New Years Expectations
I've never been one to come up with New Years resolutions. They are easy to make, but not so easy to keep. So instead of come up with a bunch of things I want to do this year, I thought it would be a good idea to come up with some general expectations for the New Year. Things I'd like to see happen.
Personal expectations...
In one word, GROWTH, I'd like to see some growth in my life this year in a few key areas. First, with God. I've not been very disciplined in my spiritual habits the past couple of years and I'd like to develop that area of my life a lot more. To help I've started the Divine hours and I listen to the Pray-as-you-go Podcast as I drive to work. If you haven't tried that, I highly recommend. It's very good at directing your prayer time. I need help in that area.
Second, Growth in my relationships with my family. As my kids are growing older and becoming even more independent I don't want us to grow disconnected. With all of our hobbies, gadgets, and toys it's easy for us all to do our own thing. I also want to focus more on me and my wife's relationship. After 12 years of marriage it's easy to take your mate for granted and not work as hard on your marriage as you used to. So I'm hoping to experience some cool things in our family this year as we intentionally try to love each other in new and different ways.
Third, Growth in my relationships with Friends. This year has been an awesome year for me as far as friends go. God has brought some truly wonderful people in my life that have been a great blessing. The biggest relational hurdle for me has always been the gap between acquaintance and friends. I've had many acquittances throughout my life, but few friends. I think it's because I place friendship on some type of pedestal, like marriage or something like it's sacred. Once you offer it [friendship] you're out there. Really your offering yourself. That's a pretty vulnerable position. Will I be accepted? Will I be loved? Will I be understood? Maybe this year I just need to work on being more open, free, and available with my friendship to people. I'm expecting some good things in this area of my life this year and I look forward to getting to know my friends better and being better known by them.
General expectations/predictions....
That the Lions will continue to stink. They will inevitably blow the overall #2 draft pick and Matt Millen will continue his ineptness as Lions President.
That Loyd Carr will still believe spread offenses and passing the ball on first down is a fad that will eventually be replaced by the wishbone/option offense.
That the Tigers will win the world series, Pistons the NBA finals, and Wings the Stanley Cup.
That Xbox 360 will continue to come out with awesome games. Can't wait for Halo 3, or FIFA 08, or Gears of War 2.
That Phil and Jesse will continue to keep me up past my bedtime playing Xbox. That my wife will continue to yell at me..."Stop yelling...we're trying to go asleep". And that I will continue to go through the work day in a foggy haze because of lack of sleep
That Lost (the t.v. show) will finally start answering some questions and start unfolding the plot just a little.
That Jack Bauer will finally use the bathroom (It's been like 4 days).
That Rosie O'Donnell will be kicked off The View and join Star Jones in a daily radio talk show.
That Ford and GM will go Bankrupt as they cooperatively release a 20 passenger SUV that gets a whopping 10 miles per gallon.
That gas cost will rise drop below $2 a gallon.
The W will finally bring home our troops in Iraq.
That Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (President of Iran) will win the Nobel Peace Prize.
That Mel Gibson will make another movie all in subtitles that we all love.
That Michael Richards and Chris Rock start a comedy tour together.
That Apple will produce 20 more differing variations of the ipod. The ifrig, itoaster, icouch, itv, iphone, icar, etc...
That Microsoft will try and copy everything Apple does.
That HD DVD will beat out Blue Ray as the new Hi-Def DVD format as people still wait for their PS 3's.
That I will finally figure out how to connect my Xbox 360 to my PC. (Yeah right, that will never happen)
Personal expectations...
In one word, GROWTH, I'd like to see some growth in my life this year in a few key areas. First, with God. I've not been very disciplined in my spiritual habits the past couple of years and I'd like to develop that area of my life a lot more. To help I've started the Divine hours and I listen to the Pray-as-you-go Podcast as I drive to work. If you haven't tried that, I highly recommend. It's very good at directing your prayer time. I need help in that area.
Second, Growth in my relationships with my family. As my kids are growing older and becoming even more independent I don't want us to grow disconnected. With all of our hobbies, gadgets, and toys it's easy for us all to do our own thing. I also want to focus more on me and my wife's relationship. After 12 years of marriage it's easy to take your mate for granted and not work as hard on your marriage as you used to. So I'm hoping to experience some cool things in our family this year as we intentionally try to love each other in new and different ways.
