I love New Year's Day, and not because I like to party. I love the feeling of new beginnings and second (or third or fourth or fifth) chances. I know, I know. A new beginning could also begin on my birthday each year, or after the cleansing season of Lent, or Confederate Memorial Day, or any old Tuesday. But for me, the start of a new calendar year feels fresh and promising. Perhaps it's because I'm coming off the high of celebrating the greatest beginning ever - Jesus' birth.
So 2010 will be launching this Friday, and I am one of those annoying people who makes all kinds of resolutions about what I will do with my year. To revisit a few of last year's resolutions:
1. Volunteer more - I've done some in 2009, but could do more. I've helped out a few times at the local animal shelter, and I've taken on the volunteer position of Children's Ministries Leader at my church (which actually has turned into quite a time-consuming affair, so maybe I have fulfilled this resolution after all?).
2. Pay off my unsecured debt - Complete and total failure! With needing a new roof unexpectedly and having to have emergency surgery this summer, the debt has actually increased.
3. Be kinder to the environment - I've made some strides in this area, but still have a lot more work to do. I started a jam-up system for separating my recyclables, but, alas, they never seemed to make it to the recycling center. I now have 4 large cans full of plastics, aluminum cans, paper, and glass; and shamefully have had to throw out a lot more with the regular garbage because the recycling bins are full.
4. Become healthier - Did great the first half of the year with exercising most days of the week, but then fell flat after the surgery. Gotta' get back in the groove!
Not only am I one of those annoying people who make New Year's resolutions, but I also love hearing about others' resolutions! Sooooo..... What will your New Year's resolutions be?
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