Since they are on our minds, I figured I’d mention New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve only made a few successful resolutions in past years (one being that I didn’t drink any juice made from concentrate, another that I didn’t wear the color red) and none have had any real lasting effect on my life. My friend Rachel and I are toying with the idea of resolving to never leave the house without makeup on, but I’m not sure my skin can handle it.
Instead of making lots of resolutions that I will ultimately fail at and end up feeling all the worse, I have decided to compile a list of things that I already try to do in the hopes of doing them more often in the coming year.
In no particular order….
Play more
Worry less
Make better use of my imagination (an imagination is a glorious gift that for some, I fear, gets pushed to the back of the shelf when we reach a certain age…..let’s put an end to this, ok?)
Walk by faith…not by sight
Ask questions and really listen to their answers
Be brave
Don’t be afraid to cry
Believe that since dreams spring up in us for a reason, surely they will come true
Look for new dreams that haven’t yet sprung up
Encourage the dreams of others, especially when they need encouragement the most
Eat more fresh fruits & veggies
Accessorize, for this ability is the only thing that separates us from the animals! (according to Coco Chanel)
Wear more sunscreen
Contribute something to the world that is uniquely my own
Show appreciation to others for their contributions
Remember who I am & where I come from
Celebrate the lives of those I have loved by re-telling their stories, recreating their delicious recipes, reliving their traditions, and remembering them fondly on this blog
I’m so excited about what the new year has to offer us and I can’t wait to experience it with all of you! Thanks for being part of my world and allowing me to be part of yours…Hooray for 2011! See you next year!
{all photos courtesy my talented cousin Ayla W.}
