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dolcevita
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:24 pm Posts: 16061 Location: The Damage Control Table
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 Re: Top Plans/Goals for 2009
makeshift wrote: Goktor Who wrote: ...the problem was I just couldn't shake off the idea that smoking is nice (the "special treat" fallacy). I either failed completely or else got too lax about what constitutes a special occasion.
I tried this approach once. I found myself smoking after such amazingly special occasions like eating, watching a movie, watching TV, listening to a really good song, showering, using the restroom, masturbating, getting depressed, hearing a great joke, getting excited for the day, driving in a car, walking around town, and having a conversation. Great success!... Right? For awhile I held onto smoking only while drinking and during finals. But then, I drink almost every night...except for during finals...so that didn't go too well.
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:13 pm |
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Libs
Sbil
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm Posts: 48678 Location: Arlington, VA
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Well. Hopefully to be more satisfied in my next teaching position...
I guess I didn't tell anyone about this on the forums, but I'm not working this school year because I was extremely unsatisfied and displeased with the administration at the school I was working at. Another school offered me a position for next year, though.
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:35 pm |
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Jiffy
Forum General
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2004 2:27 pm Posts: 6153 Location: New York
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 Re: Top Plans/Goals for 2009
1. Read more. 2. Be a hell of a lot more physically active (hit the gym). 3. Be more selective about what I eat (I'm thinking of starting by cutting out soda completely). 4. Be less nosy. 5. Do well on the LSAT. 6. Decide where I want to go to law school. 7. Get better about not procrastinating. 8. See personal projects through to the end. 9. Play my violin a lot more. 10. Learn and finish some big pieces on piano. 11. Get a girlfriend. Already pretty much there on #11. 
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:13 pm |
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Mister Ecks
New Server, Same X
Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:07 pm Posts: 28301 Location: ... siiiigh...
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Jiffy208 wrote: 11. Get a girlfriend. Already pretty much there on #11.  Quit rubbing it in our faces, why don't ya?!
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:23 pm |
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Jiffy
Forum General
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2004 2:27 pm Posts: 6153 Location: New York
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Mr. Joseph X wrote: Jiffy208 wrote: 11. Get a girlfriend. Already pretty much there on #11.  Quit rubbing it in our faces, why don't ya?! But I'm sooo excited!!! I'm meeting her for New Year's in NYC. 
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:33 pm |
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Neostorm
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Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 2:48 pm Posts: 4684 Location: Toronto
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 Re: Top Plans/Goals for 2009
dolcevita wrote: I never pictured you ever smoking Christian, even in times of stress. How odd. Neostorm wrote: 3. Be less self-righteous. That was...random. I've been told by 3 people in the last week that I always think I'm right and I know I do, but I guess I have to lay off of it, or at times I guess I'm a bit suffocating with my self-righteousness lolol. I dont know but it's something i have to work on I guess.
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:54 pm |
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roo
invading your spaces
Joined: Fri May 19, 2006 10:44 pm Posts: 6194
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Jiffy208 wrote: 1. Read more. 2. Be a hell of a lot more physically active (hit the gym). 3. Be more selective about what I eat (I'm thinking of starting by cutting out soda completely). 4. Be less nosy. 5. Do well on the LSAT. 6. Decide where I want to go to law school. 7. Get better about not procrastinating. 8. See personal projects through to the end. 9. Play my violin a lot more. 10. Learn and finish some big pieces on piano. 11. Get a girlfriend. Already pretty much there on #11.  Pretty much all of this revolves around #7. Perhaps that should be your #1.
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:27 pm |
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Goktor Who
Angels & Demons
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:27 pm Posts: 235
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 Re: Top Plans/Goals for 2009
dolcevita wrote: makeshift wrote: I tried this approach once. I found myself smoking after such amazingly special occasions like eating, watching a movie, watching TV, listening to a really good song, showering, using the restroom, masturbating, getting depressed, hearing a great joke, getting excited for the day, driving in a car, walking around town, and having a conversation. Great success!... Right? For awhile I held onto smoking only while drinking and during finals. But then, I drink almost every night...except for during finals...so that didn't go too well. I was doing great with the only-smoking-while-drinking rule until I noticed that my mouthwash had alcohol in it. Then I was smoking all the time (but my teeth sparkled like pearls).
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:03 pm |
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Dr. Lecter
You must have big rats
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 4:28 pm Posts: 92093 Location: Bonn, Germany
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1. Go to Miami and Orlando (for real now!) 2. Finally go on a trip with my friends that we've been planning for the last 5 years (either now or never) 3. Watch even more older movies (that'll probably be the goal for the rest of my life) 4. Get the best grades possible in my exams 5. Spend less money (kinda contradicts #1 and #2, though)
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:15 pm |
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Box
Extraordinary
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:52 am Posts: 25990
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1. get a job 2. move out, get my own place 3. finally come out of the closet 4. find some way to become physically attractive 5. not gonna say (secret)
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:54 am |
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matatonio
Teh Mexican
Joined: Fri Oct 15, 2004 11:56 pm Posts: 26066 Location: In good ol' Mexico
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Im seriously going to start eating healthier and doing some exercise. Im getting fatter by the minute and im afraid of getting diabetes since im in risk of having it. Thats the last thing i need right now.
