New Year's Resolutions

I realize I hinted at a New Year's resolution but did not really say what it was. Recently, I read somewhere that the tone of the first month of the year sets the tone for the rest of the year. So, while I don't have a resolution per say, I do have some things I am doing more intentionally this month. After all, I am setting the tone for not only 2010 but for the new decade (though I realize there is debate about if this year, or next, is the "new" decade).

Here is what I am being more intentional about: spending quality time with friends & family; working out; eating a hearty breakfast; practicing speaking French; writing; and using cash only. I won't bore you with how I've defined each of these but I will say week one has more or less been a success. Secondly, I brainstormed some things I would like to accomplish in the new decade from going to Italy (never been!) to professional and personal goals. Of course, we'll have to see what doors and windows life opens up, too.

Finally, the New Year is a reminder to continue to spend a moment each day, in the morning or whenever, being thoughtful about the many things in life I am thankful for. Good friends, loving family, interesting work, and just general happiness. It is also a new opportunity to practice daily being the kind of person I want to be, joyful, loving, energetic, adventurous, intelligent, full of grace, able to keep things in perspective, and able to make lemonade out of lemons.