As I was watching television the other day, there was a clip of celebrities being asked about their new years resolutions. I was intrigued by Will Smith's answer...he said "I don't do resolutions. I think that if it's something you want and important enough, you should start now - don't wait for January". I have thought about his statement a lot...how true it is! Why wait until January to set a new goal or change "less than ideal" behavior? As I look back on 2008, I had many ups and a few downs, but for he most part it was a good year for me and my family and we have been blessed. We have good friends, live in a great neighborhood, have stable jobs, we are all healthy, we have amazing families that love us and support us, and the list goes on.Now, I normally don't listen to what celebrities say and take it as truth, but I think Will Smith had the right idea. So thanks to Will, this year I will be making a "to-do" list instead of new year resolutions and I will keep working on it until I get it right. If I need to add one, I will add one - even if it's March or May. I don't need to wait for January to roll around again to set a new goal.
Here are a few of the things on my 2009 "to do" list...
**be more patient
**exercise more
**look for the good
**say "I love you" more
**read more books
**enjoy the little things
**be a better friend
What's on your "to-do" list??
8 comments:
Wow, that statements hits home with me too. It looks like your trip was a blast. What memories your family will have forever.
I heard that from a seminary teacher once. Don't wait until Monday to start a diet if it's only Tuesday. Start now doing what you need to do to be a better person. I love it! I
That is so true. I never really do new years resolutions, but there are always things to work on no matter what time of year it is.
I resolve to get together with good friends more often this year! How about that one?!
Amy, I LOVE that one - let's do it together!!
I think I may have to adopt some of your resolutions. You are great!
I need to come down and visit you guys some time this semester. I keep meaning too. We'll have to schedule it on the calender and make it work!
Your trip looks so much fun!! I want more details...cute cute pictures!
I wish I were somewhere like that right now - we just sit here and freeze! We need to come and see you guys. Glad you had fun! Lis
Also, I'm totally down with you setting me up on a blind date. As long as you have no expectations :). I think it would be way fun. Just let me know!
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