Lofty Goals

I finally got around to cleaning out Google Reader (there were seriously 500+ posts to read. eek) and I felt a little bit better about my disappearance from the blog world. It appears that a few of you took a mini break as well! Phew!

This GR clean up also brought a bunch of New Years Resolution/Goal posts to my attention. Naturally, I went back to check out my 2010 goals...

1. Explore the world of cross-training. - ehh, I got a bike in November and rode it once before the new year. Methinks this will cross into 2011.
2. Learn to like the elliptical machine. - I think I learned to be OK with the elliptical machine. Like is a very strong word.
3. Complete Kelly's Elliptical Challenge. - fail. I think I made it a week or two, max.
4. Run a 10K. - fail. Signed up for a 12k and ended up oversleeping. D'oh!!
5. Make a big decision. - SUCCESS!! Two big decisions actually. Yay me :)
6. Take calcium supplements. - Meh. I went with adult gummy vitamins instead.
7. Log runs. - not so successful.
8. Don't stress about not blogging. - Clearly I had no problem with it in December ;p
9. Run a half marathon in 2 hours flat. - SO CLOSE! Again, carrying over to 2011
10. Try a new food item once a month. - Lost track :(

I think this is why I don't do New Year's resolutions. Ah well, there are a couple things on that list that can carry on over to my 2011 goals. Maybe this time next year, I'll be able to cross those puppies off ;)

Just a few more to add to the list:

1. Bike to work - I know it's what I got the bike for, but there's that whole riding with traffic thing. It makes me nervous. Really nervous. Ehhh.
2. Complete marathon #5 in 4:50 or less - Seriously, this will be my 3rd attempt. I've used a 4:45 pace band for the past 2 marathons and this past year was the closest I've gotten. Gotta close it out right.
3. COOK MORE! - 'nuff said.

How do you feel about making resolutions/goals? Thoughts on not meeting them?

I promise I'll get back to cooking soon. Seriously, cooking just isn't as fun when it's just for one person...and after a long day at work...and with no dishwasher. :(