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I know it’s not Thursday, it’s Friday, and I only have 5 things (see “8 Things Thursdays“).  Well, it’s my list, and I can truncate if I want to.  I felt inspired to put this together for a while, and hopefully, it’s a good one.

1. More time with my kids. For a divorced parent, this can be hard.  Fortunately, I’ve gotten to the point where I can negotiate this on a fairly regular basis.  We used to have a schedule, but seasonal events and sports need to be scheduled around.  Nonetheless, I firmly believe in the saying that no one ever got to the end of their life and wished they had spent more time at work.
2. No more reality shows. I take my TV pretty seriously.  Network executives don’t.  Either I have poorer taste than the average viewer, or much better taste – I don’t know.  What I do know is what’s cheaper and easier for the powers that be is boring the hell out of me.
3. A regular exercise schedule. I know what you’re thinking – this isn’t a wish as much as a goal.  You’re right, but I didn’t think I could come up with 8 reasonable goals.  I do think I found a solution to this one, however.  One of the morning news shows suggested I park fifteen minutes away from work.  That way, I can have a fifteen-minute walk in the morning, and one in the evening.  I might try that.
4. World peace for everyone. This is one of those things that tends to show up on everybody’s list.  At first, I thought this is something I don’t have much control over.  There are steps I can take now.  Fighting less with my Mom is one.  I’ll try that as soon as she’s done being a shrew.
5. More real-life connections. I was going to call this one “More Friends.”  I didn’t because I didn’t want to limit myself.  I tend to become a hermit now and then.  Less income will do that to you.  However, I feel like I need to branch out and find more people out in the world with similar interests.  Not all of these will become life-long pals, but that’s okay.

 Well, what do you think about it?  What are your wishes for the new year?  Comment here or send your suggestions to pbagadion@gmail.com.

If you’d like more inspiration, try these:

• 5 Goals That Would Bring Me Lasting Happiness
• Ten Rules For Being Human