I decided that if I was to have a super hero name like from the book I would be: "Half-A#* Girl". (And no that would not have anything to do with the way I looked!!)
I just feel like I never really go full out for anything. I can start something and then it just kind of dies. I get all kinds of good ideas and then phllbbbttt . . . nothing ever happens. I do everything just half- a*#! (ok, I'll say way)
In the past I've set goals like:
Learn a new language (I know the words from the first semester of spanish - see here)
Do a triathlon (I bought a swimsuit)
Run a marathon (I ran a 5k)
Be a meteorologist (I have a weather gauge)
Lose 25 lbs (I lost 20)
Give up chocolate (I actually did this for a whole year, so I know I have it in me)
Learn to play the piano (again, since it was only half-a*# the first time)
Now my kids are starting to inherit their mother's super-powers and that is totally not acceptable.
My new years resolution is to do something all the way.
So I can change my super hero name.
Something more suitable for children.
No fair- That would have to be my super hero name! It's our A D H D! Oh, wait- is that you or Tom? Anyway, I really liked this post. It would be fun to read that book! I know exactly what you mean! I feel like I can never do what I set my mind to. You are so not alone!!! I bet all of us feel this way. Who do you know that sets their mind to something and really accomplishes it perfectly? I can't name one... Maybe if I think about it!
ReplyDeleteFor the first time in forever I set goals for this year - but made sure that it was something that I could accomplish - no dieting (impossible for me) but stuff that would help me be better - just easier stuff. PS - you have some of the smartest kids I've ever known! They are awesome!And wow - to go without chocolate for a whole year - how do you do it? I could never, and why would you want to for your whole life? PSS - Yea for basketball that starts this week!
ReplyDeleteMarla, you are so hilarious! I love reading your posts, but this has to be one of the best. I know exactly what your talking about. Sometimes when things get too hard, I just quit too. I mean, if it doesn't matter too much in the scheme of things. You know, my husband is the most Chocolatety person I know. He would say, life is NOT worth living without Chocolate!!:) It's good to finish things though. Good Luck!
ReplyDeletei'm not half as&^#. you cant' be when you have no goals. LOL
ReplyDeleteoh man, i certainly relate to this post right now.
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