Veritas' PoA for 2006

[Veritas]

Forgive such sentimentality as this thread, but it only happens once a year, and I'm normally grumpy; I thought a more optimistic version of me would make a pleasant change. :giggle:

PLAN OF ACTION FOR 2006:

Things to be worked on: stopping swearing

Perhaps even masturbating, too. The conservation of my womanly energies will be a most exhausting gift for the man I eventually marry. Fatal, even. But what a way to go.

Writing 1,000 words of prose a day

Working on one poem a day

“Learn what you are and be such.” –Pindar. This motto to be put into action with special attention paid to my physical appearance, self-confidence and social life. In 2006 I will find out exactly what balance of sociability/solitude I need to be happy – also, how to assertively make this known to other people without being rude, or going along with their social arrangements just to keep the peace.

Regularly take whatever medication my dermatologist prescribes, apply steroid tape to needed areas and stop picking my spots!

I will get up as soon as my alarm clock goes each day – I know I will still be tired, but I can have a nap later in the day if needed; I just want to get into a regular sleep/wake pattern. This ‘resolution’ will fall by the wayside on many occasions, I expect, particularly at the weekend after nights out with friends, but that’s no reason to give up on it. If I deviate from this plan, I’ll get myself back in line as soon as possible, hangovers notwithstanding.

I will shower and dress as soon as I get up instead of lounging around in my pyjamas for half the day.

No computer/internet until my day’s chores are done! The internet, not procrastination, is the thief of time!

In 2006 I will move house to a one-bedroomed flat near the city centre, [Here I mention my desired street and one acceptable alternative] area.

I will also find a literary agent who will take me on as a client and get me a six-figure, three-book deal with a major UK publishing house. The unambitious never achieve anything. :D

Ever aware that I turn 30 in 2006, rather than get depressed at what I do not possess or have not achieved or am not myself, I will work on acquiring and achieving and becoming all I find desirable, so that I will never again reach a birthday with the feeling of having wasted the past 365 days God gave me. Most importantly of all, I will make every day of 2006 count.

Okay, okay, it's mawkish but if, in a year's time, I fail miserably on a sizeable number of these items, you have permission to come round my house and beat me with sticks. Even barmen's combs. :whup:

[JoeP]

Starts off with dumb stuff. Don't worry about the swearing - or the masturbating!

All the rest: I like it. Power to you.

[Veritas]

Is it okay if I swear while I masturbate, JoeP? :D Or would that compound the sin?

[Leesifer]

It would double the sin but if you're going to sin, might as well make it interesting. :innocent:

[Veritas]

I would rather masturbate with the Purefoy's manly mansausage.

Three minutes of swearing left in 2005! Bugger! Arse! Cunt! Shite!

(Wonder if I could fit a quick wank in, too)?

[Leesifer]

Curiosity impels me to ask whether you wanked or not, scarlet?

[Veritas]

I didn't. :D Thanking you kindly for your interest, (the future) Mrs Stevenson.

Yours affectionately,
(the future) Mrs Purefoy.

:chuckle:

[Leesifer]

Ah such sweet dreams. :fantasy:

[Carnivale Ed]

Perhaps even masturbating, too. The conservation of my womanly energies will be a most exhausting gift for the man I eventually marry. Fatal, even. But what a way to go.
For no particular reason, I mention that I am unmarried and unafraid of death.

[Veritas]

You wouldn't happen to be the Purefoy using an alias on these fora, would you?! :D

[Carnivale Ed]

As far as you know, yes, yes I am.

[MooseIBe]

I wouldn't give up masturbating :). What does your dermatologist have you on btw? Has he suggested roaccutane to you?

[justaman]

What about Proactive? Jessica Simpson swears by it.

[Veritas]

Moose - I have been fobbed off with various antibiotics up 'til now, but last time I was at the hospital I burst into tears and the doc ran off to get a female doc to calm me down. I got them to agree to blood test me for roaccutane as long as I take erythromicin until next visit (mid-Feb). Fingers crossed. I'm 30 this year and it would be nice to find a dermatologist who took my skin problems seriously.

Think positive, Nichola! '06 will be a life- (and complexion-) changing year!

Ed - Wow. In that case, it's a deal! :suggest:

[Carnivale Ed]

Ed - Wow. In that case, it's a deal! :suggest:
Wow, two invitations in as many threads! I am the Purefoy.

[Legs]

Good luck with that list, sp

IMO even if you only accompish one item, your quality of life improves. Take it a day at a time.

