Updates (Thanks, P)

Credit: I've printed out the letters, but still havent filled them out for the individual creditors and bureaus. I kinda forgot at one point, and then I went outta town for an exhausting week of training, and this weekend, I just needed to catch up on some rest, so I didnt do much of anything. I am resolving to get it done some time in the next two weeks though, so to make sure I do that, I am setting myself some calendar reminders. Sidebar: calendar reminders are the difference between doing and not doing. Get in the habit.

Weight Loss: I've been eating like shit for the last couple of weeks but to my surprise, I've only gained back 5 pounds. If I buckle down, I can still be on track to hitting that solid 20 by the end of the year, and since Im broke and likely to be living off top ramen for the next week, that's totally possible LOL.

New Year's/Birthday: I still havent really slid into my time of reflection, but Im sure its because I've had so much going on. It will probably kick in right after Christmas, when Im home alone for the week. Im uber excited about my girls coming down to spend that weekend though. I really miss the nights at the crib, drinking and laughing about the bullshit in our lives. Its the downside to moving away, but Im at least secure in the knowledge that these are my FRIENDS. Not associates or acquaintances.... people who I know want the best for me and support my choices for my life, while keeping me included in theirs. Now I just need them to all get webcams so we can cyber drink together on those long call nights, and all will be right with the world.

Detox: Im laying off the booze (other than what might be required to help me get to sleep, since I've had some trouble with that lately) in an effort to thwart my desire to smoke. When I was in Philly this week, I stayed in a smoke-free hotel, so I had to go outside if I wanted to smoke, which at 20-30 degrees, was only happening once or twice, in the car, with the heat on LOL. That limited me to about one a day, and I survived, so I know I can do it. I just gotta get outta my own head. January 3rd is my deadline (there are sensible reasons for the off-date) and if I dont start getting my mind right now, it aint gonna happen. I have to learn to keep the promises I make to myself like I keep those I make to others, and the truth of the matter is I havent been very good to myself in that regard. That changes NOW.

The other things Im lightweight working on havent been mentioned here, so I wont start talking about em now. Suffice it to say, they are in progress as well and I see a great 2012 on the horizon. I hope all you "resolutionaries" are getting your houses in order as well. Word to the wise: nobody's gonna make it better FOR you.

#justdoit