Tess Explains It All

Oh yes….the beginning of a new year. Where all you feel is hope that this year will be better than the last. I love a new year. It makes me feel refreshed, inspired, motivated, hopeful… 

I never follow my New Years resolutions and it’s kind of sad because if I did…I’d probably be in a much better place in my life. So this year…2011…I’m REALLY going to try. My resolutions for 2011 are (in no particular order):

1.) Instead of stopping at the gas station every other day and putting only $10 in the tank, I am going to start filling my tank! Yes…I said it…I am. I feel like I’m not spending as much if I just put $10 here or there…but let’s face it. Whether I spend $10 on Monday and $10 on Wednesday…if I just put in $20 on Sunday… it’d go a lot further. 

2.) Make myself go to the gym at least 3 times a week. I hate it….but I have to do it. There is no reason that I should be so lazy. I’m young, healthy, in my 20s…if I can’t make myself go to the gym now..there is no hope for my future.

3.) Learn to cook. 

4.) Put at least 10% of each paycheck in my savings account.

5.) Stop going out to the bars so much and really come up with some new hobbies

6.) Stop expecting it so I can find a great boyfriend. Everyone says “it’ll happen when you least expect it.” Okay, but what do you do if you’re ALWAYS expecting it?? 

7.) Study really hard in my accounting classes to come. No more half-assing it.

Now, are those not the best resolutions? They can only lead to a happy life! I’ll be skinny, in a relationship, money in my savings, A’s on all my tests which can only lead to a more successful future, and a full tank of gas at all times. Bingo!

Here’s to 2011 ! I’m truly looking forward to it.