My plans for the New Year
My resolutions were usually the same, or variations of the same ones: exercise more, be more outgoing, tell [insert boy’s name] how I feel about him.
But you know what? I’m not doing that this year. Honestly, I could name a handfull of things I’d like to do (like become a songwriter, for example), but really, the only thing I really want – deeply and truly want – is to be happy. With or without any sort of romance to speak of. I want to be happy with myself. I want to be happy with my life. I want to do things that make me happy. I want to make those I love happy.
This is the year I’m going to be myself. I’m going to be who I am (a little quirky, of course), and not care what anyone else thinks. So many people try to be someone they’re not, and if I’ve learned anything over this last year, it’s that you have to be who you are, no matter what. In life, in love, in your career. Being anyone else is just letting yourself down. Why wouldn’t you want to show off all the awesomeness that is you?
Oh, and I’d also like to smile and laugh. A lot.
Period.
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? What are yours?
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Viewtiful_Justin says
Mine are on my blog. They include being more positive, editing a novel, submitting a poem for publication, continuing to work out regularly, and finding a full time job.
Genie of the Shell says
Mine are on my blog too! They're similar to Justin's. But I also threw in larger gardening goals, organizing my stuff, and possibly expanding my family. Woohoo! It will be a huge year if all my resolutions (read: hopeful wishes) come true.
Carolina Vizcarra says
Check out my blog. Love yours, btw. God bless you in the new year.
Couture Cookie says
I could not agree more. The last thing I need is to kick off the new year with a billion of unrealistic resolutions, each of which I will most likely break within a week, anyway. Being happy is my only concern – how to get there, time will show.
I think I have already wished you a Happy New Year, but I'm doing it again now just to be sure! xoxox
Melissa Blake says
Genie, I'm so envious of people who garden. I definitely don't have a green thumb!
Martine says
I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. They almost never work for most people. I believe new day's resolutions is better. If there is something you want done, something you want to do better, anything at all, do it. Don't postpone and say you'll do it in the new year or next week. Make up your mind and do it. But if I have to have a resolution it would be to not have any resolutions. And that is one I think everyone should have 🙂
Love your blog! Happy New Year from Norway!
Augustus says
Happy New Year!
DT says
Mine are to loose weight and be fit and fine
Bella says
You know what? I'm with you. I just want to focus on being happy this year. Wishing you a beautiful and happy 2010!
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WebVisible says
They're similar to Justin's. But I also threw in larger gardening goals, organizing my stuff, and possibly expanding my family.