News Years 'Resolutions'

News years have always started out feeling like any other day. I stay inside and normally go to bed at a normal time. Despite all this I am setting goals for myself, like resolutions, but I am holding myself to high standards to reach these goals. To simplify, I'll note them in three parts - and if anyone wishes to copy the idea feel free.

1) Finish my first novel by my birthday.
This is going to be tricky, but I do need a deadline to get really motivated. NaNoWriMo taught me that I can write at a decent pace, but to advance I need a deadline set. I have close to 70 pages on this first novel, and I don't know how many it will take to reach a logical conclusion to the story - but I will reach it by mid April. This does not include any editing, but does include a completed rough draft. All of my writing is split among different novels all in the same grand story, but this first one has been sitting in limbo for a long time (roughly 6 or 7 years).

2) Get a new job.
It is about time I began to move on, and actually get a job that can sustain myself entirely. I'm not sure what field just yet, but I need work that provides at least 30k a year. Now, there is no reason why this isn't possible. This may coincide with going for a Masters degree, or it may be on its own as a separate deal - either way I must start down my grand plan with the path I have figured out to reach my long term employment goals.

3) Get in shape.
This sounds like a very open goal, but I am setting standards by which I can grade myself. My main weakness is stamina and torso strength. Stamina can by gained over all through the year, but I would like to be able to run a mile by the years end. As far as torso strength goes, I would like to gain the appearance of what many call a 'washboard stomach.' All of this is in addition to visable definition in arms and legs as well. Keep in mind, I am not vain about my appearance, but rather I feel it is about time I finally did something to get in shape since I am most definately not in shape. I look thin, but I am somewhat frail aside from being quick.