It's that time of the year again. Time to make new resolutions (again) and promise to stick to them (again) before the end of the year comes & we make more resolutions, once again.


However, you have got to know that despite my straight record of not fulfilling resolutions for 20 over years in my life, I have kept to TWO of my priority resolutions this year and ONE which happened very recently.


2011 GOALS (ACHIEVED)

#1 JOIN THE GYM
Which I did and it lead to a whole trail of goodness - my fitblr (fitness inspiration on tumblr), my blog which now has a dedicated health & fitness genre, and not to mention, shedding 9 kilos in 8 months (current stats).

#2 LEARN HOW TO COOK
Never cooked anything (instant noodles & sandwiches don't count as cooking) until this year. I still have an irrational fear of frying things in the pan but I've pulled through anyways. Sure, I got burnt and nicked a lil' but I can now say that I can cook. Don't believe me? Check out my kitchen adventures.

#3 SET UP AN ART SHOP
Something which I've wanted to do since I discovered & got inspired by Derek Hess 5 years ago. I thought I still had another couple of years to wait for that but with really great continuous support from my friends, family and followers, I now have my own online art shop set up - with 5 print orders within the first hour of going live.


With that said, let's now round up resolutions for 2012 shall we?
I'm just listing the top priorities for 2012, achievable and very much attainable goals.


2012 GOALS

#1 TRAVEL
I've always had that little bit of wanderlust in me so, I want to travel somewhere inspiring. Fingers crossed for Peru.

#2 CLIMB MT KINABALU
It's very, very possible. And it's already a plan that's planned between me & my best friend. See you at the peak.

#3 EXPAND MY ART
I don't know how, I don't know when but when inspiration strikes, I'll know and you'll know too. You don't rush art.




#4 STAY ON THE FITNESS & HEALTH WAGON
Yes, Christmas has messed with my exercise & diet habits and god knows what CNY might do to me. However, next year is not about losing weight anymore. I'm back to my healthy BMI weight - the challenge is to work on maintaining it all and be a much healthier & fit person overall. Oh, and of course, to look good in my clothes too.

#5 LEARN A NEW INSTRUMENT
I've never been a musical person (though I love musicals & music) so I'm gonna use this new year to learn the guitar. It's simple, kinda easy and doesn't require much notes unlike piano (I really hate notes. Had music class in elementary school and hated it). I've actually started training my fingers and my tone deaf ears so hopefully something will come out of this.

Because resolution #4 is pretty much the bigger priority (which will also affect resolution #2), I'm gonna need some really good reminders - and so do you because let's face it, who doesn't want to be in tip top condition, right? As explained in a previous post, a balanced diet & workout regimen (like running especially) will keep the weight off, even if you're just lazing on the couch watching Jersey Shore for a week, the burning never stops.







I think these are the four most important rules of achieving great health. That and to love, laugh and live in the moment of course. ;) Have a happy new year.


What are your 2012 goals?