I have been trying to figure out what type of New Years goals I could
do. Having ALS means that many of the usual ones are not going to work.
1. Exercise - I wish. I mean really that would be fabulous.
2. Lose weight. Doctor says don't do it, and I have made a resolution to be a good patient.
3. Be at home more rather than spending too much time at work. - yup already doing that.
4. Make sure my wife knows I love her - work in progress.
5. Spend more meaningful time with my kids - again work in progress.
6. Get better. - As soon as a cure will is identified I am on it.
7. Talk to mom more often - now that might be a good one.
8. Give up chocolate - I think not.
9. Watch more movies- only if it is with my kids or Anne
10. Read books that don't have dragons or wizards- That might be a good one but I will end up sleeping more often.
Well that is quite a bit to think about and I might even do a few of
them. Really though I am thinking of simplifying my life. I am sure you
are thinking that my life is already simple. I mean really, what does a
guy who can't move his arms or legs do. I know I don't do much but I
always seem to find something that is not important to do rather than
doing what I should be doing.
So here is what I am thinking.
I resolve to cut out the things that take me away from doing what is
right. What I mean is that I will simplify my priorities. So it means
spending more time with family and friends and helping out with what
ever I can.
So it is that and not allowing my son to ever beat me at chess again. Yup he caught me off guard.
Oh and to eat more fattening food. You know because I have to keep on the weight.
I hope you all had a happy holiday and hope your new year ends up being
as pleasant as the holidays. If your holidays were not pleasant then I
hope you change your attitude and stop being so uptight. If you do that
and focus on making others happy you will find out that life actually is
pleasant.
