Happy New Year

Albeit a little late, Happy New Year! I've been finding plenty to keep me busy this first part of 2009, much of which has to do with the fact that I'm procrastinating. I have yet to take down the blasted Christmas tree. I absolutely loath that job. I don't know what it is, but I just can't seem to make myself start. Perhaps admitting it is the first step.

I've decided that my project over the next 6 weeks or so (you know how I love projects) is going to be ME. In October I finally started getting back to the gym and I'm finally back to the point where I can say it is now in the routine again. And while I've been hitting the gym every weekday, I admit, I've been half-assing it a little bit - at least I was. This week (maybe it's 2009 - the year for Change, right?) I've been more focused and pushing myself a little harder. I've also decided (I can't believe I'm writing this) that I'm going to lose 9 pounds. I've been wanting to lose 5 lbs. for about 5 years, and over the holidays, I put on 4 lbs. so I had to add that to the equation. I can't do a crash diet, because I have no power over hunger. I have to eat, so I'm trying to be sensible about this. If you read nothing more on this topic from me, you can assume that I've failed miserably. The odds are against me since I've never once in my life met one of my "weight-loss goals".