The Blog of Tom Dale

I am excited for 2015! Like many people, there are some things I'd like to  differently for this new year. Here is a list of some of my New Year Resolutions and action plans: Be Healthier Run a Half Marathon in spring Exercise daily through cardio, stretching, or weight lifting Eat full servings of fruits and veggies at every meal Manage Money Better Give more for God’s Kingdom through church Start saving for retirement (not as if I ever will retire, but it doesn't hurt to plan for the worst) Open IRA on one year work anniversary in March Learn More Learn new languages Study Spanish through Duolingo and daily Bible readings Learn major Greek and Hebrew words in biblical texts Learn some self-defense Sign up for local classes Learn to shoot a gun Finish General Education Credits I'm sure that I'll eventually add more. I am an ENFP, after all. But truthfully, I may break some of these resolution...

It was a slow time at work. There were not as many incoming phone calls in the call center as usual. Although I try to keep my mind focused on work while I'm in the office (after all, that's why I'm there!), my mind drifted to thinking about the new year. What should I write down as my New Year's Resolutions? I was having trouble thinking of good resolutions. Most people write down, "Make more money" or "Lose more weight". But I was satisfied with my paycheck, and if I lost any more weight I would be invisible when I turned sideways. Then I had a brilliant thought: I'll ask my co-workers to write a list for me! I opened up a Google Doc, named it "Tom Dale's New Year's Resolutions", and sent an informal link to some of my co-workers/friends. Within minutes the document was filled with their suggestions. Here is their list. Repent from being reformed and turn to the truth of being an Arminian Grow 2 inches Hike the Grand...