm...I'm beginning to wonder if anyone had a good 2008. At least 2009 has nowhere to go but up!
I really don't make resolutions, because then I feel bad when I don't actually keep them.
Pretty much my only goal for 2009 is to get a cat, maybe two. That's it. Simple. :)
Happy New Year!
I hear you on the 'difficult 2008' deal. However, my bad really did make me do the best thing I've ever done...write my first novel.
Chin up Jill Wheeler, chin up. 2009 will be the year of good. Believe it.
Sure, Chandler. I have a bit left to read of Looking for Alaska. It is a very good read, but the holidays (and all my icky deadlines) have gotten in the way of my finishing it yet.
Sara, sorry to hear your 2008 sucked, too. But this is our year! I have a feeling!
Dan, awwww! Kitties! Post pictures!
Thanks, K.M. Yeah, it was like that for me, too. If the really bad thing hadn't happened, I wouldn't have spent so much time writing in November to get my mind off it. So something good did come out of it.
((hugs)) it took me 2 years to finish my thesis. I feel your pain. But you WILL get through it, and you ARE a writer. You can do it!!
Happy New Year!!
2008 didn't seem to be that great a year for a lot of people, but we all seem determined to do something better with 2009 and that's what counts!
Best wishes on your resolutions!!
But didn't you finish writing a novel? (I'd be interested in reading it if you need any more readers, although I guess I'm a complete stranger who stumbled across your blog.)
Your thesis sounds interesting, I'd be interested in seeing your book list to see what you've read.
Best of luck in 2009. And give yourself some time to finish Looking for Alaska. John Green rocks.
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