Happy New Year

Well hippies, 2004 has come and gone. For the most part it was an un-eventful year. We had two weddings and a funeral. Sorry for the bad movie reference, it is completely unintentional. Time seemed to pass by at rocket speed. I think the speed of time is in direct relation to ones age. I can’t remember any past years going by this quick. Maybe my memory is also in direct relation to my age. Any way, I consider this year overall a B- year. I didn’t really accomplish a whole lot and nothing extremely horrible, with exception of the passing of my Grandfather, happened this year. This accounts for the lower than a B, which I consider sub-par, grade for the year.

In an effort to improve on above noted grade, barring any uncontrollable bad luck or acts of God, I have composed the following list of New Year’s resolutions. I don’t normally do this sort of stuff, but there are a number of things I need to improve on and I heard somewhere that writing down goals and stuff will help you to stay focused and achieve them, or something like that. Feel free to help me in anyway you see fit to achieve these resolutions. I am humble enough to admit that I too need help. Especially with the following lofty goals:

1. Be a man of my word – Many of you have realized that I am slipping in this area. Someone much wiser than I said something like, “If you can’t count on a man’s word, then what can you count on?” I hate brushing people off and breaking plans. I don’t want to be a flake.
2. Be a better husband – This is a very big stretch goal and I left it very vague, because I have several areas to work on and they are too big to fit in this BLOG. I am not a particularly bad husband. No abuse, neglect, infidelity or anything major, but I can improve other areas that are causing a burden on my wife.
3. Video games come last – Hi, my name is Dr Worm, and I’m a video game addict. This is a very subtle addiction, but a very powerful one at the same time. Video games are taking over my life. The first step to fixing a problem is admitting you have one, and I definitely have one. I want to lock my PS2 away in a dark place where I can’t see or think about it. I am planning a 12 step program to free myself from this vice.
4. Improve my physical and mental health – This one goes along with number 3. Playing PS2 for several hours is in no way healthy for ones body or mind. I have a very poor short term memory and I am very absent minded. I have the memory loss, but don’t have the elicit drug experiences to blame it on. I am blaming it on an over-active mind, too many hours playing video games and a lack of challenging thought processes. I think my mind is bored. On the other side, my physical health is going down hill as well. I wouldn’t consider myself a particularly unhealthy person, but in no way is my lifestyle healthy. I am out of shape, lazy and am seeing my waist size slowly increase. My current living conditions are not conclusive to a particularly healthy lifestyle, but I can fix some things. Namely exercise level. Again, see number 3. If anyone knows a good personal trainer or exercise program, please let me know.
5. Be more organized and manage time more efficiently – I often forget that I have a PDA, let alone remember to use the damn thing. This is very sad. The effects of YKS (Youngest Kid Syndrome) are highly manifested in this area. If you can offer any support on how to improve these areas, please let me know.
6. Become more religious – This one is self explanatory. I have become to lost in the world and need to center myself.
7. Get a house – Yep, still looking.
8. Plan – See number 5. This is the same plea for help as the above mentioned resolution. I am terrible at planning and setting goals. HELP!
9. Don’t Procrastinate – Do you see a pattern here? Why do it today when I can do it tomorrow, that’s what I always say? HELP!
10. Be optimistic – This year, more than any in the past, I have noticed a change to my attitude. Normally I am a pretty laid back guy, but recently I have become much more negative and pessimistic. This is a must improve.

Whew!!! What a list. Several of these go hand in hand with others. I can knock out a few birds with one stone. Wish me luck and provide any support you can. I know I will need it. I will keep you posted on my progress. Hope your resolutions go well. Happy New Year hippies! Here’s to a new beginning.

- Dr. Worm

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