2010 will be the maiden year I impose resolutions on myself.

Unsurprisingly, it will also probably be the maiden year I break every single resolution and then hate myself for it. Here goes nothing.

1.  Backpack across Europe

Europe reeks of certain aura and vibe that make me want to just pack my luggage and pay her a visit. Of the entire continent, I have only visited England, and that was about a good 8 months ago. What is not to like about Europe? The people are nice. The food, fantastic. The vistas painted across the horizons are postcard-material. The wine and alcohol, wonderful. Architectures are breathtaking. Oh, there is something about their football, too.

2. Dress up

Recently, I came to realise that I have a fashion sense so boring and dull, I make Keanu Reeves look like the best fucking entertainer in the world. My wardrobe collection holds a grand total of 3 colours – black, white and red. I think it’s time for me to start exploring more avenues in the aspect of my sense of dressing. Honestly, I lost count on the amount of times I came into the office with football shorts and lacerated tee shirts I slept in the night before. Now, if only I can find some time to give a shit.

3. Get a promotion

Though in my situation, it doesn’t really make a difference. I am the only English Writer in the entire company and I have been running this one-man department for over 3 years. I am my own senior, my own protege, my own mentor and my own tutor. Basically, it’s a one-leg-kick shit I’m dealing with day in, day out. But damn, I have never experienced getting promoted before. No, really, it doesn’t make a difference, I will still have to pick up after my own crap.

4. Reduction of alcohol intake

2009 was one big beer keg to me. I have become so adept and tolerant towards the percentage, it’s starting to scare me a little. The amount of alcohol I consume have risen by threefold and the amount of intoxicated experiences have receded all the same. That is the body’s method in telling you that you have been drinking way too much and the impending consequence of alcohol poisoning shall realise if reducing alcohol intake is not listed in your 2010 resolutions. Scary.

5. Take more photos

To drive myself to take more photos of and with the people around me wherever I go, I splashed out on a new camera a couple of weeks back. I never knew why, but prior to this, I was never one to be interested in being in photographs or to even take pictures of, well, things. I should also spend more time with my DSLR, that poor sod has been spending way too much time with the fungal and dust at the forsaken corner of my cabinet.

6. Get a hobby

I play football on a weekly basis, but that’s a passion. I write every day, but that’s because I am paid to do so. I love technology and my gadgets, but those are just a waste of fucking money. I really need a refreshing and gratifying hobby. Like collecting RM50 notes or something, I don’t know.

7. Stay healthy

That means I have to cut down on the alcohol, cigarettes, instant noodles, Ramli burgers, late nights and getting to know idiots who will blow my arteries into pieces. I need to go for a body checkup too.

8. Value myself

Because I know I deserve to be happy for being just the person I am. Because I know it is my God-given right to make decisions for myself and live my life as I please.

2010 will also be the maiden year I start learning how to make myself happy.

Have a happy new year.