It’s about that time of year again, where everyone makes a pact with themselves which will most likely be broken before the end of January. I’d like to think I can follow through on something I’ve committed to, so the following are my new year’s resolutions for 2010:
Develop tastes and opinions on wine
I have an appreciation for good beers and whiskeys, but I have never developed much of a knowledge of wines. Beer began with brewing my own in the dorm freshman year, and my appreciation of whiskey is the result of discovering the one type of alcohol which will never disappear from my room during a house party. Throughout my time at Wittenberg and Ohio State, I have never really had the chance to learn about wine, and much of what I have had is the grape-flavored vinegar “Box-Wine” from having one to many to know better at parties. My goal here is not to become some wine snob, but simply to have an understanding so I can go to a nice restaurant and not look like a jackass.
Cook an actual meal a few times per week
Over the past year, grad school consumed my life; in the past few months, work has done the same. I used to cook very healthy meals for myself once upon a time, but as my free time dwindled, I found myself surviving on a diet of frozen and prepackaged food. Double-stuff Oreo’s, Cheetos and candy are great (if you are 5), but now that I’m actually an adult, I think it is time to stop eating foods that make me feel sick.
Social Life
I need to get out and meet more people my age around town. Free time is a rare commodity: I’ve been working 50-60+ hour work weeks, studying for the CFA exams, trying to exercise for an hour 3-4 times per week, and working on getting the instrument rating for my pilot’s license; there is literally not enough time in the day to have a life. In the months since I’ve moved to Charlotte, I really haven’t met anyone my age outside of work; this needs to change.
Golf Game
I used to have an acceptable golf game, however I don’t get to play nearly as much as I would like. Golf isn’t like riding a bike, if I only play a few times per year I have to re-learn my swing every single time. I want to find a nearby driving range and practice regularly so I can at least keep the ball on the fairway (or setting the bar really low, at least out-drive the girl who has never played before!).