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Old 18-12-2011, 12:01 AM   #1
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Default New Years Resolutions (2012)

So 2011 is coming to an end, which means January 1st 2012 is a fresh start for all of us who made new year resolutions 12 months ago, but in the end didn't go through with it or gave up (probably most of us).

I did follow through with most of my new year resolutions I made for this year, so I'm pleased with that.

In 2012 I plan to build muscle, start at TAFE and spend more time with my family. Nice and simple.

So what about you? Did you follow through with the resolutions you made for this year and what are your plans for 2012? Let's here 'em...

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Old 18-12-2011, 12:05 AM   #2
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Get cracking on my automotive course, try to get an apprenticeship.

Hope to god that 2012 is better than what 2011 has been... I'll be happy to see the backside of 2011...
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Old 18-12-2011, 12:14 AM   #3
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I seem to never get around to meeting my resolutions.

This year:
Gert more certs.
Get some more time for photography.
Get into car detailing so much more ... and learn technique correctly.
More family time and less work time.
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Old 18-12-2011, 12:24 AM   #4
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Buy house, have man cave!
Fill jar with belly button fluff
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Old 18-12-2011, 12:25 AM   #5
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Old 18-12-2011, 12:31 AM   #6
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Same as this year; staying the course. Life may deal out some doozies, but staying strong with what you want is all you can hope for in our finite lives.
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Old 18-12-2011, 12:36 AM   #7
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Already started.
I may even create a Facebook page!
Keep track of my progress
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Old 18-12-2011, 05:03 AM   #8
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Made mine 27 yrs ago and it still stands today.
"will never make another new years resolution"
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Old 18-12-2011, 05:51 AM   #9
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Undo the XR6 mistake and get back into an 8.
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Old 19-12-2011, 01:07 PM   #10
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Failed miserably for this year. 2012's resolution will be;
1. Quit smoking
2. Save up enough for my eye surgery.
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Old 19-12-2011, 01:21 PM   #11
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drop 10kg by the end of Jan, from where I am now. That way I have a head start

Also, I want to save more $$$ I exceeded my savings goal for last year, so that gives me a bit of confidence... and then, drink less beer, and brew my own beer.

I might think about donating twice as much to charity in 2012. That would be a nice thing to do.
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Old 19-12-2011, 01:22 PM   #12
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- Start and finish my 250hrs work placement for uni
- Be more vigilante about skin cancer
- Eat a 6ft sub
- Figure out what is the purpose of Twitter
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Old 19-12-2011, 01:29 PM   #13
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Only one: find myself.
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Old 19-12-2011, 01:56 PM   #14
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I actually had none that I'd definitively stated (besides, finish uni), 2012 holds:
1. Commit to my grad job and impress the socks off my boss so I have the opportunity of 6 months in scotland...
2. Actually get back into being a proper Girl Guide Leader again
3. Try to fit into some of my old clothes (the sedentary lifestyle took it's toll on me this year)
4. Save a bit, and try to grow my little side business a bit better.
5. Watch all of Xena and Hercules, then write a dissertation on what it means to society today.
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Old 19-12-2011, 01:57 PM   #15
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resolutions are for fat people that smoke....

already gave up smoking + im happy being fat....
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Old 19-12-2011, 02:00 PM   #16
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resolutions are for fat people that smoke....

already gave up smoking + im happy being fat....
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Old 20-12-2011, 09:08 PM   #17
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1. loose a bit of weight and gain some muscle
2. begin an motor mechanic apprenticeship
3. drink less (apart from new years)
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Old 20-12-2011, 09:20 PM   #18
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2011 has been a terrible year for me and I will be glad to see the back of it!!

Looking forward to next year. Only have one resolution....Do what I can to get my coupe finished and road registered or at least close to it!
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Old 20-12-2011, 09:51 PM   #19
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resolutions are for fat people that smoke....

already gave up smoking + im happy being fat....
Better than your last years resolution

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Old 20-12-2011, 09:52 PM   #20
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Finish both my projects ! Hmm Ef or xy first :L
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Old 20-12-2011, 10:36 PM   #21
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Stop spending so much bloody money on cars
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Old 20-12-2011, 10:46 PM   #22
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Better than your last years resolution

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...8&postcount=18
I found my resolution in there

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Old 21-12-2011, 03:03 PM   #23
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Go overseas and train for a couple of months.

Spend even more money on my car(s)

Successfully convince (********) people I am saving for my future.

Pretty simple resolutions really.
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Old 21-12-2011, 03:46 PM   #24
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Find a better job! Buy a new house! Whoopee to me!
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Old 21-12-2011, 04:07 PM   #25
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1. Get promoted at work
2. If one doesn't happen, find another job
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Old 21-12-2011, 11:50 PM   #26
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My list:

-Finish the XE build
-Buy a supercharger and get stuck into the XR wagon after the XE is finished
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Old 22-12-2011, 09:16 PM   #27
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My new year resolution will be to try and make realistically attainable resolutions from now on.....
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Old 30-12-2011, 07:25 AM   #28
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My new years resolution will be 1024 x 768 pixels...
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Old 30-12-2011, 10:07 AM   #29
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To get back into work and learn to save money better. I had an interview the other day, was told I was exactly who they were looking for. Said when I could start (interview 22nd, I was heading to city 23rd for christmas) they said have your phone on so we can organise start date. I get a phonecall saying sorry we need someone to start now. Yet I told them I was in perth for 5 days and they were cool with it. So let's hope 2012 yields better.
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Old 30-12-2011, 10:10 AM   #30
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This years new years resolution is to be in a position that come 12/13 new years eve I won't need to make a resolution.

If that makes sense.
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