You know how you're supposed to come up with a list of "resolutions" at the beginning of the year(1)...?
Well, the problem is, it's not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, (2)... . So this year my resolution is to try and help OTHER people improve. But the thing I'd that some people don't really appreciate it (3)... . What's more the people in my family then not to keep their New Year's resolutions.
Mom said she was gonna start going to the gym today, but she spent the whole afternoon watching TV. And Dad said he (4)... , but after dinner I caught him out in the garage, enjoying his favourite cakes.
The only person in my family who didn't come up with a resolution is my older brother, Rodrick , and that's a pity because his list should be about a mile and a half long. So I'm starting to wonder if I should (5) ... . Besides, after I told Mom for the billionth time to stop (6)... , she made a really goon point. She said, "Everyone can't be as perfect as YOU, Gregory." And (7)... , I think she is right.

a) ad it is hard thing to go ;
b) give up making my resolutions too;
c) when you're trying to be helpful;
d) eating her potato chips so loud;
e) to try make yourself a better person;
f) from what I've seen so far;
g) was gonna go on a diet;
h) because I'm already pretty much one of the best people I know.