a remarkable or notable year in history; a year of wonders or miracles, used to speak hopefully of the future.
As December comes to a close this is the hope I have for each of us as we enter--drumroll please--2014! Looking back at 2013, I can say this year seemed to be filled with struggle. I saw more and more people have major drama filled events entering their lives that seemed to impact the world around them. And though I hope for a less tear-filled semester in 2014, I know that with all the drama, tears, and my first gray hair 2013 provided me with opportunities to expand my talents, meet new people, and gain wonderful sisters.
One of my favorite parts of the new year is making resolutions. Even though I often forget about my resolutions as the year progresses, the process of making them is often more beneficial then following through. New Years resolutions force us to look back at the past year and see what we did good and what was not so hot. The constructive criticism we gain can give us motivation to reach goals in the future even if we deviate from something written down.
2014 Resolutions
- A bad habit I'm going to break: Stop drinking soda and cussing *gasp* (I know you never would have thought a lady like me did).
- A new skill I'd like to learn: Based on my spaghetti fiasco this summer(a story for another time)--Cooking
- A person I hope to be more like: Gracie Hart, from Miss Congeniality. Though a fictional character, Gracie Hart is unapologetically herself. She is funny, kick-a**, and caring with a strong exterior.
- A good deed I'm going to do: Volunteer in things that I'm passionate about (music, special education, animals, etc.)
- A place I'd like to visit: Ireland and Chimney Rock, North Carolina.
- A book I'd like to read: "The Art of Happiness" by HH Dali Lama & Howard C. Cutler.
- A letter I'm going to write: Each semester (2x this year) to each of my girlfriends at different colleges.
- A new food I'd like to try: I'm going to make this one a little different from the resolution. My goal will be to order something new every time I eat out and to not pick anything off.
- I'm going to do better at: Practicing consistently and keeping in touch with people I don't see all the time.
