Cold outside

On days like this (i.e., -30 C), I like to just hibernate indoors. A warm bowl of soup. A hot cup of tea. Snuggling under blankets and being as close as possible to my electric heater in my basement apartment.

Then I think about the lady who was standing outside Victoria Park subway station, asking people for money so she could buy food for herself and her daughter. I'm not sure if she has the option of coming home to a warm place. Or if she could provide that to her young daughter. How do people who are less fortunate than I survive this type of crazy weather?!

New Years Resolutions :)

I know. This is a cheap post. Not very creative at all. Oh well :)

1) Have more fun.
I feel like I've lived most of my life doing the "safe" and "right" thing. Maybe it comes with being the eldest child, and coming from a conservation family. This isn't to say that I will go out and do something crazy. Just maybe be a little more daring, a little more silly, than I am used to.

2) Healthier eating habits
I've cut back on eating out a lot since last year. Of course, I love a good meal out every now and then. Let's face it, I'm no Iron Chef. However, I want to make eating out a conscious choice, instead of simply because I have no food at home. I'm also trying to incorperate more soy and less red meat in my cooking.

3) Exercise on a regular basis
Since the winter bluse have set in and I really don't feel like running (or going anywhere) in minus 20 degree C weather, I have invested in some "home gym" items, such as dumb bells, and exercise balls, tae bo dvd's, and exercise videos. I have volleyball on Mondays, and I'm going to get up at 6am so that I can exercise for an hour before heading off to work 3-4 times a week.

4) Track my expenses
I don't think I am a very frivolous person, however, I also realize that I don't know how much I spend on my expenses. After I start doing that, I will also start looking to having an "emergency fund", some savings, and maybe even look in some investments. We'll see. One step at a time.

5) Be less forgetful
I am going to try really hard on this one. Post it notes? I'm not sure.

What are your new year resolutions? :)