Another year has gone and now’s the time for you to contemplate your resolutions for 2008.

I recently read only 46 percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions stick with them six months later.

Being the supportive person I am (wink, wink), in an effort to increase retention rates and assist everyone in maintaining their resolutions this year, this column is dedicated to helping you keep your resolutions.

Normally, two weeks during the holidays with my family is more than enough time for the year, but if you want to spend more quality time with your loved ones, then treat them to a nice cup of joe and dessert at Babycakes, “where fun meets fabulous,” coming in 2008 to David’s Coffee House on 3766 Fifth Ave. For more information, check out http://www.myspace.com/babycakessandiego.

If you’re looking for a night on the town, don’t miss San Diego Restaurant Week, Jan. 27-Feb. 1. More than 130 of the city’s best restaurants offer three-course dinners for a fixed price of $30 or $40 (not including beverages, tax, and gratuity) during the annual event. I’m no mathematician, but 130 restaurants multiplied by three courses equals a helluva lot of options to choose from for the budget gourmet. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com.

After a good dinner, join your fellow gays for a pre-show party with hosted bar and light appetizers at Out at the Globe, a periodic event for GLBT theater lovers at the Old Globe. This month, the evening begins at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 in the Globe Plaza and is followed by a production of “Sea of Tranquility” at 8 p.m. The cost is $18 per person, in addition to the price of a ticket to see the show. The Old Globe is located on 1363 Old Globe Way.

I don’t know about you, but going to the gym is not my idea of fun. And we all know everyone will be at the gym this time of year to try and lose those extra holiday pounds. So, avoid the crowd. Consider joining a sports group this year, and have some fun while you get in shape!

For those who like to get nice and wet, the Different Strokes Swim Team invites swimmers of all experience levels for daily swims around town. Be prepared for a good workout and great fun! Visit http://www.dsst.org for membership requirements, practice schedule and other important information.

If you enjoy the open road, the Rainbow Cyclists get together on the first and third Sunday of each month for rides that range from 16 to 40+ miles. On the first Sunday of the month, the team meets at the Solana Beach Amtrak Station at 9 a.m., and on the third Sunday it meets at the Old Town Transit Center at 9 a.m.. Check out www.rainbowcyclists.org for more information.

If running is more your speed, Front Runners & Walkers meet at the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Saturdays at 8 a.m. and all major holidays at 9 a.m. for running and walking. Visit www.frwsd.org for more info.

If you’re looking for something a little more hands on, then consider joining the San Diego Wrestling Club for a little “mano y mano” action. The Bulldogs practice on Sundays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the main auditorium of The Center, located at 3909 Centre St. For membership and other pertinent info, check out www.sdwrestling.org.

Stuck in a rut or just don’t know what to do with yourself? Pick up a new hobby this year, such as backpacking and hiking with Perfect Pace, the Southern California non-profit gay backpacking and hiking organization. The group primarily focuses on overnight backpacking trips, but also hosts day hikes and extreme power hikes. New members are encouraged to register for a day hike before attending a backpacking trip. For more info and to register, visit www.perfectpace.com.

Everyone likes an adventure (to some degree) and The San Diego Gay Adventuring Club is for “people who like to be physically active at a moderate-and-above level, and are ready to experience new places in the world and meet people whose views on life vary from our own” (sounds very intriguing). If interested, sign up for the Yahoo! group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdgac/.

We all learned in grade school that “reading is fundamental,” partly because you can always learn something valuable from a good book. So why not make reading a more social event by joining the Gay Book Club, a place where book enthusiasts can “connect, converse, challenge, laugh, and stimulate each other” (tee-hee). There are several different groups that meet monthly: The mixed group (sexes and orientations) meets on the first Monday of the month from 7-9 p.m.; a gay men’s group meets the first Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.; another gay men’s group meets the first Saturday from 5-7 p.m.; and the gay women’s group meets the first Thursday. The venue is different each month, so e-mail gaybookclub@cox.net for meeting places and more information.

For those craving a little more action, put those dancing shoes on and shake your tail feathers at a KP Dancehouse gay ballroom and latin dance class, held every Tuesday at Shooterz (3815 30th St.). Intermediate levels meet at 6:30 p.m., beginners at 7:30 p.m., and the practicing party begins at 8:30 p.m.. The fee is $8 for non-members, and $5 for members (50 percent of proceeds go the Hillcrest Youth Center). For more info, go to www.kpdancehouse.com.

If getting more involved in your community is one of your resolutions, there are many worthy organizations in San Diego in need of support and volunteers. Mama’s Kitchen (wwww.mamaskitchen.org) and Special Delivery (www.specialdeliverysandiego.com) both prepare and deliver food to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses. Auntie Helen’s (www.auntiehelens.org) provides free laundry service, emergency clothing, and medical equipment check-out to those living with HIV/AIDS.

The Center is always looking for volunteers to aid its numerous services, including administrative and front-desk support, the cyber center, and the Hillcrest Youth Center. Visit www.thecentersd.org for a complete list of volunteer opportunities and an application.

If you have some extra time to spare but don’t know what organization you would like to volunteer for, then stop by the Third Annual San Diego LGBT Community Leadership Council’s Community Volunteer Fair on Jan. 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Center. More than 30 GLBT and progressive organizations will be present and want you involved!

Whatever your resolution, have a safe and happy New Year! I leave you with a relevant quote from British diarist and critic James Evershed Agate:

“New Year’s Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.”