So, how'd we do?

Let's take a look at how well I've progressed in my 2007 resolutions, shall we?

Better fitness, preferably through dance or dance-like vigorous movement
Er, no. Due to sickness and thesis and travel and all sorts of other excuse-making activity, I am sad to report that my fitness level has most certainly decreased since this time last year. On the bright side, what vigorous movement I did make included far more dancing, or, more accurately, somewhat dance-like-movement, than ever before. So, let's say that this resolution is a keeper for 2008. Maybe even to be expanded into taking an actual dance class (not just the flailing kind, but the kind that involves real steps. With names.).

Better hair care and perhaps, um, even styling?
Hmmmm, I think this one leans towards a 50-50 split. While I wasn't exactly proactive with the styling (I did wear a headband a few times, but mostly it stayed up in its bun.), I used much more expensive hair products (but bought on sale!! So not much net increase in spending!!!) that resulted in a thicker, shinier, and in general, a much improved mane. I think that this one could use more work, because I look better with my hair down, but in order for it to stay down and out of my way, it has to be styled. So have at it!! Keep for 2008.

Learning the art of food (and other types of) photography
Um, not really. I threw a few food pics up here throughout the year, but that's pretty much it. Must keep snapping, must keep snapping...KEEP.

Allowing myself to be loved by and to love others
I did better with this one, I think, than I might have done on my own without having decided specifically to work on this issue. So, yay! Some personal growth! But only a little. KEEP IT!

It turns out that I made pretty good resolutions in 2007, so it only makes sense to try and keep them up in 2008. I just have a few things to add:

Add to better fitness, better eating in general. In other words, cut down on the crap. I want to eat delicious things, so I will continue to do so, but I will emphasize those foods that I like that are delicious and healthy (well, -er) and try to cut portion sizes of less healthy things.

Make shit. Well, not literally. But I have huge backlog on crafty projects and was recently reminded of how much I like building things with my own two hands, as well as how much the people in my life appreciate such things. So look out, Christmas 2008, get ready for my workshop to burst into fruitfulness. Or, you know, produce a few (hopefully) nice things.

Pay down debts. I have a plan, and I'm sticking to it!! 2009 should see one less debt on my portfolio.

Use Netflix more. Duh, obvious.

Get more vitamin D. I don't see the sun a whole lot, and even though I drink milk and take vitamins, yada yada, the easiest way to actually absorb this sexy, newly rediscovered vitamin is to spend 10 minutes outside in the sun each day. Or wear a tank top and open up my office windows. So. Not. Hard. Since the rather balmy winter temperatures have been providing a pleasant walking environment, it wouldn't hurt me to take a turn about the office grounds once a day.

I think that's more than enough resolving. I also make more than I can handle, anyway!!! We'll see how this year pans out. Go, me!