By the way, did you get up as soon as your alarm rung this morning and then had a shower & dressed immediately? :giggle:

[Veritas]

My alarm went off at 8am; I got up at 9...Shame on me. But then I had only had 5 hours' sleep. The hour lie-in was spent daydreaming of the Purefoy, so it wasn't entirely wasted! :D I showered and dressed as soon as I got up, though. One day at a time, as you said.

[Legs]

Very good sp! I am lounging around in my robe until I have to go to an open house party at 3pm

[Veritas]

I have not picked any spots or masturbated this year, either. :D

[Dingfod]

I would've broken that one about 1 second after midnight by picking on a spot at the same time as I masturbated the new year in.

[Veritas]

Looks like my 'no masturbation' rule is gonna need some readjustment. :blush:

[Dingfod]

Your PoA looked a little ambitious to me. Perhaps you could scale it back to things that really matter, like don't pick your scabs.

[Veritas]

I'm thinking of changing it to 'at least one wank a day to stop myself exploding'.

Or maybe one month on, one month off.

Or maybe fuck it, wank as much as I like.

[TomJoe]

For some reason, I thought POA meant "Piece of Ass" ... :P

Should have figured that wasn't the case when there were no attachments to the thread.

[viscousmemories]

For "some reason", huh? Nothing to do with your being a complete pervert?

[TomJoe]

For "some reason", huh? Nothing to do with your being a complete pervert?

That would, I believe, qualify as "some reason".

[viscousmemories]

Touché.

[Legs]

So... how's the POA coming?

[Veritas]

As you know, the swearing has gone down the pan. As has the self-abuse.

The rest is going okay actually. :D I have applied to my local council for a house-swap. Fingers crossed 'n' all that.

[Veritas]

BUMPED FOR LEGS:

PLAN OF ACTION FOR 2006:

Things to be worked on: stopping swearing Swearyness reduced by about 50%. No cunts or fucks, occasional shits and the odd bugger.

Perhaps even masturbating, too. The conservation of my womanly energies will be a most exhausting gift for the man I eventually marry. Fatal, even. But what a way to go. Likewise. As I age, the desire wanes.

Writing 1,000 words of prose a day Ha, ha!

Working on one poem a day Sort of. I never said they had to be good poems, did I?

“Learn what you are and be such.” –Pindar. This motto to be put into action with special attention paid to my physical appearance, self-confidence and social life. In 2006 I will find out exactly what balance of sociability/solitude I need to be happy – also, how to assertively make this known to other people without being rude, or going along with their social arrangements just to keep the peace. Yeah, this one's nailed. I actually lost a friend over it when I said I didn't want to hang out with her and her boyfriend and be their socially-inept gooseberry. She was shocked when I explained some people like spending time on their own and there's no law that says you must have a boyfriend.

Regularly take whatever medication my dermatologist prescribes, apply steroid tape to needed areas and stop picking my spots! The Roaccutane's kicking in now, so even though my skin is so dry I look as if I have facial dandruff, I am pleased.

I will get up as soon as my alarm clock goes each day – I know I will still be tired, but I can have a nap later in the day if needed; I just want to get into a regular sleep/wake pattern. This ‘resolution’ will fall by the wayside on many occasions, I expect, particularly at the weekend after nights out with friends, but that’s no reason to give up on it. If I deviate from this plan, I’ll get myself back in line as soon as possible, hangovers notwithstanding. Less said about this the better.

I will shower and dress as soon as I get up instead of lounging around in my pyjamas for half the day. Ditto.

No computer/internet until my day’s chores are done! The internet, not procrastination, is the thief of time! I got rid of the interweb; it was the only way I could stick to this resolution.

In 2006 I will move house to a one-bedroomed flat near the city centre, [Here I mention my desired street and one acceptable alternative] area. Still waiting for this one to happen, but am now considering a city move rather than a mere house move.

I will also find a literary agent who will take me on as a client and get me a six-figure, three-book deal with a major UK publishing house. The unambitious never achieve anything. Having just read "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill for the third time, I have no doubt this one will happen, and soon.

Ever aware that I turn 30 in 2006, rather than get depressed at what I do not possess or have not achieved or am not myself, I will work on acquiring and achieving and becoming all I find desirable, so that I will never again reach a birthday with the feeling of having wasted the past 365 days God gave me. Most importantly of all, I will make every day of 2006 count. Bugger off you little whippersnappers, and turn down that racket! You young 'uns ain't got no bleeding respect!

[Legs]

BUMPED FOR LEGS:
Thanks, SP :kiss:

The Roaccutane's kicking in now, so even though my skin is so dry I look as if I have facial dandruff, I am pleased. That's great news :)

I will get up as soon as my alarm clock goes each day –
Did I miss your response to this or was it the 'less said the better' thing?

but am now considering a city move rather than a mere house move.
Where are you thinking of going?

