How am I doing so far?

So, we are four weeks into 2008. Let's check in on how well I'm keeping my New Year's Resolutions, shall we?

Let's break it down.

"Resolution Number One: Remembering and recognizing people's birthdays a little better. I'm not terrible at this right now but it's something I want to take a tad more seriously."

There have been two birthdays so far in January. A co-worker and one of my best friends. How did I do? Well, I recognized both with cards, small gifts and/or a phone call. Go me.


"Resolution Number Two: Get haircuts every eight weeks. This one sounds stupid but to me it's not because of how many times I finally get my hair to grow out but then end up having to cut it short again due to horrifying split ends."

Guess what? I had my hair appt on January 22nd. No split ends, baby! Go me.


"Resolution Number Three: Read more books. I used to read a lot, but these last few years I've really gotten away from it."

I started reading Wicked. It was getting so good and then on January 22nd while I was keeping up with resolution #2 I accidentally left the book on the counter at the salon. I haven't gone back to get it yet. But do cookbooks count? Because I've ready five cover to cover since the new year.


"Resolution Number Four: Being nicer. Being happier. Not bitching as much."

Hmmmm. This one is open to debate, I'm sure, depending on who you ask. I think I've done pretty good with this one considering how broad it was. Am I nicer? Maybe somedays. Am I happier? Um, maybe sometimes. Am I bitching less? Well...


Whatever, I'm proud of myself.

And not only am I keeping up with what I said but it's also permeated other areas of my life. Especially resolution one. I've already got all my Valentines candy bought and sitting in my pantry ready to be given out. I bought a mixed set of greeting cards so I'm prepared for different circumstances which require a card. I already bought my sister's birthday gift so I don't give her another lame ass gift card like I always do. Hopefully, she won't be disappointed and go "Uh yeah, this present sucks. Where the hell is my gift card?"