So we reach the end of another year. This is a time that a large number of people tend to make commitments for their future to better themselves, their lifestyle or just keep life interesting with new things. I’m nineteen now and about to start the next year of my life and, as is usually the case, there’s things that I can definitely do better, new things that I’d like to try and others I would like to learn.

At this time last year I decided to make and follow four new year’s resolutions with varying degrees of success. I opted to be more physically active so as to get into better shape – unfortunately something that I don’t feel I’ve achieved to a significant standard. As such it is something that I would like to further this year by either taking up a sport or involving myself in regular workouts in the local gym.

Since I reached university I spend a lot more time socially and out in bars and clubs – a resolution from 2008 successfully met. I’d like to think that I take more chances now than I have before which is ultimately something that I will improve on further with time. I never completed a single entry in my 101 things to do before you die book. I think that perhaps I’d be more suited with my own self-crafted “bucket list“.

This year I aim on fulfilling the following and would appreciate it if friends and family can keep me on track:

• Select and train in a sport to a high standard (e.g. running a half marathon).
• Spend reading hours for every module at University so as to achieve my potential.
• Try something new: regularly engage in new activities and try new things that I otherwise might never have.

I am going to record my efforts, successes and all on my personal website. I would like to invite everyone to follow and also remind me of them if it looks like I may have been led astray. If you have suggestions for what new things I should try this year then please share them – I’ll never find out about them if you don’t tell me.

Happy New Year!