2010 Resolutions
It’s become a bit of a tradition over here at Julian Blogdugno that at the beginning of every year, I publicly list my resolutions so that you, my four faithful readers, can keep a running tally of how few of them I actually complete (although checking the old blog, I can see that this is NOT actually the case so nevermind and congrats on being here for a new tradition). Generally, I keep my goals vague and then have no way of knowing if I’ve made any progress so, this year, I’m trying to break down my specific goals as much as possible. Let’s begin.
1. Spanish
Somewhere I wrote that one of my resolutions was to learn Dutch. Well fuck that. I mean, Dutch is great and all, but I already know Spanish. Except every day, I forget a little more. When to use the subjunctive? How to give commands to multiple people that I know intimately? So I’m gonna pick myself up an advanced Spanish grammar book and work my way through it until I have no problem telling you what I would have done had I been able to tell my friends to come over earlier (it doesn’t make much more sense in English either).
2. Movies
I’m a film major maker (gotta get used to that) who has always preferred television. And who wouldn’t? It allows for superior storytelling and character development. That having been said, it’s time I stepped up to the plate and became that jerk who’s seen as many movies as possible. So I’m gonna try and watch at least three new movies theatrically every month. I live across the street from the Plaza and can get in for free so what’s the problem?
3. Exercise
I’m already dreading this one as every inch of my nerd fiber tells me that exercise is evil evil evil but as I’m beginning to “feel” the muscles in my body ache and such, I know that deep down I need to get on it. So, I’m planning on joining the gym at tech and working out at least twice a week. Nothing two strenuous, but wouldn’t it be nice to be able to do forty push-ups? As long as I just get toned and not crazy beefy (which I’m sure is really easy to do), I should be fine.
4. Stand-Up Comedy
As the funniest person on the planet, I’m starting to feel guilty depriving strangers of my intense and incisive wit. Sure, having internet throngs watch a girl get her skin scraped off after a texting accident is fulfilling, but I have so much more to offer. So, this year, I’m gonna write and perform at least one stand-up routine at an open mic night. A polar bear walks into a bar and says to the bartender, “Give me a shot of whiskey and……………………..a beer.” The bartender says, “Sure thing, but why the big pause?” The polar bear replies, “I dunno, I’ve always had them.“ This is a slam dunk already.
5. Writing
I guess it goes without saying that I need to be more productive in my writing so I’ve set goals and DEADLINES to help me out with this one. So this year, you can expect 1 (one) completed pilot by April, 1 (one) completed play by August, and 1 (one) completed novella by December. You can send me money now for the pre-order!
6. Reed moar
I feel like my lack of reading has started to affect me intellectually, so I’m gonna dive eyes-first into the exciting world of prose (sorry poetry, you broke my heart [except for you, dirty limericks]). I’m aiming for 12 books completed by the end of the year. For some people, this might not seem like much, but for me, it’s gonna be a challenge. And to keep things diverse (and to make me smarter), I’m breaking it down like this: Six fiction books and six non-fiction books. Not challenging enough for you? Fine. How about this: One piece of contemporary fiction written in SPANISH. Suck a dick, monolinguists.
7. Get the fuck off of Tumblr.
Tumblr rules if all you’re interested in is reposting lolcatz, but for a writer, it blows. So I’m contemplating moving back to blogspot for my personal blogging as well as setting up my top-secret blog project/future book deal/movie adaptation starring Amy Adams and Meryl Streep. As long as Nora Ephron doesn’t direct, I’ll be happy.
8. Piano
I got nimble fingers (wink wink, boys… sigh) so let’s just keep this simple. I’m a buy me a few piano books and play my way through them.
9. Go on a late-night police ride-along.
I feel like this one doesn’t need any explanation.
Alright, so that’s what’s up. Make a checklist. And if any of you feel the need to champion any of my goals, become a sponsor and hold me accountable (but I will hate you, hard ass).
