The New Year's Resolutions (or, The 2018 Guide to Life)

Happy New Year! Buon Anno! Bonne Annee! Feliz Ano Nuevo! Hyvää uutta vuotta!

I've been thinking hard about what I want to accomplish this year. I go through the "Bridget Jones" loose 20 pounds, will run a marathon every day, will stop eating junk... and while I don't need to change my thinking about finding a "nice sensible boyfriend", I do need to change my thinking!

So this year I plan to write a 2018 Guide to Life rather than the often negative NYR's.

1. Wake up each day and think of the possibilities it will hold.

2. Keep a journal of the things I am thankful for.

3. Give things a chance, remember that real change takes time, patience and energy.

4. Take care of myself, make choices that are good for me and my family.

5. Reflect before making decisions.

6. Choose to nourish my body, mind and soul.

7. Have patience with myself.

8. Remember what is important in life.

9. Actually live each day.

10. Spread as much love as I can.

One of my favourite films in Tuck Everlasting, and one of my favourite lines in the film is:

So this year, whatever happens I want this to be my motto. Yes, everything takes longer for me to do. Yes, I am a fully qualified home-body. Yes, I don't catch on to what you're saying as fast as others. I am me. And this is my life.