Resolute or Ir-so?

I don't actually think that title sakes any mense. It was supposed to be clever and catching.

Didn't work. Failed miserably.

Just like my new year resolutions for 2009.


Out of the eight resolutions I made, about one and a half, or possible three-quarters, succeeded.

Let's review them, shall we?

Those that I followed through with:
-Solve a Rubiks Cube: I did a pretty good job on this one, I reckon. Got myself a $3 Rubik's cube from the 2 dollar shop, solved it. I can do it in less than 5 minutes easily.

Those that I semi-followed through with:
-Spend less time on the computer everyday: Kinda. I go through stages. Overall, though, I can spend less time on the computer if need be. It all depends on how much there is to do on Facebook.
-Vary the genres of my short stories, so as to stretch and improve my writing skills: The few short stories I have managed to write this year have been of quite different genres/styles. I didn't write many, though.

Those that failed miserably:
-Get a job: Tried...Kinda. I left the trying till near the end of the year, though...didn't particularly help anything. But I did try. A lot. I'm still trying, even. It's just that nothing has come up yet. I got another rejection letter just a couple of hours ago.
-Start playing a sport again and keep fit during the off-season: Yeah nah. Didn't happen.
-Plan, write, edit, rewrite, edit & edit one short story per month: About 2 or 3... Almost 12, right?
-Complete the first draft of at least one WIP: Far from.
-Complete a wasgij puzzle: Never got around to acquiring one let alone starting or finishing it.

So there you have it. Fail with a capital F.

One resolution remains. The "ultimate" one.

Become a better person than I am now, by being more of a friend and being "there" for my friends when they need me, changing my attitude towards others and life in general, being more patient with people, friends and most of all family, and reaching out to those who need a hand, friend, shoulder, or whatever it is they need, or finding someone who can give that. Also spend more time with God, and have a deeper relationship with him.

I guess I can't really answer for that one, can I? It's really up to everyone else. My friends. Have I, or have I not?

And there we have it. 2009 is almost over. Time has run out.

Therefore the answer to the question, I'm sure you've already guessed, is Ir-so. Very much Irresolute.

I confess, though, I didn't try very hard. Maybe next year.