That’s what my interpersonal goal is for this winter break: to better myself in every and any way possible. Financially, personally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc. I’m finishing up my applications to transfer for the fall of 2013. I’m making some sort of dent in my long list of books to read. I’m trying to get caught up on the television shows I’ve missed.
In short, my goal for this break (and I have until January 26th ish until we return to the grind of college life) is to be as productive as possible. To see as many friends as possible. To make as much money as possible. And to better myself.
That’s my New Year’s resolution for 2013: to be better each day than I was the day before.
What’s yours?
Oh come ON, I haven’t even gotten through 2012 yet! And don’t forget, them Mayans are gonna yan ALL our chains (one way or the other) in just 4 more days! Let me get through that, 50, and Christmas. THEN I’ll through resolutions at you!
Fair enough John haha.
Do you honestly think the Mayans could kill you off? Never!
But man, wouldn’t that really be just .. EPIC? I mean, think of it – a bunch of guys who didn’t even know about iron, much less steel and computers, nailing the end of the world to the day from some 3500 years ago? I would LOVE to be a part of that, but hey – if not, I’m sure there’s other epic opportunities coming.
And now, if you’ll forgive me, I’m gonna go back to the last episode of “American Chopper”. 10 years of motorcycles and testosterone! And then go cry over its’ end like a little girl…..
Somehow I doubt a bunch of men running around in loincloths were more accurate predictors than, say, scientists today. Just saying.
You’re off until Jan 26? What kind of college is this? Kidding, kidding…I wish I was off work until Jan 26…heck, I’d settle for more than one day off a week right now!
Good resolution! To strive to become better every day…notice I didn’t say to actually BE better every day…we all stumble on occasion…but here’s hoping you jump right back up every time you trip!! I know you will! Now if I could convince myself to do the same thing.
You will, Patti, I’m sure of it. You’re a stubborn one and that can be both good and bad; a double-edged sword so to speak! I trust you know which way is up!
Thanks, kid! You always make me smile!
Thanks, I appreciate that. The holidays are always hard for me and that helped pick my spirits up.
I think the holidays are difficult for many of us…not sure if it’s because we miss what we think everyone else has…you know, that whole family thing where everyone gets along…sometimes it kind of feels like you’re standing outside in the cold looking in the window at the happy, loving family gathered around the brightly lit Christmas tree, fire crackling in the fireplace, homemade cookies and eggnog being shared by all. When, truth be told, that’s likely the exception…most of the time there are disagreements (and even fights), too much drinking, disappointment that, once again, things didn’t turn out like they do in the movies. Ahh…those darn movies…instead of It’s a Wonderful Life we live in a world that’s more like Christmas Vacation…watch it, kid, it’ll make you laugh! Happy holidays to you…wishing you good times with the best of friends!
Thanks, Patti! The very same to you!
And I know what you mean. The holidays have a stereotypical feel to them every family strives for and every family fails to achieve, thus disappointing them. “Surround yourself with the people who hold you up, not bring you down, this holiday season.”
That’s my advice to everyone, young and old alike.
I appreciate your Internet friendship more than you know as well!
Sheesh…your post just inspired me to write a very difficult blog post…not sure if I’ll actually publish it, but it sure did make me think…and yes, I’ll admit it, shed a few tears…so, thanks…I think!
I would encourage you to publish it, simply because I’ve personally found by telling others, it somehow heals ourselves. I don’t know how but it’s done that for me at least.
But you’re welcome. People helped me when I needed it the most. I feel I owe it to all of them who had my back to encourage others when they need it the most.
I’m still debating with myself about whether or not to publish the last post I’ve written…I know some people in my family would take it as a slap in the face and that’s far from my intent…so…we’ll see…
Do they read your blog? If no, then I say go ahead. It’s entirely up to you, but I’m sure you already know this!
Well, I know one of my nieces does and she shows it to her dad when there’s something she thinks he should read…so…
Oh haha yeah I can see how that might be tricky haha.
Right…I mean, really, I’m the one with the issues…they are all perfectly happy with the way things are…I don’t want to needlessly hurt anyone (well, today at work, there was this one chick…rude as can be…that I gave serious consideration to hurting…but I managed to control myself…)
Haha I know THAT feeling. We all have issues. We’re all diamonds in the rough, so to speak. It’s only those who do nothing to work on solving those issues that are truly lost. You’re not one of those by any means!