Chris Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Anyone got any plans or goals for the year ahead?Not resolutions, as they always seem a bit more strict and no-one sticks to them. I'm looking forward to 2011, assuming things work out for the best (redundancy ) it should be an eventful year.Ignoring work though these are a few things I'm looking to do in the coming 12 months:Travel more and take more short trips away for the weekend. - Part of this is wanting to see more of Scotland and Europe but is also linked to the next oneWalk up more big hills - Got out walking a few times last year but various distractions, injuries and bad weather meant I never got that first munro ticked offRun a 10k in under 50 mins - I've quit one form of exercise to free up time for other activities so really want to do more running now and it would be good to see my times come down as a resultStart gigging again - I've got a lot more free time now (maybe even more if things go pear shaped regarding work) so hope to get Causey Mounth gig ready for the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Get my running shoes on and train properly, not in fits and starts like I normally do. I'll maybe register for a run as a means of motivation, but the ultimate plan is that I'd like to run a 10k, then a 25k and eventually build up to run a marathon in 2012. Get off my arse and send poems off to journals. I've been unexplicably lazy about submitting stuff and I'm getting over that this coming year. Get the PhD done by the end of 2011, or as done as possible. I intend to graduate in 2012.2012 is going to a a big one, but 2011 is going to be about getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Incidentally, here's last year's thread:http://www.aberdeen-music.com/forums/general-discussion/59260-new-years-resolutions.htmlI did none of the things I said I'd do last year. Couldn't even stay healthy with a 2 month layoff with a bad knee injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 The only things I managed to do was figure out what I was doing with my time out which was four months stateside, and be sensible with my money. This year it's PhD, fitness and publishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Get a flat, furnish and decorate it.Pass driving test, start saving for a car.Get properly into music production instead of doing bits and bobs here and there and a 2 minute song taking a month to make.Get fit. I'm planning on buying EA Active 2 and going swimming.Collect more. I haven't bought a cd in about a month and I'm suffering withdrawal symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Travel more and take more short trips away for the weekend. Walk up more big hills Run a 10k in under 50 mins Start gigging again That'll do me too thanks. Also, rehabilitate knees, stop smoking, make a child, get paid for all the different people's jobs I do, visit my Grampa more and if I've still got time on my hands I'll write that novel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 My only resolution is to get a velcro wall. That's it, but I'm sticking to it.(sorry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Stu Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 the usual ongoing lies about improving my health and fitness.hopefully successful in my college application. a new career fire up ye olde Reason 3.0 and learn to 'drop science' (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Quite chuffed with how my 2010 went, where I managed:My first marathon - from Hampden to Loch Lomond in a kiltMy first ascent of Ben Nevis - in a kiltAdding Sweden to my Tartan Army away game listCrossing off Ayr United, Dundee, Raith Rovers, Kilmarnock and Hibs from ICT away game listGetting much more responsibility and kudos at workGetting back into playing 11s football, with some decent goals and no major injuriesPutting on over half a stone gained from about 300 gym visits this yearI'm aiming to have a similar 2011, where I will be doing the following:Continued gym visits to boost muscle and fitness levels for football and...Kayaking the Caldeonian CanalClimbing the Atlas mountains in June/JulyTaking in Liechteinstein, Switzerland and Spain when travelling with the Tartan ArmyHead up the West Coast of Scotland for a week or so in JulyContinue crossing off away game venues for ICT games. Namely Motherwell and HamiltonHead back up Ben Nevis in the Spring in the hope of better weather/visibilityI've already booked the flights/hotels for the Scotland games and Atlas mountains, the rest should be easy enough to do as the year progresses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 My only resolution is to get a velcro wall. That's it, but I'm sticking to it.(sorry)In a similar vein, I plan to get a few piercings. I'm sick of meeting people with piercings - they always have a 'holier than thou' attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Get fit - I say this every year, but having been informed by the Wii Fit that I have gained the best part of a stone since I last stood on it back in the Spring, I feel properly motivated.With that in mind, I plan/hope to:- Run regularly with the running club i joined just before Xmas.- Run at least five 10k races during the year......including the Mighty Deerstalker in March.- Replace fatboy lunches at the office, by going to the gym on at least 3 lunchtimes per week.- Bag a few munros.- Lose weight.....hopefully as a natural consequence of the above.Also:- Play more golf, and get my handicap back.......was 8 before i stopped playing. Single figures again would leave me well chuffed.- Get a band, and start gigging regularly.