The "new year, new me" crap

Ahh!  The New Year's resolution list that some people promise, most don't keep, and many abandon in the first 30 days of the new year.

Although some of my goals have been amended, I think this list of mine is very doable, and with a bit of hard work, maybe some help from friends (if they're willing), I will be extremely successful on some of the goals.

So, here is what I came up with:

1) Gym use and weight loss - Pretty simple and straightforward, I think.  Once I'm clear of any upcoming surgeries (for a while, anyway), I will begin using my gym membership with Planet Fitness.  My weight loss goal is to lose at least 20 lbs.  40lbs by my birthday, Aug. 27th, which is very doable if I stick to this one resolution.

2) Resume and continue music lessons: preferably with piano, but if I can get guitar in somewhere, that would be wonderful.  I want to be able to play one Phil Collins song by the end of 2017, even if it's just part of it.  Again, very doable.

3) Get my own place - I am officially on a wait list for housing from the county, so it's just a matter of time.  Once I have my own place I will be able to continue studying and practicing my music without being continually interrupted.

4) Get weaned off pain meds - Hopefully for good, but if I do indeed have "nerve pain" (which is extremely likely), I won't be on such powerful meds.  I want to be able to take one, rest, and then be legally able to drive myself where I need to go.

5) Lastly, I just want to be more outgoing.  I may not always go camping, or go on a mini-roadtrip, but I want to be going out to shoot pool (billards), bowling, etc.  Anything to keep my activity level up.  If that means I take fencing lessons again, then I will take fencing lessons. 

These were just a few I could think of, but as for how I will achieve them, I will have to plan out measurable milestones.  For example, did I sign up for classes?  Can I post a video that shows me completing a goal?  That sort of thing will help show if I am progressing or otherwise.  Though, I admit that being on camera is not one of my favorite things, especially having no left eye, just a socket with a conformer lens in there.  I'm a bit self-conscious about it.

Anyway, I'm hoping this time it sticks.  I want to be healthier in 2017.  I've already modified my diet somewhat, so all I need is just to get my ass more active.

So, we'll see what 2017 will be like.  Hopefully it will be friendly!