Distractions

A new year means resolving to do all sorts of things that you might or might not do. Little promises you make to yourself that you might or might not get to. . . . usually a venture to eliminate certain vices from your life, be it fatty foods and flabby bellies, lack of work ethic, smoking, bad attitudes, communication with loved ones, whatever your poison.

At 5'11.5" I have reached my heaviest weight at 206lbs. I'm certainly not in BAD shape, but I could do better. I don't really make that much money, but then again, I don't have that many expenses. There are all sorts of things I suppose I could have molded into a New Year's Resolution, but I decided to go a different route.

Consistency. I want to start projects and events that I will continue to do. It's easy to START going to the gym, but I want to go REGULARLY, and not just for a week and burn myself out. I want to learn to make a plan and stick to it. This goes for my music career as well.

I have told some people, but I have put it my two weeks notice with the Academy of Music and Art in Westmont. (actually we didn't have time to discuss the exact timeline, but I'm sure we'll work it out for everybody) Before long, I will be working at Avenue N Guitars pretty much full time teaching lessons and working on the floor. This was a goal of mine (and the store's) for a while now. . .2010 - Nick becomes a full-time staffer! So, anybody looking for me, you'll know where to find me. (for those of you who don't know, I also live above the store.. . best scenario EVER!!) I will miss my students in Westmont, but it is the right time for me to move onward and upward!

My consistency goal includes little stuff like picking a specific day to take out my garbage, do my dishes, and do my laundry. This hap-hazard system of waiting of odors to guide my progress is not working for me (don't say "eeeww" you know you've smelled the towel to see if it's fresh)

I also want to blog on a consistent basis. We'll see if it works and I'll have to pick a day and time, but so far it seems like it's noon on Tuesdays. . . .That is until my 11:00 student returns from holiday madness, which will probably be next week, thus throwing off my new schedule.

Well, to anyone who reads this, best of luck with your dedication to your resolutions, whatever they may be!