Resolutions: Simplifying Life

I think that I need to simplify life a bit. I've thought about the money I spend wastefully, and about the time I lose by myself on the computer or sitting in front of the couch watching TV.

So I've come up with a list of what I will do, commencing immediately.

• Limit TV time to 5 hours a week. Yes, it's cheating. That should allow me for 1 hour for Grey's Anatomy, and 3 hours for Big Brother (when BB is not on, I will cut this down to 3 hours a week) and one hour for news/sports. This should save me anywhere from 0 - 6 hours/week (depending on the time of year) to read, enjoy a real Sabbath, give more attention to helping my family with errands, or just having fellowship with friends.
  
  
• Limit Computer time to 4.5 hours a day. That sounds like a lot, doesn't it? Consider that I just spent about 11 hours today on the computer, and you can understand. Baby steps. Baby steps. The time saved is enormous here, so much that I might give myself leeway with the TV restriction if I can keep this one religiously. I notice that I rarely have enough time with God nowadays.... this is where I can start. (Oh, PLEASE keep me accountable... if you notice me on msn for a prolonged period of time, TELL ME!)
  
  
• Spend less money on clothes. Yes, I am not really frugal at ALL (this one is really gonna kill me too). The money saved, however, is better used towards other things. Getting others nicer gifts. Sponsoring a child. The possibilities are limitless. One thing I know, however, is that wherever it goes, it's gonna be a much better alternative than getting myself a new outfit. Oh, and if you've ever seen my closet... I don't wear about 50% of what's in there. So I definitely don't need anything else. Maybe a winter jacket/boots so I don't get hypothermia in Ontario... but other than that... yeah.
  
  
• Walk to work. I won't always do this... but if work starts later than 9:00 AM/ends before 8:30 PM (so it's not dark outside or whatnot), I will walk to work to save on the gas. Monetary reasons, once again. Plus, the exercise is good for me. AND the walk to work is so scenic, it will help me enjoy God's creation once again. In the future, I may change this to bike to work no matter what, so I don't lose too much sleep hehe.
  
  
• NEW: Do not text while eating. I should be able to engage in enjoyable and meaningful conversation with those around me. Texting will not be used as an interruption or distraction anymore. This should save me a lot of time to spend with others (in addition to a bit of money, though not too significant in this case)
  

Any other recommendations? I know these changes are wimpy and small, but I gotta start somewhere.

Be prepared to see less of me on MSN.