Ifanything, it's a learning experience. I've been pushing myself to draweven when I don't feel like it, or even when I don't feel adequate forthe task at hand. Yeah, it hasn't always been pretty, but it'snecessary. On top of that, I've picked up more Copic markers (my in-lawsgot me a nice addition to my old basic set) and I'm thoroughly enjoyingthe results I've been getting. It's not perfect, but it's fun, and Isuppose that's what matters. And hey, I've done a lot of reading thisyear and nearly finished my home library, which is nothing to sneeze at.
Newyear's resolutions aren't really my thing, mostly because I makeresolutions year round. Every day is a day to examine oneself and striveto be and do what is good and right. However, I have a few that I'mitching to tackle once I get back home (I am currently visiting family).
So, to start off the New year right:
1)I will resume my physical training and monitor my exercise and dietmore thoroughly so I can better identify my body's strengths andweaknesses. Building muscle and losing fat is a science and it variesslightly for each individual. "Winging it" is not an option. I madegreat gains up through October, and then work got in the way again. Iwill not let that happen again, Lord willing.
I signed up for a cool website recommended to me by my students: BodyBuilding.com.Now, I have no intention to be a body builder and the site is notlimited to that. If anything, I'd like more of a gymnast's physique. Butthe website has a great set of tools and resources for training andeating in the most efficient way possible and I recommend it to anyonewith a fitness resolution this year. Also, they're having a "Before andAfter" contest with cash prizes. 4 winners get $25,000 each. Even if Ididn't win, I'd be in great shape, so it's really win/win.
Heck, being in good shape will go over well when I do the Warrior Dash in April.
2)I will begin pencilling pages for "Seraph" throughout January and willendeavor to do at least 2 a week. I will endeavor to not care how crappyI think it looks at first because I will get better with time. I haveto remind myself not to wait for the "perfect condition" to dosomething, because it never comes. If I look back at Elsewhere, I cansee a natural improvement in all areas, so Seraph will have to be thesame. Forge ahead with hard work.
3) I will restrict my playingand purchasing of video games because I really get no work done when Ican have instant vicarious gratification through games. Maybe I'll use agame as a reward for myself for finishing an issue of Seraph.
4) With the lack of games, I will use my time to finally re-enroll in a martial arts school.
I also have something big going on behind the scenes, but I'm not ready to announce it yet. Next month maybe.
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