Ramblings of a Semi-Literate Mind: On my resolutions...sort of

Friday, January 7, 2011

On my resolutions...sort of

The end to 2010 to me was so positive that I have resolved to continue that energy into the new year and beyond. I made a list of goals for 2011, something that I haven't done in years, and I mean YEARS. Actually, maybe ever. I took the time to think things through and put them down on paper (or computer) what I want to accomplish in the upcoming year. I have been told by my sister and Taco, but especially my sister that I am starter of many things but finisher of few; this is something that saddens me.

When I took the time to think about it I agreed with her to a certain degree. Its one thing to dabble in a bunch of hobbies, but its another to still not drive, or be enrolled in school and not focus my time to actually studying because it so much easier for me to slack off when I get home beat from work. A million other people work full time jobs, have a family life and go to school. If they can do it, so can I. So I sat down and wrote out my 2011 goals. The two I rattled on about above are just a taste of what was included among them.

I felt refreshed once I was done. I felt relieved, like I had done the impossible. I actually planned out the next year, not in carefull detail but I put some thought into what I wanted to do with my life and am taking steps to making it happen. Rather than just letting life pass me by like I did last year.

My mom inadvertandly also helped steer me in this direction by giving me a sort of diary for Christmas. The funny thing is that I was actually looking into getting it for myself but hadn't gotten around to it and lo and behold it was waiting for me under the tree on Christmas morning. I am all sorts of in love with it...

I think 2011 is going to be a great year for me. I am making every negative into a positive and am looking forward to the challenges ahead. I learned in the last year that I can get through a shitty situation a stronger person and come out better on the other side with some amazing people surrounding me and am so happy that the first week of my year has been spent with great friends...