Resolutions are, very simply put, goals or targets set by individuals for themselves to achieve within a specific period of time. They are usually set at the end of the year, for the individuals to achieve in the coming year. However, they are often set in a very non-feasible manner, such as, personal or academic target one is just not capable of achieveing.hence, resolutions should be set in a more realistic manner to ensure that they are achieved.

 My resolutions for the New Year 2008, which we just welcomed, are indeed feasible and realistic; Given that I take the necessary steps to achieve them. The first of my resolutions is to; score a single digit for my fast approaching O' levels. The second resolution is, non- academic but is important to me; learning to play scales on my guitar. I will now elaborate more on my resolutions and how I have planned to achieve them.

 scoring a single digit for the O' level examinations is the first of my resolutions and is especially important to me as, I would like to make it to a good and reputable junior college such as Victoria Junior College. This is important to achieve my ambition of becoming a neurosurgeon. I will have to do well and take certain courses which, are mandatory requirements for my ambition and only a junior college A' level qualification can allow me to take the previously mentioned courses.

 "Shredding” is a common word used to explain the skill which I intend to master on my guitar; that is, to play scales. This is my second and last ambition. This will involve hours of arduous practice. Scales are generally a progression of chords played on a single string at a very fast pace. To achieve this pace, I will have to practice. However, the practical comes; I will have to memorize these scales. There are many different types of scale such as Lydian modal, Phrygian and mixolydian and many more. I intend to do this by spending time I have set aside for myself to relax for practicing and memorizing. However, this will not be a form of stress or work for me as, I enjoy playing guitar and as such, it acts as a stress-releasing activity for me.

 Therefore, resolutions are to be set in a very realistic manner and should be remembered and worked toward, throughout the year. Not forgotten come February. I have also given an example of realistic resolutions which I have set for myself to achieve within this New Year 2008.