just in case some of you didn't get the memo, it's the new year. which means a couple things. first, it's 2011, the year i graduate from college. hello!! what the heck? i swear i'm not old enough or mature enough to be graduating college. second, it's the time for new years resolutions.
i have a love/hate relationship with new years resolutions. part of me really values the obvious chance to start over, and the natural time to turn a new page and do things differently. at the same time, i hate new years because new years resolutions overwhelm me. figuring out what the most important things are to change out of all the things i see i need to change is a daunting task, and one i do not take lightly. it can be painful.
instead of making goals, i decided to list some things that i'm hoping and expecting to happen.
this is the year
- that i learn a new language
- that i enjoy being me
- that i read more books for fun
- that i take a few more risks in my relationships
- that i get my nails done more often
- that i won't be ashamed to take care of me, physically and spiritually
- that i won't count the amount of hours i've slept in a week
- that i won't count the amount of hours i've spent studying and working on homework
- that i overcome a fear
- that i express my love and gratitude more often to people
- that i don't take myself too seriously
- that i feed myself better things, physically and spiritually
- that i finish the bible from cover to cover
- that i make a new best friend
- that i come to a better and more complete understanding of god's grace
- that i am more gracious to others
i'm viewing these things as more of a lifestyle and mindset change, rather than additional things that i want to add to my life and character. this year is sure to be unforgettable.
