So far my 2016 is going much like my 2015.
Work, sleep, be sick, repeat.
It's
the worst recycling program EVER! A rut I tend to get myself stuck into far too
often. I can tell you there has been a pretty big lifestyle change that's
already taken place in the beginning of this year. A change that I'm not sure I
should admit out loud, but I guess I will. Any of you that follow me on twitter
know of my dedication and leadership in the "no pants" lifestyle. It
is one of my founding principles. However, this year I have been introduced to
the world of the fuzzy onesie and must admit that I, Golden "Pants
free" Dean, am a fan. I know...I know...Hear me out...Please don't revolt
yet. I still support the utopia of a pants free society as passionately as
ever. I've always said, you No Pants at your own level of comfort, and I stand
by this. But when the temperature is reaching a high of below freezing, having
an ass of fuzzy angelic style warmth, well that's just tops! But fear not! I'm
still living a healthy 90-92% pants free life. So I guess a couple of weeks in
to this new year has brought at least that one change.
Like
everyone else, I have been asked REPEATEDLY, "What are your New Years
resolutions?" So far the only answer I have given anyone was "To not
die" followed by an awkward amount of silence in order to not be asked
again. Setting resolutions is totally fucking worthless. I think this year I
will set some goals.
What's the difference in 'Resolutions' and 'Goals'?
Nothing
other than a mental block. To me a goal is something I aim for, but to call it
a resolution seems...well pretty resolute. It becomes a mandate or a chore. And
nothing triggers my childish 'fuck you, I don't give a damn' attitude like a
chore. (Trust me, deep down I'm an obstinate disobedient temper tantrum
throwing child in a slightly taller package.)
So
please to enjoy some of my 2016 goals...
~See more movies in the
theater-
there was a time that I saw everything the week it came out, even if no one
else cared to see it and I had to go alone. But for a few different reasons I
haven't been as dedicated, and I miss the big screen experience. Plus 2016 has
some amazing must see movies for a weirdo like myself... Deadpool, Captain
America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Fantastic Beasts, Assassins Creed, Star
Trek 3, and on and on ...
~Read- I go through phases with
reading. As long as its for fun I can't read fast enough. But make it a chore
and well....obstinate child. But even when I'm in a phase of not reading I'm
still buying as though I'm reading a book a day, which leads me to the
situation I'm in now. Huge stacks of books piling up everywhere longing to be
read. So it's time to knock that stack down a bit.
~Do more- It can be extremely hard to
plan activities when you live with a chronic illness. It's getting harder and
harder to travel and having a compromised immune system makes it hard to be
around large crowds. Plus when I'm "up" and feeling good I make all
the plans, but then the date of the event comes around and it seems that the
pain sets in and I just have to forgo my plans. I've got to get better at
taking advantage of when my body is in a healthy phase and also take advantage
of local adventures.
~Look up- This isn't some spiritual or
metaphorical realization but a literal one. I spend so much time looking down
when I walk, at work, when I'm out and about, that I miss so much of the world
around me and it can become a self imposed isolation. So just by looking up
more often maybe I can find ways to engage with the world around me.
~Cook more- I like to cook and I'm not
too bad at it but I just don't do it. Instead I exist on mostly heat up frozen
or fast food. So not healthy.
So
there we have it, 5 goals for me to aim for in 2016. What about you guys? How
are you handling your New Year? Join in and let us know. If your goal is cool,
I'll probably steal it and do it myself!
-golden
(@theonlygolden)
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