New Years Resolutions...

1SG Steven Stankovich — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 14:37:43 -0500

As 2013 comes to a close, it is the traditional time for those infamous New Years Resolutions. I will work out more, drink less, watch what I eat, go back to college, put more money away for retirement, cuss less, be less sarcastic, etc...

Do you make New Years Resolutions? If so, please share what it is and your reasoning behind the resolution.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2013 2:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 14:41:11 -0500

MSG,

I've decided [well, really before New Year's] that I will spend every minute of spare time I have starting in January working to finish my degree. It has taken a long time to finally decide on exactly what to pursue, but seeing as I have an affinity for computers and the degree program I'll be following will allow me to achieve industry certification as part of the actual degree, it's only logical that I seek to complete it and soon.

Also. I will be seeking to reduce my spending and debt. This explains itself.

Run more. I like running and it's a good release.

Good luck on pursuing your goals!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2013 2:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 14:46:16 -0500

Stop drinking, and compete in a triathelon...not just participate ;)

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2013 4:55 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 16:55:01 -0500

I am going with a simple list this year:

-Finish the COR Course

-Finish the DPW QA Course (if we can find a solution for funding since we require this course)

-Finish the DL portion of JEOC and hope for the residential phase.

-Complete at least 15 Graduate Hours torwards my MS

-Drop my run time by 1:00 on average

-Increase P/U and S/U to over 70 on average

-Spend more quality time with my family exploring the area around my home

-Become a better PL/Jack of All Trades

-Become a better Engineer Officer

-Become more dilligent in regards to my spiritual fitness and faith

-.....and with fingers crossed.....DEPLOY.

While it is a pretty decent list, it is simple, measurable, and I can take status of where I am and see where I need to go.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Dec 25 at 2013 8:50 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 20:50:39 -0500

This new year I'm going to stop dating the Army and find my soul mate! :-D

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2013 1:19 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 01:19:29 -0500

MSG Stankovich,

I made the list for next month SGT's and in Feb next year I will PCS to Vicenza, Italy (173rd IBCT)I've decided to attend and graduate Jump Master School, get a 300 PT score, become a better leader by accepting every challenge and learning every single day from negative and positive experiences and make my wife happy as much as I can.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2013 7:58 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 07:58:47 -0500

I'm getting back to writing, and for inspiration I'm going to be doing something new, every day, for 365 days. Whether it's a new food, new workout, a class, or words in a new language, every day I'll be doing something new. It will lead to a lot of self-improvement personally and professionally, and I'll have something to help me with my writing, so I'm really looking forward to it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2013 10:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:14:59 -0500

I have made Resolutions in the past but unfortunately have become one of the statistics that never follows through past Feb. This year however, I am going to make a very simple promise to myself to determine a happy medium between my career and having a social life.

Good luck in the New Year to you all!

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Dec 26 at 2013 11:35 AM

SSG Robert Burns — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:35:03 -0500

What section does your New Years Resolution go on your NCOER? Mine should definitely say needs improvement.

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Dec 27 at 2013 12:04 AM

1SG Michael Blount — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:04:17 -0500

300 on my next APFT (last one was just short at 297)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 12:11 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:11:25 -0500

I don't make one because I never keep it!!! LOL ATW!!!

Response by SSG Ike Phelan made Dec 27 at 2013 1:01 AM

SSG Ike Phelan — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 01:01:44 -0500

I try to make it a point every year to stay in touch with those special individuals I have made friends with in the military.

We (soldiers) move around so much and sometimes we are lucky enought to meet really good people and them when we get orders for the next duty station all to many time we stop calling or talking to those people. It is sad but true so that is why I make it a point to try and never loose contact with those people who I am often closer to then my own family so it is a way to keep me from going crazy and becoming disconnected and depressed. So there is my two cents I hope it make sense to every one.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 7:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:02:27 -0500

I don't ever make resolutions, that stuff never works. Something always comes up and throws me off track. Now a days I just take it one day at a time.

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Dec 27 at 2013 7:39 PM

SSG Laureano Pabon — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:39:45 -0500

My new Years resolution is the same as last year and it worked 100% with out fail.

This years resolution is to not have one.

Response by PO2 Pete Haga made Dec 28 at 2013 2:06 AM

PO2 Pete Haga — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 02:06:18 -0500

My New Years Resolution is to see some more of this glories Country we live in from the seat of my motorcycle. With my wife and best friend of 31 years riding on the seat behind me. We plan to see the Blue Ridge Mountains this spring or summer.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Dec 31 at 2013 4:39 AM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:39:37 -0500

I'd like to wish everyone out there in RallyPoint land a very happy and prosperous New Year. Good luck to you and your families in 2014 and I hope that if you make a resolution this evening, that you stick to it. If you do not make a resolution, then I hope that you tighten up whatever shot group you think you need to in 2014. Remember, if we stop growing, learning, improving or adapting, we become obsolete. An obsolete Soldier is ineffective.

Happy New Year to all!!!