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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jan 1, 2017 8:00:11 GMT -6
I know their cliche, but that doesn't mean their not good for us. Any goals for 2017 folks?
My main one is to get some of my physical strength back. I'll remember 2016 for a long time, because of the hell I went through... but I'm well on my way to being an ox again.
I think my wife and I are going to start a family. She'll have to do invetro fertilization with a "deposit" I made before chemo and radiation, but... I'm 36. My wife is 29. It's time for me to be a dad.
I'd like to overcome complications I'm having with my bowels. Part of me is worried I won't be able to do a different job because of how often I have to run to the restroom, but I can always bloom where I'm planted.
I plan on making more music this year... even if I'm not planning to make another album. (That could always change though)
Anyone else?
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Post by _ on Jan 1, 2017 22:21:21 GMT -6
Those sound good, buddy.
I'm really good at setting goals and I'm really awful at achieving them. I suppose I need to actually resolve to adhere to such resolutions. That is a whole other conversation though.
Anyways, I'd like to significantly improve my Spanish or learn French; I'd like to figure out sufficient coping/management skills for my poor mental health; I'd like to learn (and hopefully enjoy) cooking; I'd like to stop looking at pornography; I'd like to know God more (via regular prayer and Bible study); I'd like to read (and finish reading (which I started recently sucking at)) books more.
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Post by exo on Jan 1, 2017 23:30:09 GMT -6
Nothing for me. I'm one of those "no resolutions" types. Don't bother with 'em, the fact that it's a "new year" doesn't really give me any sort of motivation at all.
I AM, however, 5 weeks and 2 days away from a full year without smoking or nicotine in any form. THAT might have me decide to attack something else........
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jan 2, 2017 11:57:40 GMT -6
I'd like to learn (and hopefully enjoy) cooking; Check out the food thread here bro! I'd like to stop looking at pornography; That's a tough one. Even being married to someone who's willing to engage me sexually at any time, that's still a tough one... I AM, however, 5 weeks and 2 days away from a full year without smoking or nicotine in any form. THAT might have me decide to attack something else........ Wow! Congrats on not falling off that wagon! Myself, I use a TON of nicotine (way more than smokers), ...but I don't have any intention of quitting though. I don't "smoke" it (which the toxins in tobacco kills, not the nicotine) and quite frankly, "enjoy" the habit. The something else for me on the agenda this year would be to quit my cannabis use. If you've read the marijuana thread, I don't use it to get "high", but small amounts for relief from symptoms... which I'm still experiencing. I feel though, the push to quit comes more from my past training than from present input. On one side, I know its psychologically addicting and being honest, I still "enjoy" the small amounts... not to mention the legality of it... the other side, my work knows I use it and doesn't care, my family knows I use it and doesn't care, and $2 worth is all I use if I use it in a day, which hardly breaks the bank... what's the real harm? Still, I do get sick of "needing" it from time to time... and it is on my agenda to stop, but I don't know if I'd put it as a "resolution goal".
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Post by _ on Jan 2, 2017 13:46:39 GMT -6
I'd like to learn (and hopefully enjoy) cooking; Check out the food thread here bro! I'd like to stop looking at pornography; That's a tough one. Even being married to someone who's willing to engage me sexually at any time, that's still a tough one... Thanks, bro!
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Post by _ on Jan 3, 2017 18:22:29 GMT -6
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jan 4, 2017 11:02:58 GMT -6
HAHA!!! That blog always has pretty funny entries.
In all seriousness though, I think if progress is made toward any resolution (aka goal), no matter how small or silly (ie: picking your nose less, wiping more often, not hating squirrels, etc.) is for the betterment of individual development. [actually]
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Post by _ on Jan 4, 2017 11:10:19 GMT -6
HAHA!!! That blog always has pretty funny entries. In all seriousness though, I think if progress is made toward any resolution (aka goal), no matter how small or silly (ie: picking your nose less, wiping more often, not hating squirrels, etc.) is for the betterment of individual development. [actually] Word!
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Post by barabbas on Jan 8, 2017 23:43:27 GMT -6
I'd like to figure out sufficient coping/management skills for my poor mental health; I'd like to stop looking at pornography; [Like Thomas, I have no intention to give any advice. (Though he did a really nice job.) Please feel free to disregard completely.] For some people, these two things are connected. There's a really great TEDx talk on the physiological and psychological effects of porn. It's a response to another talk about how young men are flaming out in life more regularly (more instances of ADD, depression, anxiety; more problems in school, etc.). This talk suggests porn addiction may be one of the reasons. I'm all for that! I'm hoping to do the same! I've been meaning to start a "now reading" thread here for a while. Yessir! I'm hoping to read my Bible more this year, too. And since I've already begin to list some of my goals, I guess I'll also say that I'd like to write some music this year. I've never written any, so it'll be crap. But that doesn't stop other people so why should it stop me? [guitarpro]
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Post by _ on Jan 9, 2017 10:06:46 GMT -6
Thank you for your thoughtful response, bro. I think the evidence for porn affecting mental health is very strong and it is definitely related to my struggles (though, interestingly enough, one is not the impetus of the other). Cheers for the Now Reading thread! I think you should totally invest some time in making music Please keep us updated on your efforts!
