In a new (and hopefully continuing) segment here at Burdekin Life, we’re hitting the streets to meet you and ask the hard hitting questions. Well, not really, they’ll be easy. But we’re keen to hear your voice, and get your thoughts and opinions.
This week’s question: What New Year’s resolutions do you have, or are there any revelations you learned from last year that you hope to do better and/or grow from for this year?
Barbara: “I'd like to go swimming a lot more than what I have been. I usually go three or four times a week, but lately it’s only been twice as it’s been too hot. That sounds stupid, because the best place to cool off is the pool I know. But to get there, I have to walk to the pool, but once I get there it’s very invigorating. I also volunteer here at the Visitor Information centre twice a week and at the op shop once a month, so I’d like to find more time for myself to do the things I like to do, such as sewing and quilting. Yeah, in short, I want to swim more and find more time for my hobbies,” Barbara enthuses.
Sid: “My new year's resolution for 2025 is a really simple one – and that’s to just keep my toes pointed in the right direction I reckon. And how do I do that? What do I plan to ensure that happens? Easy, to just keep standing up right. Yep, that sounds pretty good for a bloke that’s 83. So that’s all I need or want from this year, is to keep being above ground,” Sid jokes.
Isaac: “My resolutions would be to not only be a better person to myself and my family and my kids, but everyone that I see throughout the day at work and in my home life. I am six months sober. I made some poor choices and mistakes through last year. I'd like to learn and continue to learn from them. I also want to point out to not just for blokes, but females out there too, it's not weak to speak. I went through a rough patch not too long ago last year and if you’ve got something going on, just reach out to family members, and health professionals. They've all been amazing support for me. With mental awareness for other people out there, you know, reach out to somebody before doing anything, radical. That's my resolution, to continue to be a better person,” Issac adds.
Pam: “I don't know how to put this into words, but probably just to do more for me, instead of anybody and everybody else. I've been putting myself kind of second for a while now, but in 2025 I plan to change all that. I want to focus on my own desires and interests for a change, rather than prioritising those of others. I have been neglecting my own needs and I’m ready to shift my attention to more of my own personal fulfilment. I am determined to make positive changes for me in 2025,” Pam declares.
Sage: “I plan to prioritise my family time in 2025, where I am aiming to allocate more time to them after managing multiple facilities for over a year now. The time that we all spend at work, it just consumes your whole life at times. We are now running just one facility here in Home Hill, and the workload is lighter and better. If I can allocate that little bit more time for the surf club and for my family that would be ideal, as I seek to improve my work-life balance by dedicating time to family. So, yeah, that's the main goal for me, to just have more family time,” Sage muses.
Anthony: “My New Year's resolutions are a focus on happiness, health, and prosperity. I think you can always go into a new year with the hope of happiness and health above all. And of course, you have to throw prosperity into that. Everybody needs a bit of prosperity to survive. But health is key, particularly as you get older because you have to really help your body stay healthy. I think a revelation for me for 2025 is to help those less fortunate. More people are less fortunate these days. The economy is straining people. The economy is bruising people. In this economy money is harder to get, and there's an imbalance. So if I can try and help those less fortunate than myself, whether in small amounts or another way, then that can be significant to some people,” Anthony concludes.
Barbara Sullivan (73). Photo: Mark T. Rasmussen
Sid Ruskin (83). Photo: Mark T. Rasmussen
Isaac Wilson (29). Photo: Mark T. Rasmussen
Pam Murray (70). Photo: Mark T. Rasmussen
Sage Hisatake (52). Photo: Mark T. Rasmussen
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