Ring a ding ding...it's 2009!

Okay, I'm back! My public has been asking for it, so here's another blog for your entertainment! (And by my public, I mean that Emily asked me I was ever going to update this. Thanks for the reminder, Em!)

So, as most of you probably know, it's 2009. We are not, as I'd anticipated 20 years ago, flying in spaceships. However, I do think that the people movers at airports come very close to a Jetson-esque lifestyle.

I've decided to recap my 2008. Things I did in '08 that I hadn't done before...

1. Served in 4 weddings in one wedding season! Even for me, this is a personal best.
2. Zip lined...sort of. For about 2 minutes until the crying and the shaking set in. But, I was harnessed up, so I think that counts.
3. Discovered a little know institution called the public library...who knew??? Seriously, I urge everyone of you to go get a library card tomorrow. I am literally giddy with the amount of money I'm saving. Take that Barnes and Noble! Why on earth didn't I do this before? I actually clapped and did a little hop when the librarian gave me my card. I think she was a bit taken aback with my enthusiasm.
4. Went camping. Twice. Once in the POURING rain. Because it was in the early stages of a relationship, I even had to pretend like I really liked it.
5. Visited our friends to south with a trip to Mexico. (See #2.) Managed to not once eat Mexican food once while there. Trying new things be damned, I still don't like Mexican food.
6. Started a book club. And yes, we actually read books and talk about them. This is not code for starting a drinking club.

Okay, now that we've reviewed 2008, I'm going to share my resolutions for 2009. Don't hold your breath; they are nothing earth shattering, but I think they're good!

1. Bring my lunch to work 4 days a week. Saves money and calories. Plus, I have a really cute new lunch bag that I wouldn't mind showing off.
2. Run at the gym 3 times a week. This is non-negotiable, as I signed up for the mini. (WHY??) Plus, new cute running shoes. Must be put to good use.
3. Dry my hair every day for work. (My mom is shuddering as she reads this. Sorry mom.) I resolved this last year, and lasted a week. We'll see how I fare. (or is it fair? Help, English majors!!)
4. Learn to cook something, anything, besides spaghetti and tacos. Stouffers frozen lasagna doesn't count.
5. Don't cave and buy In Touch, Life & Style and OK! at the checkout counter. Subscribing to US Weekly and People is enough brain rot for a week. (Plus, mom will have bought them. Can catch up in Tipton!)

And, that's it! Like I said, nothing too lofty. What are your resolutions? And does anyone ever stick to them??