I dont believe in New Years resolutions.
Mostly because Im so damn perfect that improvement would only infuriate and serve to mock those around me. But also because I lack the conviction to actually remember the things I drunkenly resolved to do at 12:01 a.m. on January 1st. This year I may or may not have vowed to "drink these delicious cocktails EVERYDAY". Which, depending on your lifestyle, may or may not be a viable goal.
Instead of setting goals I dont have any intention of meeting, I like to reflect on the year past and make a list of things I am looking forward to in the year to come.
And here they are, in no particular order.
-celebrating the happiness of several very important people tying the knot this year. Jess, Susan, Lauren, Ash. I know you all read this, and I wish you joy and a very happy married life from the bottom of my heart. Im also very much looking forward to your bacholerette parties.
-meeting the added challenges of my job with the experience I gained last year. I know I am very fortunate to be doing what I love, and making a difference in the lives of others. I hope to maintain my enthusiasm and create real changes to improve my programs.
-the trip to Disneyland that Iswearoneverything I will plan and execute this year. And thats not a resolution. Thats a damn ABSOLUTE.
-having geoff back from afghanistan. I cannot tell you how difficult it was to say goodbye to him, and live with the reality of where he is for the past months. I am so grateful to have the kind of relationship that can weather this deployment, and is at the same time so. worth. fighting. for.
-the release of the next Harry Potter movie. Because thats who I am.
-and last, but certainly not least, celebrating my own wedding with the people I care most about in the world. I am so genuinely excited to walk down that aisle and into the arms of that wonderful wonderful man.
G-d willing, 2009 will be one of the best so far.
And now internet, I want to hear your list.
6 days ago
2 comments:
i have many comments on this post, and in no particular order...
1. "I hope to maintain my enthusiasm" i will repeat this quote to you ad nauseum when you bitch about your job
2. when did geoff get a real name instead of just being G?
3. can i come to disneyland with you? (unless it's a you-and-geoff kind of thing; in which case, can i crash?)
4. which delicious cocktails did you vow to drink every day this year? 'cause i can help you with that
5. my resolutions: to run 1,000 miles this year (including a marathon); and to take at least one class a quarter OR work on publishing my thesis for 4 hours a week
bam. done. longest comment ever.
Looking forward to:
1. Disneyland....check
2. Finishing classes...whoo hoo! (and actually getting to walk for graduation...and my hood)
3. Finishing thesis...bigger woo hoo!!
4. The year going by quickly so Chris is closer to being back. and out. of. the. army.
5. All the wedding festivities!
6. Being able to move back up home so I can see the fam, my dog, and the sheepies more
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