New Years Resolutions

SleepyButch · 12-31-2012, 10:42 AM

Wow what a year I've had! I am happy that it's over. Time to let go of the old and start with the new.

So my new year's resolutions are and in no particular order...

Cook more at home.

Learn to relax, breathe, and just let things happen.

Learn to take care of me more.

Do something fun at least once a week.

Learn to like Oklahoma. I'm here...for now.. I might as well search out the good things.

WintergreenGem · 12-31-2012, 11:22 AM

I don't believe in making New Year's resolutions. For me they never work out.
I just wanted to leave a message for everyone.

ruby_woo · 12-31-2012, 11:26 AM

My New Year's resolution is to be less of an introvert, try to actually leave my house more often, and try to meet new people. The perfect butch or guy isn't going to land on my lap while I watch Mad Men on Netflix.

JustLovelyJenn · 12-31-2012, 11:51 AM

New Years Resolutions can be tricky I think, simple but still challenging.... I want to better myself always, and make progress in some way. I try and break them into categories.

My Health...
... I will revive my body using a change in diet (go back to eating how I used to, less carbs, more fresh and natural foods)
... I will strive take a weekly meditation walk where I can be surrounded by nature and allow the baggage of life to lift away from me.

My Future...
... I will continue my education by starting a bachelors program in teaching

My Faith...
... I will find a way to be active in a spiritual community, no matter the obstacles, because I understand that community opens the soul and allows for growth and courage.
... I will remember to practice privately with more regularity in an effort to keep my spiritual focus at home and in all I do

I don't have quantitative goals for a reason. I try not to live life about the numbers, but about the experience and quality. I also try and remind myself regularly that goals are only starting points for progress, they may change and change is good, so long as you continue moving in a positive manner.

Happy New Years Planeteers!!!

WolfyOne · 12-31-2012, 12:08 PM

I don't really do new year resolutions
What I will say is bring on this new year, I'm ready

At the top of my list of what really isn't a resolution, is change...my move out of OKC will happen in 2013
All I need is a place accepting of my rescues and I believe the rest will fall into place
Also for 2013, I want to find love again, not just any kind of love, I want true love, deep love, so I can fall in love love

That's about it, I'm a simple person with simple needs
No sense in asking for more than that heading into 2013
Everything else after that would be like icing on a cake I wasn't even expecting

Katniss · 12-31-2012, 12:53 PM

Katniss~~ Happy New Year to all!

girl_dee · 12-31-2012, 01:12 PM

my only change is to include a Gratitude of the day thought at the end of each day, and to write it.

We did this a couple of years ago, and i enjoyed it, so i am going to do it again.

diamondrose · 01-01-2013, 08:06 AM

My resolution is to find better employment so I can leave my current job. I am determined for this to be my last year at my current job.

JAGG · 12-31-2012, 11:48 AM

Although my Dad went to heaven, 2012 was a great year for me. The pain is still fresh and stings from the lost, but I know it was time, and I know he is happy and well and always with me. And it won't always feel like this.
I had some excellent adventures and made some awesome memories. In fact some of the the best memories of my life were made this year!!!!
I made some sound smart investments, and life is good.
I am not one to make resolutions I just improve as required. lol
I am looking forward to 2013 , I know it will be an even better year yet. Because I will make sure that is exactly what happens.
I am grateful for all the love and abundance in my life ,and see it only getting bigger and better.
I'm happy, healthy and ready for all the new adventures this year surely holds.
2013 lets rawk!!! 13 has always been a lucky number for me.

TheMerryFairy · 12-31-2012, 11:49 AM

Ringing in the new year is always bitter sweet for me.

The way my life has shifted from one year into the next is always semi intense. It's not necessarily a bad thing, it's just hard for me to pick a focus when change is constant. I tend to make resolutions with good intentions on keeping them only to find myself breaking up with them a month or two later.
This is particularly frustrating for me because self care is major priority to me - whether it's physical, emotional or spiritual.

I've had some time to think about this in preparation for this evening and I've simply concluded that I cannot just make a resolution for the "upcoming year". I have to devote myself to something long term as well.

Here's what I've come up with.
- To leave the situation I'm in. I love my partner dearly, I just can't continue to love somebody who doesn't love me with the same respect or depth.
- Allow myself to indulge once in awhile. I don't want to go back to the days of complete impulse buying for stuff I don't need, but I DO want to feel like I deserve to treat myself.
- Let my freak flag fly. I've been confined way too long. It's time to feel free. I make my own decisions. Oh and nobody gets access to my closet ever again. You embrace me for who I am or you get shown the door.
- No more negativity. I'm not talking about somebody having a bad day, or myself having a string of bad days. I mean that rotten soul crushing negativity that makes your entire self tingle. I cringe at the sight of drama.
- I'd like to learn meditation on a higher level to keep myself at peace & find a way to connect to my spiritual side.
- I'm committing myself to being more active in the community & to educate myself on how to get involved with some of the issues our brothers and sisters are facing.
- I believe that life is about the adventure. My last resolution is to enjoy new experiences I've been wanting to have or those I didn't realize I wanted to try out, but waited on somebody else to share them with me.

12-31-2012, 10:42 AM	#1
SleepyButch Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Dude Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him Relationship Status: Taken Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hidden Valley Ranch Posts: 3,511 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,220 Thanked 11,248 Times in 2,754 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Wow what a year I've had! I am happy that it's over. Time to let go of the old and start with the new. So my new year's resolutions are and in no particular order... Cook more at home. Learn to relax, breathe, and just let things happen. Learn to take care of me more. Do something fun at least once a week. Learn to like Oklahoma. I'm here...for now.. I might as well search out the good things. __________________ . You cannot embrace those things that will not embrace you back.