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Mau
100% That Bitch
Joined: Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:42 pm Posts: 16923 Location: Monterrey, Mexico
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1.- Go to the gym 2.- Stop my adiction to chocolate 3.- Getting drunk for the first time
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I kneel with Magnus.
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:26 am |
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Christian
Team Kris
Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 5:02 pm Posts: 27584 Location: The Damage Control Table
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Box wrote: 5. not gonna say (secret) I think I might know this... right, Box?
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:23 am |
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Box
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Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:52 am Posts: 25990
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OMG no no no. Hahahaha. Not HIM. Definitely someone, though. But not him.
I was just trying to tease.
_________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:31 am |
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Christian
Team Kris
Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 5:02 pm Posts: 27584 Location: The Damage Control Table
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Box wrote: OMG no no no. Hahahaha. Not HIM. Definitely someone, though. But not him.
I was just trying to tease. Oh okay, so I was in the right track! Hehe...
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:36 am |
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Box
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Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:52 am Posts: 25990
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Actually, #5 had something to do with school, but def. that too, why not.
Maybe I can combine them!!!
_________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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trixster
loyalfromlondon
Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:31 pm Posts: 19697 Location: ville-marie
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01. Work out/eat healthier/lose weight 02. Get a job at the university 03. Apply for/look into grad school 04. Find a special lady friend 05. Finish my degree off strong
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Andrew
Lover of Bacon
Joined: Sat Jan 01, 2005 7:05 pm Posts: 4197 Location: Sherwood Forest, UK
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_________________ ... and there's something about this city today, like all the colours conspired to overwhelm the grey...
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:25 am |
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Tyler
Powered By Hate
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 8:55 pm Posts: 7578 Location: Torrington, CT
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Get laid, gain ten pounds and don't get beaten by a hobo with a tire iron.
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:39 pm |
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torrino
College Boy T
Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2004 7:52 pm Posts: 16020
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- Find a cool internship for the summer - Boost my vocab, speak clearly - Get back in shape - Maintain my Spanish...learn French, Arabic, or Portuguese - Make a hotel development blueprint (and learn the finances associated with hotels) - Read at least a book a month (and the Biz. page of the newspaper everyday) - Be more sensitive with my friends, be nicer with my peers - Buy less plastic crap, Live an environmentally sound life - Wake up early, go to sleep early - Earn a nice GPA - Spend more time in NYC over weekends...cuz Ithaca just ain't happening
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:56 am |
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DP07
The Thirteenth Floor
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 2:26 am Posts: 15573 Location: Everywhere
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Neostorm wrote: dolcevita wrote: I never pictured you ever smoking Christian, even in times of stress. How odd. Neostorm wrote: 3. Be less self-righteous. That was...random. I've been told by 3 people in the last week that I always think I'm right and I know I do, but I guess I have to lay off of it, or at times I guess I'm a bit suffocating with my self-righteousness lolol. I dont know but it's something i have to work on I guess. I guess I would ask where is the line between trying to be right for the right reasons and for the wrong? Thinking you're right doesn't necessarily make you self-righteous. Trying to find truth doesn't.  I think it's a matter of trying to be honest with yourself. I think that's in the end for you to decide within yourself.
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:02 am |
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DP07
The Thirteenth Floor
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 2:26 am Posts: 15573 Location: Everywhere
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roo wrote: Jiffy208 wrote: 1. Read more. 2. Be a hell of a lot more physically active (hit the gym). 3. Be more selective about what I eat (I'm thinking of starting by cutting out soda completely). 4. Be less nosy. 5. Do well on the LSAT. 6. Decide where I want to go to law school. 7. Get better about not procrastinating. 8. See personal projects through to the end. 9. Play my violin a lot more. 10. Learn and finish some big pieces on piano. 11. Get a girlfriend. Already pretty much there on #11.  Pretty much all of this revolves around #7. Perhaps that should be your #1. Procrastination has the advantage of letting your thoughts naturally organize themselves. I think the others could be helped by the right moment (of inspiration  ), depending on how you look at it.
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:04 am |
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DP07
The Thirteenth Floor
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 2:26 am Posts: 15573 Location: Everywhere
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I've never smoked and don't plan to because that would mean that I couldn't say anymore that I have never smoked. Some people might fight it difficult to believe that. But even if I had ever smoked they couldn't prove it.
But I've never wanted to smoke. I don't like the thought of smoke in my lungs.
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:08 am |
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snack
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Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:18 pm Posts: 12159
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DP07 wrote: I've never smoked and don't plan to because that would mean that I couldn't say anymore that I have never smoked. THAT IS NOT SEARCHING FOR SOME TRUTH DP 
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:29 am |
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DP07
The Thirteenth Floor
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 2:26 am Posts: 15573 Location: Everywhere
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snack wrote: DP07 wrote: I've never smoked and don't plan to because that would mean that I couldn't say anymore that I have never smoked. THAT IS NOT SEARCHING FOR SOME TRUTH DP  I didn't say that's the only thing I do.  But, you are right, your statement is very true. EDIT: No, that is searching for a truth in a sense since I'm trying to discover how people react to someone having never smoked... That's my answer anyway. 
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:49 am |
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