First things first. I have been inspired to put my thoughts on e-paper, hence Mummerts Moments. These aren't necessarily going to be so deep and thoughtful I leave you speechless, so if thats what your looking for, sorry...
We are just a few days into the new year, 2009, and it made me think. As per tradition, every time the calendar flips over to January 1st, people come up with New Years Resolutions. Gee Golly Everyone! I want to quit smoking, get a better job, make more money, drive a faster car, lose weight, yaddi yatta. You hear them all. But in truth, we seem to be kidding ourselves. My new years resolutions for last year, 2008?
1) Dont Eat fast food more than twice a month
2) Dont drink pop at ALL.
Yeah, those lasted all the way till February! Yipeee! I made it a whole month before I fell back into, you waiting for it?.......Almost......ok, here goes: HABIT! We are creatures of habit by golly! And you know who the arch enemy of Habit is? You guessed it, CHANGE!
Now on New Years Eve, I participated in a 5k Race called "New Years Resolution Run", where we would run into the new year, promoting health and what not. It was a rewarding experience, even if only 3.1 miles, to complete. I felt this new sense of....freshness when crossing the finish line, and I LIKED it.
I am not a huge fan of change either, but I'll be darned if I don't try to make it further than a month on this years batch of resolutions! Without further ado, fresh from the oven, my 2009 New Years Resolutions:
1) Participate in a Triathlon (400M swim, 20k Bike Ride, 10k Run)
2) Run a half marathon
3) Continuing to trust God with my finances
No, I don't want to make more money, sell my Nissan for a BMW, or anything like that. I even decided to leave off not eating fast food (Lets just be honest, fast food is a great gift from God). I urge you to think about your "resolutions". See, I don't want to fail. I don't want the thought I might possibly be construed as being a liar. Especially not with the 3rd goal.
So I urge you, be careful what you make as a resolution. When you have settled down with yours, share them with others. Accountability is a great tool for success.
Thats all for now.
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