Resolutions

[jpskewedthrone]

It's that time of year when we all resolve to be better people or do more things in the new year. So here's my list of things I'd like to accomplish in the new year. The first is fairly standard:

I want to lose 15 lbs: I noticed over the past year that I gained a little weight. Not tons, and what I have gained I think comes from passing that magical 35 year mark. Part of it though is that I think I started eating a little more than usual during the spring/summer months and I haven't cut back. Or rather, I just cut back in the last few days. And let me tell you, I'm HUNGRY! *grin* Or at least, I'm hungry an hour or so before lunch and an hour or so before dinner. I'm not cutting anything out, like eliminating chocolate or carbs or anything. I'm just not eating as much of the stuff as I normally eat. We'll see how it goes.

I want to sign 3 new contracts: I'd like to sign three new book contracts this coming year, not necessarily all part of the same project. I have the two sequels to Well of Sorrows that I just handed in that I'm hoping DAW is interested in. I also have the current proposal I'm working on. I figure there are 2 ways to end up with 3 contracts: sell the sequels to Well and the book I've just started OR sell the book I've just started along with 2 sequels to it.

Find an agent: The other thing I'm hoping to do with the new project is to snag an agent. I've already contacts a few and at least one is waiting to make a decision based on how the new project looks. Which is why I should be writing right now and finishing the proposal off. *grin* But I wrote 1100 words on chapter 4 yesterday, and have already got some words this morning, so I should be good. I know I'm nearing the end of chapter 4 already. Only one more scene to go, which I hope to get to this afternoon, then the plot synopsis to write up.

Become an international bestseller: I mean, this is in the bag, right? I've got that German deal, so by August, when it's released there, I know I can quit the day job and live in luxury for the rest of my life.

Win the lottery: Nothing big, just, you know, ten million or so. Think of the release parties I could throw at cons! Oh, the boytoys! The single malt! The chocolate! (Which will be eaten in moderation.)

So that's my list. What's yours? Anyone have any cool New Year's Eve plans? I think we're keeping it simple: hit the bar, then hit home. It's kind of cold and snowy out. Not condusive to much else.

And I leave you with a link to THE GUINEA PIG OLYMPICS!!! Enjoy. (My favorite is the archery one.)

Comments

[mardott.livejournal.com]

I've been trying to lose 15 pounds since 1990. Now I'm trying to lose 30. The thing that's never made clear to us, is that when we get to our 30's, we have to cut calories. We have to cut more every year, unless we can do things like run marathons or bike a hundred miles every week. That's just the way it is.

[jpsorrow.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm trying to cut the calories. It will be hard with the birthday coming up this weekend, but AFTER that. . . .

I do cycle for four hours every week. Hard cycling, not just pleasure cycling. I think it's the food.