Finding Nemo: December 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

My Resolution for 2016... (sort of)

The year is again coming to a close. And yet again I felt compelled to make resolutions for the new year which, I surmise, I would be breaking just like I did the previous years. 'So what is the point in this?', you might ask. Well, they say "try and try until you succeed". So, here I am again, contemplating what could and could not be - the shoulda-woulda-coulda's of my life.

Let's start with health.

Ideally, I should be eating food that are rich in fiber and less in fat, sodium and sugar. Protein should be more from whole grains and nuts, poultry, beef and fish (those with scales and not those that turn red or pink when cooked - crustaceans and the like). Well, at least, that's what our unorthodox doctor said. He advocates all-natural, organic, and... wait for it... "Biblical" diet, which harks back from the time of the Old Testament. Needless to say, that kind of diet makes a lot of sense from a physical and spiritual standpoint, just not practical for our day. Or maybe I'm just making an excuse. Whatever. I digress. Chicken and/or beef liver is also highly recommended, as well as organic fruits and vegetables. Brown or black rice over the white ones as they go through less processing. And the list goes on and on.

Now, the problem with this is when I'm hungry, I usually go for food that are readily available, without taking much effort to prepare or to buy from, and are cheap. Sadly, these types of food do not usually meet the health standards, although they can be very savory and filling. So what now? Like I said, I will "try". Doesn't mean I will be successful :P Just thinking about the food I won't be eating already makes me sad, so, you pretty much have an idea where this is heading, yeah?

Same goes with smoking and the getting rid of sodas and juices. Will "try" to stick to just water if possible and to not buy cigarettes even if I feel like it. This could be extra hard when I feel stressed-out. I was thinking of hitting the gym but I feel like I wouldn't have the energy for it after a stressful day at work, let alone the money to sustain that lifestyle. I would normally walk from office to house, though, after work depending on my shift, if that could somehow compensate for the lack of physical activity. It's usually more practical to do because of the heavy traffic during rush hour.

Second, has something to do with finances. This one I really have to take seriously. I have to be religious in sticking to my financial plans, just because I feel like I don't have the luxury of time. There are projects I had to focus on completing so that those needing it could benefit already - house, college tuition, insurance, investments, etc.

Third, is something like a personal reward. Some kind of a travel bucket list. Be able to at least travel and experience the world and other cultures. Just to get away from it all - the hustle and bustle and the daily grind. Something for myself. Something that could give me peace of mind. Some much-needed R&R.

There you have it. My resolution for 2016... (sort of). So help me, whoever is out there in the universe in charge of aligning those stars. Thank you in advance.