Ho Ho Ho and a Happy New Year!!!

So it's that time of year when a lot of new year's resolutions are being made, and the realization that, well.......you have never followed through any you have made. As with all things in life, we must learn, some lessons are actually easier than some. Like I had indicated in one of my posts not so ling ago, I had a lot of time to think and by now everybody should know I love to write and sometimes what I have to say makes sense. This time I want to give some perspective on a few things. A lot of us (maybe a me alone still but anyway) may be closing the new year with uncertainties, ranging from education, career, diet, health, relationships etc. As a result we make these grand resolutions, things we are going to do to effect positive change. Others, (the less methodical) just do it! They just wake up January 1 and gets the ball rolling, and maybe a third of these "Like Nikes" continue with the plans throughout the year. Granted I can accept that these resolutions can be difficult especially in light of the fact that we cannot tell the future and we can almost be sure that there will be circumstances beyond our control that may or may not side track our plans, but how realistic are we with these resolutions? What I intend to do is help you decide what/how to set your priority goals for the new year. WORK Many of us are jobless, and our greatest wish for the new year is to get a job! I've recently started to understand the importance of being specific when we pray for things. Sometimes we try not to sound greedy and over-ambitious we end up mentally settling with less until our very actions and prayers become channels to lesser things. If you believe God answers prayers and will give you whatever you pray for, then don't pray for a job experience. I always told my friend, get to know people, the term is "hob-nobbing", place yourself among people who can help, encourage, uplift, invest in you and your endeavors, The age of shyness has long passed, put yourself out there, be your own PR Personnel. To those working, be grateful! No matter what it is that you do and how much you are making, earning a little is way better than earning NOTHING. And I see some a y'all complaining but I know if they send you home you will not be so happy. RELATIONSHIPS The holidays may have been mighty fine and awesome for a lot of couples, friends and family. For others, it has provided us with worthwhile experiences that will help us to decide who means us well, who loves us and who has our best interest at heart. Don't get caught up trying to clear your facebook/bbm/phone/messenger friends lists for silly reasons. Its not hard to know who you friends are and all that, however, here's a heads up, if your Christmas or new year wasn't/will not be spent with that special someone, look into yourself. Let this year be the year you stop taking bull-sh*t, learn to rely on yourself, expect the most and best from and of yourself. Learn to LET GO! Love those who love you and cherish them, make happy memories. Live. Love. Laugh. SEX DO IT!!!! My 'Like Nikers' will love this. At the end of the day, when all else fails, a good, satisfying and pleasurable roll in the hay will boost your confidence, your outlook on life, your self-esteem and your health. YES! There are health benefits, as well as risks. Let 2013 be the year where the mantra 'safe sex or no sex' is yours. Get tested, ease your mind, you might even enjoy doing it more. Try something new, anything, a new location, a toy, a new position something. And an aside, COMMUNICATE with your partner, and not just when there is a problem, when he/she does something that makes you happy, say it. Seize all opportunities to express your feelings to each other. To the men who 'nuh too inna di talking ting', *raised eye-brows*, there is no going around it USE YOUR WORDS!!! Don't take it for granted that your gf, 'dun know' how you feel about her. Humans in agreements love to be re-assured. HEALTH All of us at some point have some weight goal we want to achieve, be it to put on or lose a few pounds. So plans to make the gym your second home and to buy gym gear and all manner of exercising contraptions are front and center in your minds. But here's what I want to implore you to make a priority in 2013, GET A FULL MEDICAL CHECK UP! Those niggling aches and pains, the sharpshooting ones and the once every 3mth ones, get them checked out. You are not too young to be afflicted. Of course eat healthy, include something healthy in your diet that you didn't use to have and take one 'not-so' healthy one out, no matter how small it is. For those serious about the exercise thing, don't be impatient and expect overnight results. Baby Steps! MONEY What can I say about this? SAVE! Let that VMBS One Less plan be your mantra. Do a little less of the fun, exciting and exotic things you always did with your friends. A little less can be so much more (VMBS should pay me). Of course, plan an occasion where you will splurge a little on something you like. For those with credit cards, those slim things dont seem like much, but they can be a handful. The key, is to resist the temptation, shopping online is fun, trust me I KNOW! Be tactful, wait for sales and discounts especially online, because you will still have to think about shipping. And whatever you do, don't forget to pay up!!!! EDUCATION Most of you may be finished with formal schooling at secondary level, but here's some seemingly foolish advice. Go back Get a skill or sumn!!! With the way the country and the world is the only thing we can do is be prepared in whatever way we can and the most valuable asset we have is our minds. A skill can take you places, likewise a degree. Not killing dreams or anything but UWI/Utech/NCU/et al its all well and lovely, but choose your major's and courses wisely, not everything that sounds good makes sense. I KNOW!!!! If you've already made a royal mess with your choices, back them up with a skill. One is rarely judged based on looks, skin colour and who you know to advance in a skill area. There is also a plus, its a much quicker way to becoming your own boss. I could go on and on but, all good things must come to end, or my hands are just tired. :D But whatever it is that you have planned for the new year, give it your all, love hard, work hard and play hard. Be Bold and do not be afraid to be different. Like Marty in Madagascar, don't spend too much time trying to figure out if you are black with white stripes or white with black stripes, just stick with one thing and move on. Know yourself before trying to know others. LAUGH and when you're done laugh some more, though it may seem crazy, it is the best medicine. HAPPY 2013!!!!!