Third, Growth in my relationships with Friends. This year has been an awesome year for me as far as friends go. God has brought some truly wonderful people in my life that have been a great blessing. The biggest relational hurdle for me has always been the gap between acquaintance and friends. I've had many acquittances throughout my life, but few friends. I think it's because I place friendship on some type of pedestal, like marriage or something like it's sacred. Once you offer it [friendship] you're out there. Really your offering yourself. That's a pretty vulnerable position. Will I be accepted? Will I be loved? Will I be understood? Maybe this year I just need to work on being more open, free, and available with my friendship to people. I'm expecting some good things in this area of my life this year and I look forward to getting to know my friends better and being better known by them.
General expectations/predictions....
That the Lions will continue to stink. They will inevitably blow the overall #2 draft pick and Matt Millen will continue his ineptness as Lions President.
That Loyd Carr will still believe spread offenses and passing the ball on first down is a fad that will eventually be replaced by the wishbone/option offense.
That the Tigers will win the world series, Pistons the NBA finals, and Wings the Stanley Cup.
That Xbox 360 will continue to come out with awesome games. Can't wait for Halo 3, or FIFA 08, or Gears of War 2.
That Phil and Jesse will continue to keep me up past my bedtime playing Xbox. That my wife will continue to yell at me..."Stop yelling...we're trying to go asleep". And that I will continue to go through the work day in a foggy haze because of lack of sleep
That Lost (the t.v. show) will finally start answering some questions and start unfolding the plot just a little.
That Jack Bauer will finally use the bathroom (It's been like 4 days).
That Rosie O'Donnell will be kicked off The View and join Star Jones in a daily radio talk show.
That Ford and GM will go Bankrupt as they cooperatively release a 20 passenger SUV that gets a whopping 10 miles per gallon.
That gas cost will rise drop below $2 a gallon.
The W will finally bring home our troops in Iraq.
That Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (President of Iran) will win the Nobel Peace Prize.
That Mel Gibson will make another movie all in subtitles that we all love.
That Michael Richards and Chris Rock start a comedy tour together.
That Apple will produce 20 more differing variations of the ipod. The ifrig, itoaster, icouch, itv, iphone, icar, etc...
That Microsoft will try and copy everything Apple does.
That HD DVD will beat out Blue Ray as the new Hi-Def DVD format as people still wait for their PS 3's.
That I will finally figure out how to connect my Xbox 360 to my PC. (Yeah right, that will never happen)
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posted by Rich @ 4:43 PM
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It would be awesome to see Jack Bauer do something human...like drink coffee or take a power shower - things I do in the midst of 24-36 hours of constant awakeness.
I hope 2007 to become the year I get a biological clock again. At least a clock that I control more! (1130PM-735AM would be perfect!- why the extra 5 min? 1825 extra minutes of sleep a year)
Learn more Norwegian.
Totally hear you on prayer Rich
prayer did not work for me when it only bookmarked my day or prefaced a meal
prayer is air, glucose and light
air, glucose and light seeking Sound from heaven
It is a mystery over my head - in the end I do it because of the Search because of Relation...
Finish most of the many books I start/skim and do something with it all...
become more constructive and positive with reflection so growth can happen
the Pistons will make a subtle trade for a player that changes the balance of a few games of significance
Bend over to tie my shoes and it will not hurt
become more disciplined and faithful with vision and dream so that my future can happen
Awaken the pen
Speak life into others
In 2006 L. Carr got it right with the defense and maybe in 2007 he will maximize his athletes.
Desmond's story and character will save LOST
Jack will die but will be in everybodies back story the rest of the series
Survive a half marathon
Liverpool will win a few Cups just not sure which ones
HOPE that FIFA 2007 will inspire some of my mates to play some "friendly football" - if January acts like October perhaps this can happen sooner...
Keep going Pilgrim Friend!
i hope you are right in the Lost prediction - i am ready for it to be back on!!! i totally agree about phil and jesse keeping you up past your bedtime - i have to warn phil that if he stays up playing xbox he is not immune from 4 am wake ups to take care of jack!!! you have some great resolutions - especially the ones about your family - is andreas resolution to start a blog? it should be!!! (:
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