List #36: Resolutions Make for Bad Sequels
List #36 was going to be about Hong Kong and the places I know I’m going to visit. I don’t know what I was thinking at the time but it doesn’t feel right to not continue the New Year’s Resolution post especially since I specifically said that #36 would be a continuation. So, fine. You get a sequel:
5. I will attempt to get back in shape. This has got to be on a lot of people’s list but I found myself joining the bandwagon one morning when I tried to squeeze myself in my used-to-be-favorite jeans from way back in college. Needless to say (but I am saying it anyway), it was a pretty hilarious sight. I could not get over the fact that not only don’t they fit me anymore, I couldn’t even pull them up half past my thighs. To add insult to injury, my girlfriend walked into the room and just stood on the same spot, lips twitching in an effort to compose herself. It took her five more seconds before she proceeded to point at me and laugh hysterically.
6. I will make an effort to reduce the number of my Red Bull consumption. The hype is good but the crash is really, really, really bad. After pulling an all-nighter, thanks to the help of this syrupy energy drink, things slow down a lot. Rather than the soothing voice of my girlfriend saying “Good morning, honey,” I hear a booming and scary man voice saying “Dave, have you been drinking red bull again?” in a style similar to records played back really slow. Mornings like these are never fun.
7. I will no longer decline invitations for me to go out and hang out with my friends. The next time I hear someone say “You free tonight, Dave? We’re having a couple of drinks over at…” on a non-work night, I am definitely going. I don’t get an award or a statue for working all day and night, so I might as well have fun a little every now and then. Plus, you know you should go out a bit more when you realize your mother knows more about drinks and hipster stuff than you.
8. I will remember that crisps are not a food group. More proper food, less air. Repeat after me, more proper food and less air.
9. I will make saving a priority… as soon as I get myself a pair of those upcoming Air Jordan 2010s.
10. I promise to use up at least half of my vacation leaves. I have already reserved a few days off work for the Hong Kong trip but some day trips to local sights should be fun. A vacation in other Asian countries or Europe isn’t a bad idea either. We can go to Italy, Paris, London… Prague!!! That is, if we ever get the money and time anyway hehe. But if you’ve got any non-mainstream suggestions or vacation ideas, let me know.
Aaaaand, that’s it for my New Year’s resolutions! Feel free to share your list with me, I promise not to laugh maniacally 