Having just read "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill for the third time, I have no doubt this one will happen, and soon.
I hope you get a huge book deal and remember the little ones you left behind.

Bugger off you little whippersnappers, and turn down that racket! You young 'uns ain't got no bleeding respect!
:laugh:

I thought PoA meant Piece of Ass

[Veritas]

I forgot to highlight the 'less said about this the better' in response to my getting up early each day resolution. At my age the memory is an cruel mistress.

And where would I like to move? Ideally, Edinburgh. The cost of living is the second highest in the UK (after London of course) but as I plan to get myself a book deal, that should sort itself out. I would be prepared to compromise with Glasgow, but only for a short while as it's...well, Glasgow.

[Legs]

Edinburgh is wonderful. I am going to the tattoo this summer :vibes:

Best of luck, SP

[Veritas]

Stopping swearing Have definitely cut right down on this. No c-words, a lot less f-words and I swear less even on t'interweb too! So a partial success.

Masturbating, too. The conservation of my womanly energies will be a most exhausting gift for the man I eventually marry. Fatal, even. But what a way to go. Let's make something clear. The reason I decided on this, was...the more you do it, the more you work yourself up into a sexual frenzy. And as I'm single, I've got no-one to take my frustrations out on. So I kinda thought less masturbation = less sexual desires, therefore less sexual frustrations. You know that saying, "The more you have, the more you miss it when it's gone?" That was my reasoning (in reverse). But I get frustrated anyway, and I'm not willing to sleep with just anyone to take the edge off my sex-drive. Ho-hum. We'll call this a partial success, then. ;)

Writing 1,000 words of prose a day Oh dear. I'm out of the habit at the moment. When I'm in the zone, though, I can easily achieve this. I seem to write in fits and starts.Working on one poem a day Rather fallen short on this.:(

“Learn what you are and be such.” –Pindar. This motto to be put into action with special attention paid to my physical appearance, self-confidence and social life. In 2006 I will find out exactly what balance of sociability/solitude I need to be happy – also, how to assertively make this known to other people without being rude, or going along with their social arrangements just to keep the peace. A definite success. I have noticed a more assertive part of my personality growing, though without being aggressive (I hope that's the way it appears anyway). Firm but fair. :)

Regularly take whatever medication my dermatologist prescribes, apply steroid tape to needed areas and stop picking my spots! The most successful part of my PoA. Perfect skin on my face, and only a small patch of scarring on one leg. Could NOT be happier with the results here.:slide:

I will get up as soon as my alarm clock goes each day - Less said about this the better. I'm able to get up when I need to...I tend to be lazy at weekends, though.I will shower and dress as soon as I get up instead of lounging around in my pyjamas for half the day. Hmm.No computer/internet until my day’s chores are done! The internet, not procrastination, is the thief of time! Not done too badly on this. Reasonably happy here.

In 2006 I will move house to a one-bedroomed flat near the city centre, [Here I mention my desired street and one acceptable alternative area]Partial success. I'm still in the same house but I've had a couple of bites. One person came to view my house, I went to view another which was in EXACTLY the street I specified...spooky, huh?! I didn't take it though, as it was too near a local pub. I did get shivers up my spine, as you couldn't get nearer to the street I wanted, could you? However, I'd prefer a flat at the other end of the street, where it's quieter. But - just goes to show, if you're specific in your prayers/hopes/ambitions - they can come to fruition. I'm hopeful I can find somewhere more suitable in '07.

I will also find a literary agent who will take me on as a client and get me a six-figure, three-book deal with a major UK publishing house. The unambitious never achieve anything. :D I've spent a small fortune on postage and got nowhere. :sadcheer: Maybe next year, and I have t'interwebs back at home, so maybe email submissions, contacts, trying again...

Ever aware that I turn 30 in 2006, rather than get depressed at what I do not possess or have not achieved or am not myself, I will work on acquiring and achieving and becoming all I find desirable, so that I will never again reach a birthday with the feeling of having wasted the past 365 days God gave me. Most importantly of all, I will make every day of 2006 count.[/COLOR] I don't think this is a target, it's more of a journey. I'm on it, but not quite where I want to be. That's a good thing, though, because when you become satisfied, you stop trying.

Now, to make plans for 2007...:chin:

[livius drusus]

I'm just glad you've seriously reduced the number of fonts and colors in your posts. :victory:

[Veritas]

Migraines are God's way of telling you to put the crayons away. :yup: