December
countdown.
So Christmas is over, even though I still like to consider it Christmas since a) I love Christmas, b) our tree is still up, and c) Did I mention I love Christmas? Yeah, I do. And it was awesome this year. I got way more than I deserved. I know I haven’t been that good. Yet now is the time where I start thinking about the new year, and even though I love New Years too, I feel a bit of angst because the pressure I feel to make a New Year’s Resolution. I think resolutions are great. I just don’t like how by February, they quickly become a forethought and I’m kicking myself for not keeping it.
I could say I resolve to lose weight, but that’s something I’ve been working on this year. I’ve had my ups and downs, but unlike the fifty times in the past when I was full of piss and vinegar, I haven’t ever actually thrown the towel in and uttered curse words to myself while devouring an entire bag of Cheetos and a carton of Mayfield.
I’ve started my own little list of goals for the upcoming year. I think goals is a more motivating word for me compared to resolutions. I’ve called them “Goals for 2010”. Original, huh? I will post them on New Year’s Day. Until then, I want to hear your goals for New Year. What are they?
I love this time of the year (after Christmas) because it feels like everyone is about to get a clean slate. And, for me, they aren’t really New Year’s Resolutions, but my strategy for 2010. You can’t get anywhere without a plan or some sort of strategy…
And OOOOH. I wish I could love Christmas. I love what it represents…I love the real meaning, but I hate what it does to me EVERY.SINGLE.YEAR. This year seemed a little better, but usually its stressorama time and I can’t wait for it to be over. But I love reading about other people who love it so because it helps me remember what its really about — so thanks for posting that.