Looking Back

1. Give up smoking
2. Write a blog
3. Take a relevant photograph every day
4. Cycle more often
5. Drink as much water as I do coffee/tea each day
6. Aim to write at least two features per month
7. Complete a creative venture each week

And so to the New Year. It was fascinating to look back over the blog and see my NY Resolutions and discover whether or not I have upheld them. Well, I am pleased to say that the first one - after a false start admittedly has happened. I am no longer a smoker. I am not totally sure how I did it but I guess it was simply a case of not wanting the burden of cigarettes anymore. The financial committment is huge - £5.00 a pack to those who don't know! Gran Canaria was my last gasp, where cigarettes are still cheap. Upon returning home, I simply didn't want to anymore.

Secondly - well, I am still writing a blog so I am still quite pleased with that one. I have to say that my photography has not improved but it was fun making the video. I now have a new bike, which is an absolute dream to cycle. I have rapidly turned into a grumpy old man and cycling to work - even in freezing temperature or horrendous rain - is actually more pleasant than traveling on public transport in London.

My water intake is still miserable and it is true that I have now officially dehydrated. As to the written word - hmmmmmm, I am getting there. I must admit that this is now more of a necessity than a resolution as the hotel is no longer in business. As for creative ventures...... I am getting there. Certainly last year threw up some wonderful opportunities.

So, with Smoking out of the way, here are a list of Resolutions I can work on this year.

1. Take a relevant photograph every day
2. Cycle more often
3. Drink as much water as I do coffee/tea each day
4. Complete a creative venture each week
5. Work on tightening my stomach.
6. Be more disciplined about my writing.

OK - not exactly earth shattering but once you give up smoking you have kind of done it with resolutions. Maybe I should look to Lent and giving something up then.