It's the final day of 2012. It's also time to shake up the etch a sketch of life, and get a clean slate. Think long and hard about what we want to draw on it, not just for one day, but for the year.
I could sit around in my pjs' all day pondering about my own resolutions, but I digress. It's as simple as 1 2 3 and 4
1. R E S P E C T - Treating others as I'd like to be treated. Not always as easy to do as it is to say, however, if everyone stopped and thought about what they do and say to others, this world would be a much better place. I want to also teach my children how important this is.
2. Swear less - Sadly, even though I am a mom of young kids, I swear too much. Sometimes like a truck driver, maybe even worse. This doesnt' mean I am going to swear like that Mack truck's driver all day today. The swear jar goes up on the shelf tomorrow, and if I mess up, it's 25 cents gone out of my change purse! - I need those quarters for my coffee.
3. Write Every day - No matter what my day brings, I WILL write every day. Even if it is just a long 'note' on Facebook about my attempt at a new recipe or a review on Amazon of the last movie I watched, I can't live without it. Whenever I stop, or go even a few days, I feel off. From my fingertips, to the keyboard (or pen, yes, sometimes I write longhand), to the words flowing out, it's like a shot of prozac..haha..never had that, but it just sounds good.
4. Take care of myself - Just like my writing life, when I do not eat right, and get some form of exercise, I feel horrible! Rather than sign up for a gym membership or join weight watchers, I want to make better food choices, and do a variety of different exercises so I don't get bored. And also, be supportive of others that are on the same pilgrimage to be healthier and more fit.
Happy New Year to you all!! I wish everyone luck on their journey down Resolution Road. Cheers!
3 comments:
Four resolutions is good! The swear jar is a great idea, and if your kids know about it, I am sure they will keep you accountable!
Writing everyday...great, especially because writing is a craft and the more you write the better you get at it. I need to do that too!
And do take care of yourself. I do too. Early bedtime for me now!
Thanks for the comment, i need to go to bed earlier! i just like having that quiet time reading or writing before i go to sleep...
I think I need to add some resolutions to my list after reading your post! I know for sure that losing my chance at caffeine because of a curse word would definitely keep my mouth in check :) Good luck on all your resolutions!
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