So in this post, last January, I made a couple new year resolutions. Let’s see how I did:
- I will be the best possible Daddy I can be for Kaylee, and the best partner I can be for Jackie.
I think I do okay as a Daddy. Kaylee seems satisfied at least. If you substitute “co-parent” in for “partner”, I’d call that part a win as well — sometimes you have to cut your losses to get the most out of your successes. We did that, and I think it was for the best.
- I will embrace the little details of my life, and remember that it is in the small moments of our lives that we create the best memories.
I really believe I’m doing that. Granted, those special people in my life make that easier — Kaylee can make even a trip out groceries fun and heartwarming.
- I will get paid for fiction I’ve written three times this year.
Hmm… Nope, but unlike previous years, this isn’t for lack of trying — I am proud to have submitted work to both short story publishers and agents and gotten a bunch of it rejected, because it means (a) I’m trying! (b) I’m learning! (c) I’ve had some successes! One short story published, and an agent who read the first fifty pages of Hidden Things and now wants the rest (after suggesting some changes that I’d already decided would be really good ones to make, after some feedback from Matt).
- I will be physically fit.
As of Monday, I’m down to 185, which means I’ve lost about 20 pounds in the last three months. I wouldn’t call it my ‘ideal’ high school weight, but it definitely ONE of the weights I was in High School, and I’m still going down. Also, I’m dancing regularly and enjoying that tremendously.
So here’s some stuff for the New Year:
I will be the best Daddy I can.
I will embrace the little details of my life, and remember that it is in the small moments of our lives that we create the best memories.
I will get a professional literary agent to represent my work.
I will get paid for fiction I’ve written three times this year. (No reason to lower my expectations. :)
I will tip the scale at… let’s say 170.
… and I’ll remember it’s not important that I meet each resolution perfectly, but that I try — even if I fail.
It’s all about falling down. :)
