Lifestyle Redesigned

Something crossed my mind today.  As I looked at my calendar I realized I only have 8 weeks left till my upcoming vacation.  I wanted to lose some weight and get in shape before I leave.  Then I thought, what could I really accomplish if I set my mind and actions to it in that same 8 week period?  How much could I improve myself and my life?

What would you want to do if you had 8 weeks to change things?  Would you get fit, lose weight, quit smoking, earn more money?  Would you be nicer to people, enjoy everyday, make someone you care about happy, connect with friends or reconnect with old friends and family?  How much could you accomplish in 8 weeks if you set your mind to it?

That is my challenge.  To be honest, I haven’t felt good, physically, mentally, or financially in so long I can barely remember what good felt like.  I’ve placed myself in a self confined purgatory between work and my empty house.  My TV and internet are my best friends.  Working, sleeping, eating, and then repeating.  I have very few friends left, and growing more distant from my family.  I haven’t enjoyed life in a long time, and I want that back.  I’m going to change my life in the next 8 weeks,  I belive it is possible.

I plan on making a long term goal, and then breaking them down into weekly and daily goals that I can accomplish.  I haven’t quite figured it all out yet, but here is the starting phase.

• Get Fit – Lose 10 pounds and get back into shape
• Get Happy – Enjoy everyday.  We’re here for a good time, just not a long time.  I want to enjoy it
• Make others happy
• Help others
• Reconnect with friends and family
• Make new friends
• Get out and socialize
• Pick up a sport – or discover one I’ve lost
• Get out and do things – hike, take photos, whatever
• Start learning a new language
• Start making more income
• Fix my house
• Take better care of my things, home improvement projects I’ve been putting off
• Take pride in myself and belongings
• Quit Chewing Tobacco
• Don’t Drink for 8 weeks

Well that list is long.  It was more of a brain storm, I’ll need to summarize and organize the thoughts to have some more clear cut goals.  It won’t be easy, I know this.  But I want a better life than I have right now.  That won’t happen by itself and I need to make it happen.

What would you do to better your life in 8 Weeks?

Well thus ends another wasted weekend.  I did virtually nothing of interest.  My weekends have come to consist of drinking beer alone, eating alone, and watching t.v.. I really need to find an outlet or hobby to occupy my time.  I guess I’ll make up for it in posts on the internet.

I head back to work and reality once again tomorrow morning, and I can’t say that I’m all that excited about it.  It pays the bills, but that’s about it.  I think it’s time to start making a few changes.  I just wish the economy and the housing market didn’t suck so bad.  That would open up a few opportunities for me.

Till then, I’ll be working, exercising to get back in shape, and trying to find a new hobby.  I’ve been getting into photography a lot lately, and would love to get out and about, but it is still too f*n hot here.  Another month and I should be able to venture outside for longer than fifteen minutes without getting a sunburn.

I enjoy traveling, however that is one expensive past time.  I have traveled quite a lot in the past couple years, I guess my job is good for something after all.  Though the money should be going into my savings account instead of my travel budget.  I think after this vacation I taking in November, my travels will be done for at least one year.

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