Enchantra Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Well I decided that as my New Years Resolution for Rosh Hashannah that I am going to try to teach myself Hebrew this year. It's the only resolution I'm making. For the rest of you how are those resolutions from January 1st making out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdymon Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I don't believe in new years resolutions...why not just make a promise to yourself...I don't see the significance of 'New Years'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBachelor Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 My New Year's resolution was to maintain my dignity in all things and to not die alone. So far I'd say I'm about 50/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skavenbabe Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Mine was to lose 50 pounds. 35 and counting and New Years resolutions are symbolic, a new year has begun, a clean slate to start over with, its all very psycholgical hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 Normally I wouldn't make resolutions, but I felt for this Rosh Hashannah that I would. I just have to give it a try. I've been wanting to learn Hebrew for a while. At least the basics so I can follow along in services at Synagogue better. Most of my fellow congregants grew up going to Hebrew School. I never had that privledge, so I am having to try to follow along and learn my way the best I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jag Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 New Year's resolutions??????? I don't believe in those. Don't get me wrong though... I think there's something to be said about celebrating a "concept" of fresh starts. However, this holiday tradition provides a FALSE sense of motivation. Thus, partly the reason for so many failures in reaching those resolutions. As for me... I'm constantly trying to better myself throughout the year. Every so often I make sure and honestly assess whether I'm becoming stagnant or not in all aspects of my life. Basically... "Live life to the fullest" is a good way to make sure I don't get too stale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdymon Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 New Year's resolutions??????? I don't believe in those. Don't get me wrong though... I think there's something to be said about celebrating a "concept" of fresh starts. However, this holiday tradition provides a FALSE sense of motivation. Thus, partly the reason for so many failures in reaching those resolutions. As for me... I'm constantly trying to better myself throughout the year. Every so often I make sure and honestly assess whether I'm becoming stagnant or not in all aspects of my life. Basically... "Live life to the fullest" is a good way to make sure I don't get too stale. Yeah what he said... Man I need to work on my eloquence dagnabbit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Froggy the Great Posted September 16, 2004 Moderator Share Posted September 16, 2004 I'd like to learn ASL at some point. Not sure that falls under the formality of a resolution, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyIzmit Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I want to try to reserect an old resolution of mine...I want to be able to do the splits. I know it isnt as lofty as learning a language or something, but it is something i have always wanted to do, but never had the time to sit down and actually try to accomplish (although I tried once, but I forgot about it about a month into the new year...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwyksilver Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I'd like to learn ASL at some point. Not sure that falls under the formality of a resolution, though. Frosch, My wife has been taking classes to learn ASL since last year. She absolutely loves it. I've also started learning a smattering from her also as a result. It is absolutely an amazing language. And yes, ASL is a language, it has its own syntax and grammar. There is a HUGE difference between ASL and Signed English. If you've never really looked into it, I'd recommend The Joy of Signing by Lottie L. Riekenhof. It is a really cool book. One of the things I liked about the book, is that it explains where the sign came from, which is a great mnemonic tool for learning them. My wife has been using basic sign for years in her classroom, and will often at concerts have her students perform a song in sign. She's decided to pursue things further though so she can become an interpreter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyPuncher Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Hebrew eh? Good luck.. I hear it is a backwards language... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Porsenna Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 And here when Frosch was talking about ASL I thought he meant Advanced Squad Leader. That WOULD require a New Years Resolution to learn... Damon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmar63 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Mine was to lose 50 pounds. 35 and counting ARRRGH!!!! So that's where all that extra weight is coming from!! Everything you lose, I'm finding!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 Hebrew eh? Good luck.. I hear it is a backwards language... It's actually supposed to be one the easiest languages to learn because it is all phonetic. The hardest languages to learn on the planet are Chinese, then Japanese, followed by the very English we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyPuncher Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Heh... i meant literally ...siht ekil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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