Saturday, December 6, 2008

Tis The Season For Change

I've been contemplating several changes I'd like to make to my life, so I thought I'd list them out for two reasons: first, making a list of things makes me more apt to do them. Second, sharing the list gives the reader the chance to encourage me in these endeavors. And I usually need all the encouragement I can get.
  1. I want to start eating breakfast. There are a million reasons why, and the only reason I don't is because I'm lazy and I sleep in too close to time to leave.
  2. I want to stick to my diet better. This is mostly self-motivated and I haven't done very well lately.
  3. I want to spend more time with friends that I don't spend much time with. This is made more difficult by everyone's hectic schedules this close to finals and the holidays, but I might have more luck with this one next semester.
  4. I want to paint more. Again, I think I'll have more luck with this one next semester, and I know that I'll be doing some of this over Christmas break.
  5. I want to really really enjoy my last Christmas break. This shouldn't be too hard but I'm going to have to try really hard not to dwell on the sad parts.
  6. I want to cook more. This is way more fun when done with someone... but I'm trying to enjoy more things by myself.
  7. I want to make a few New Year resolutions that I actually keep. We'll see how that goes...
  8. I want to start writing again. This blog is entertaining, but its nowhere near the caliber of written genius I used to crank out.
  9. I want to be more informed on local and national politics. I don't want the next time I vote to be the presidential election in 2012.
  10. I want to do more community service. I've gotten out of the habit and its not something I want to do just because its required for my classes or my club.
I want 2009 to be the year of self improvement. I want it to be the year I look back on as one I am really proud of.

3 comments:

WakeGrace said...

i realized that after i read all these...we have alot of the same goals. we can encourage each other! :D

Deb said...

I am so sorry we didn't get to meet. I tried to call your house three times, but each time it just rang once and then gave three beeps. You dad sent me a text msg today about mtg you in OKC for lunch, but there was no way I could do that with Cleo (our dog). I hope you had a nice time with your family. Can't wait to hear all about it.

Deb said...

Thanks for the lunch offer w/Cleo. We would have liked that. We came back into Waco Monday, and the next time we will be coming home is in the summer after the baby is born... perhaps we can stop by then at the end of our trip. We usually drive up thru Tulsa to see family, then down thru OKC. We'll stay in touch. Email me thru my jewelry site (www.freewebs.com/debbeads) and I will send you my personal email.