12-31-2012, 11:22 AM	#2
WintergreenGem Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Ms, Miss Relationship Status: Married to Graham Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 180 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 347 Thanked 505 Times in 140 Posts Rep Power: 6005574	I don't believe in making New Year's resolutions. For me they never work out. I just wanted to leave a message for everyone. __________________ Did you take the time to truly know?

12-31-2012, 11:51 AM	#4
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,992 Times in 3,684 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	New Years Resolutions can be tricky I think, simple but still challenging.... I want to better myself always, and make progress in some way. I try and break them into categories. My Health... ... I will revive my body using a change in diet (go back to eating how I used to, less carbs, more fresh and natural foods) ... I will strive take a weekly meditation walk where I can be surrounded by nature and allow the baggage of life to lift away from me. My Future... ... I will continue my education by starting a bachelors program in teaching My Faith... ... I will find a way to be active in a spiritual community, no matter the obstacles, because I understand that community opens the soul and allows for growth and courage. ... I will remember to practice privately with more regularity in an effort to keep my spiritual focus at home and in all I do I don't have quantitative goals for a reason. I try not to live life about the numbers, but about the experience and quality. I also try and remind myself regularly that goals are only starting points for progress, they may change and change is good, so long as you continue moving in a positive manner. Happy New Years Planeteers!!! __________________ --Jenn

12-31-2012, 12:08 PM	#5
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,392 Times in 4,138 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I don't really do new year resolutions What I will say is bring on this new year, I'm ready At the top of my list of what really isn't a resolution, is change...my move out of OKC will happen in 2013 All I need is a place accepting of my rescues and I believe the rest will fall into place Also for 2013, I want to find love again, not just any kind of love, I want true love, deep love, so I can fall in love love That's about it, I'm a simple person with simple needs No sense in asking for more than that heading into 2013 Everything else after that would be like icing on a cake I wasn't even expecting __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

12-31-2012, 11:48 AM	#9
JAGG Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: JAGG Relationship Status: =) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa (cat free zone) Posts: 6,093 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 18,651 Thanked 17,531 Times in 4,137 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Although my Dad went to heaven, 2012 was a great year for me. The pain is still fresh and stings from the lost, but I know it was time, and I know he is happy and well and always with me. And it won't always feel like this. I had some excellent adventures and made some awesome memories. In fact some of the the best memories of my life were made this year!!!! I made some sound smart investments, and life is good. I am not one to make resolutions I just improve as required. lol I am looking forward to 2013 , I know it will be an even better year yet. Because I will make sure that is exactly what happens. I am grateful for all the love and abundance in my life ,and see it only getting bigger and better. I'm happy, healthy and ready for all the new adventures this year surely holds. 2013 lets rawk!!! 13 has always been a lucky number for me. __________________ I don't want to spend my life with someone I can live with, I want to spend my life with someone I can't live without.

12-31-2012, 11:26 AM	#3
ruby_woo Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme Preferred Pronoun?: her/she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 427 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,848 Thanked 1,941 Times in 376 Posts Rep Power: 17615392	My New Year's resolution is to be less of an introvert, try to actually leave my house more often, and try to meet new people. The perfect butch or guy isn't going to land on my lap while I watch Mad Men on Netflix.

12-31-2012, 12:53 PM	#6
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12-31-2012, 01:12 PM	#7
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01-01-2013, 08:06 AM	#8
diamondrose Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 1,384 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 2,895 Times in 923 Posts Rep Power: 13536274	My resolution is to find better employment so I can leave my current job. I am determined for this to be my last year at my current job.

12-31-2012, 11:49 AM	#10
TheMerryFairy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Pansexual/Sapiosexual femmey dyke who likes to crossdress now and then Preferred Pronoun?: She/her OR ze if I'm crossdressing Relationship Status: Floating and walking My path, happy in life. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: On my Merry Fairy way! , Canada Posts: 3,630 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,727 Thanked 8,694 Times in 2,987 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Ringing in the new year is always bitter sweet for me. The way my life has shifted from one year into the next is always semi intense. It's not necessarily a bad thing, it's just hard for me to pick a focus when change is constant. I tend to make resolutions with good intentions on keeping them only to find myself breaking up with them a month or two later. This is particularly frustrating for me because self care is major priority to me - whether it's physical, emotional or spiritual. I've had some time to think about this in preparation for this evening and I've simply concluded that I cannot just make a resolution for the "upcoming year". I have to devote myself to something long term as well. Here's what I've come up with. - To leave the situation I'm in. I love my partner dearly, I just can't continue to love somebody who doesn't love me with the same respect or depth. - Allow myself to indulge once in awhile. I don't want to go back to the days of complete impulse buying for stuff I don't need, but I DO want to feel like I deserve to treat myself. - Let my freak flag fly. I've been confined way too long. It's time to feel free. I make my own decisions. Oh and nobody gets access to my closet ever again. You embrace me for who I am or you get shown the door. - No more negativity. I'm not talking about somebody having a bad day, or myself having a string of bad days. I mean that rotten soul crushing negativity that makes your entire self tingle. I cringe at the sight of drama. - I'd like to learn meditation on a higher level to keep myself at peace & find a way to connect to my spiritual side. - I'm committing myself to being more active in the community & to educate myself on how to get involved with some of the issues our brothers and sisters are facing. - I believe that life is about the adventure. My last resolution is to enjoy new experiences I've been wanting to have or those I didn't realize I wanted to try out, but waited on somebody else to share them with me.