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jan 9, 2017 11:45:10 GMT -6
I guess I'll also say that I'd like to write some music this year. I've never written any, so it'll be crap. But that doesn't stop other people so why should it stop me? [img src="//storage.proboards.com/6153878/images/Fu__sgOXFfTEsctFF9Mt.gif" alt="[guitarpro]" class="smile"] HAHA!! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. One man's crap is another man's tasty sandwich. (sort of LOL) Man, I am so sore today. Mostly because of this... My main one is to get some of my physical strength back. Gonna not work out today so my muscles can mend, but I'll be working out my soreness either tomorrow or Wednesday.
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Post by blake on Jan 10, 2017 8:41:40 GMT -6
My goal this year is to get some IT Security certifications under my belt since I have been spending so much time working on these network security assessments. My first goal is the CompTIA Security+ and the other two after it, then there are tons of other certs out there. I made myself a list of related certs, but I will likely focus on the CompTIA ones first:
Beginner:
CompTIA Security+ GIAC Security Essentials Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Advanced:
CompTIA Cybersecurity Expert CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Systems Auditor Certified Ethical Hacker EC-Council Certified Security Analyst Certified Wireless Security Professional Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control GIAC Penetration Tester Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional Certified Cyber Investigative Expert Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator Offensive Security Certified Professional
Aside from that my secondary goal is to finally finish my book and get it published. I've been really close for a long time I just have been dragging my feet on the last few chapters.
And third, maybe even finish my material for the next Amelioration split
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jan 10, 2017 10:43:59 GMT -6
Offensive Security Certified Professional Sounds dangerous. Aside from that my secondary goal is to finally finish my book and get it published. I've been really close for a long time I just have been dragging my feet on the last few chapters. What's your book about bro? __________________________________ Another (short term - say, the next 3 months) goal of mine is to get back to working full time. One factor is me and my health, the other is the demand for hours at work. The past few weeks, I've been able to call into the workforce department, ask if they need help, they tell me to come on in. Today, they said they didn't need me. (one of the main programs I do at work, they just had a training class and added 8 more people to do my work) I'd been contemplating finding another job (part time) instead of getting more hours at my existing job. The new local store sounds appealing to me - I stocked shelves in between college classes and I loved it. I'd also like to be doing something where I'm not just sitting on my duff, staring at a computer screen all day. Luckily, and I really am fortunate, that I'm not hurting for money. My wife makes the big bucks in her career and a job to me is more than just getting a paycheck... its directly proportional to my feeling of self worth. (or at least, its a big chunk of my self-worth to not be unemployed, but a working man)
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Post by blake on Jan 10, 2017 21:48:57 GMT -6
Aside from that my secondary goal is to finally finish my book and get it published. I've been really close for a long time I just have been dragging my feet on the last few chapters. What's your book about bro? __________________________________ Another (short term - say, the next 3 months) goal of mine is to get back to working full time. One factor is me and my health, the other is the demand for hours at work. The past few weeks, I've been able to call into the workforce department, ask if they need help, they tell me to come on in. Today, they said they didn't need me. (one of the main programs I do at work, they just had a training class and added 8 more people to do my work) I'd been contemplating finding another job (part time) instead of getting more hours at my existing job. The new local store sounds appealing to me - I stocked shelves in between college classes and I loved it. I'd also like to be doing something where I'm not just sitting on my duff, staring at a computer screen all day. Luckily, and I really am fortunate, that I'm not hurting for money. My wife makes the big bucks in her career and a job to me is more than just getting a paycheck... its directly proportional to my feeling of self worth. (or at least, its a big chunk of my self-worth to not be unemployed, but a working man) I describe my book as an "epic fantasy poetry saga", its a series of long poems written in rhyming syllabic verse that follow a man named Sorg on his adventures where he seeks out and destroys evil. Every line of the entire book is 9 syllables long and its in an ABAB rhyme scheme.
Here is the opening chapter: www.bewilderingstories.com/issue662/cold_steel.html I've actually finished the book, but I feel I need to add a few chapters in between as its a little short. Its not a super long book, as books go its rather short due to the nature of the writing, it just takes a lot more time to write in this method.
I drew inspiration from the Solomon Kane poems written by Robert E Howard.
I understand the need to work. If I wasn't working I would feel bored probably, as I can only sit at home playing games so long before I have to do something. And after going through what you've been through working can be a validation that your still capable of being part of the world.
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Post by _ on Feb 26, 2017 14:42:03 GMT -6
Updates/progress?
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