- Improve my playing by practising what I can't play, rather than what I mastered years ago.If I achieve even half of that I'll be delighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Nice Andrew Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 run a half marathon - signed up for one in newcastle in sept - not sure what time but im gonna try for 1hr 30 mins (10k = 45min, so should even out....probably not).Write HEAPS more music, for bands and myself; stop dicking around with the 'i'll do it later attitude'.Be a better drummer - start keeping up with band mates.Im sure theres more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Run a marathon, go up Ben Nevis, try a 300ft bungee, pass driving test, stay off the sauce, qualify for a UKIPT event, and get out of Aberdeenshire. The last of these is probably most important: despite all the postive 'to-do' stuff, I am badly stuck in a rut right now, and if the first 3 months of 2011 are as bad as the first 3 of this year, it doesn't bear thinking about. Could probably do with a slighty fresher outlook, and a move (not too dramatic) is probably the right way about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Get out of Aberdeen for a bit and see the world (money dependent and would mean quitting my job).Failing that:Get guitar lessons.Learn a programming language.Start a musical project.Fall in love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Get back to the gym.Get a new car.Save up the rest of a deposit for a house.All achievable if I can pay any attention to my money and motivate myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 run a half marathon - signed up for one in newcastle in sept - not sure what time but im gonna try for 1hr 30 mins (10k = 45min, so should even out....probably not).You know Haile Gebrselassie ran it in just under an hour.I've already got lots planned for the next year:Go to the UkraineGet marriedcomplete the Edinburgh marathonenter the Great North RunGo to CubaStart climbing - Indoors and Outdoorsfinally learn to snowboardcomplete a 160ft bungee jumpdo some courses that will help me with work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Continue with this no smoking malarky. Only been a week or so but it's doing me the world of good.Stay in New York by any means necessary. Possibly move out to a cheaper borough but I wanna still be here by this time next year.Find a hot, sub-serviant Asian girlfriend. Everyone seems to have one here.*Get back into football. I'm gonna show these yanks how to play proper up-and-under Scottish style.*only half joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 complete the Edinburgh marathon.When did you start it? Going well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 When did you start it? Going well?I started two years ago, it's not going great though, I haven't made it half way yet, suppose only doing it when i'm in Edinburgh won't help. ?(No point saying take part, seeing as i've already registered and my missus would kick my arse if I pulled out, also have not run a distance like that before, so completing would be a major boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 running is over rated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 My personal goals for 2011 are: -MusicMove up to another level on guitar - did OK in 2010, could have done better.Get the band (HeadRush) re-energisedDo more gigs - giggage frequency in 2010 was poorGet the other blues/rock project going with my partner Jan (vox) - hopefully with GraemeC and his drummer mate Colin.Work Consolidate on good work of 2010 and stretch myself a bit in 2011Health/Sport/Fitness Continue good efforts of 2010 - completed Moray half marathon in decent time this yearCompete in Inverness half and do at least three 10K events in 2011Keep up weekly regime of at least three 5-milers and two games of fitbaEat more fruitHomeFinish soundproofing the studio (my property has an old photography studio out back - ideal for band practice)GeneralStop being a judgemental pious cunt - just because someone's grammar is appalling, it doesn't follow that they're a mink or a thicket.This is a toughie - stop using the word "cunt" at every given opportunity - it's getting beyond a jokeRunning - I see that a fair few folks have listed running as an activity for 2010 - well, seeing as I'm just out the shower after a 5 mile run and whilst it's still 2010 and my Pious Cunt licence is still valid 'til midnight, can I make a few respectful suggestions?1. Don't just talk, blog, text or post about it - DO IT!!!2. Don't break the bank on dayglo kit 'til you're sure that you're going to keep it up.3. DO break the bank on running shoes - in fact, go the the Running Shop on Rosemount - they'll put you on a rolling road, film you and recommend shoes for your style. I was amazed to find my knee and groin pain disappear almost immediately after changing my shoes to their recommended pair.4. If possible, hook up with a more seasoned runner - he/she will help motivate you and find your pace.5. Get an iPod Nano or one o' thon wee yins (Shuffle?) and make a really inspiring playlist mix.Anyone in the Turriff (weekends, eves) or Bridge of Don (daytime Mon, Wed, Fri) who wants to come running with me, please let me know - you'll be most welcome.JFD folks - Just Fucking Do It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Reduce my Salt intake and eat more pepperami's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 In 2011 I will:Continue going bald.Not buy any more instruments/gear without selling some I already have.Maintain my current level of general unfittness.Get my tractor running.Rebuild my Borisov bass.Write at least one song from start to finish! All do-able me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseyBoi Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Eat less from burger vans.Like bux lower salt intake.Stop being a cunt.Stick in at work maybe get that promotion ive avoided in 2010Be less of a cuntMaybe just maybe work on my grammarSay im going to work on my gammar but in reality do fuck all about it as im an engineer nae a fucking english teacher.Try one day a month of nae being cunty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Be the best Dad and Husband that I can be.Take the best photos that I can. Write the best riffs that I can for Element.Be a good friend.Live a healthier lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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