Resolving

Resolving.

Growing up, we had the annual tradition New Years tradition of sitting around the table, proclaiming and listing all things we resolved to do, wished for, and goals we aspired to achieve. We made not so much resolutions, but proclaimed our ambitions and pondered our predictions for the year to come. I've somewhat lost this habit, and I feel the merit to be sorely missed. Although the pattern of resolving and forgetting is the most prevalent, there is something to be said about publicly proclaiming good intents and hoped ambitions. Perhaps by announcing to the inter-webs all that I aspire to, I will adhere to my ambitions out of simple desire to maintain face. So, in list format, I am proclaiming my hopes and good intents for 2011, some simple habits and others wistful, idyllic life changes:

Simple changes.....

- Bring my lunch to work. I go through phases with this little habit. I hate scavenging the cafeterias for sub-par food and succumbing to bad snacks out of doldrums and boredom. But the majority of the time, I forget the simple act of bringing cheaper, healthier foods to work. Sounds so simple. But somehow, I have not succeeded.

- Get up with Garrett in the mornings. My caveat is that I don't have to if it's in the 4a.m. hour...that is NOT on my radar. Again, such a simple thing with many added benefits. See my husband, get ready prior to Caris competing for attention, be on time for work, and perhaps remember to make my lunch. But with the ever-changing sleep habits of a baby-turned-toddler and a small house not so good about hiding noises, I'm good at finding excuses.

- Introduce some 'vegetable purges' or just have more focused efforts on healthier foods. I'm thinking more juicing, lots of quinoa, farrow, and no cokes.

- Resolve my career conundrum. Including: explore a creative outlet, narrow my future career aspirations, and resolve a lingering board issue. It's time for a move of some sorts and I feel 2011 is the time.

And some idyllic hopes....

- To love a little more freely and see beauty more clearly. And in the same token, not be so feeling-sensitive.

- Embrace the life we have while still working to creating the best within what we have been given.

- Stay organized!! Purge, purge, purge and stay on top of cleaning out Caris' things.

- And not be so lazy :)

What I'm looking forward to...

- Garrett's completion of medical school and general surgery rotations!!! Woohoo.

- Caris turning two.

- My little niece arriving soon!

- Mini family vacation

- Garrett and I turning the big 3-0.

- And what the year brings us not yet known!

So there you have them. My resolves for the New Year.

Here's a brief synopsis of how they have gone so far:

Today, I not only did not get up with Garrett, but manage to sleep 45 minutes past my personal alarm. I left my pre-made lunch in the fridge and had a coke at work. Yesterday, I destroyed Caris' newly cleaned bedroom with a half-attempt of purging. I also fell asleep on the couch at 9:00 p.m. And I can't even speak about my work frustrations today....

So clearly, I'm off to a great start!!

Look out, 2011, here I come!!!