Coming from the latin word resolutio, it implies a more serious decision that is cemented, determined, and "resolved" in one's mind. Goals may change with our financial circumstances, our wishes and aspirations. To-do lists are endlessly evolving as the demands of adult responsibility demand our time and attention throughout the year. In this understanding, then a New Year's resolution must be one that is firmly decided upon with a sense of purpose and planning. The word resolution is most often used in legal terminology when committees, legislatures or formal organizations vote on a specific intention. Should our New Year's resolutions therefore be considered with more seriousness than simply resolving to buy more fashionable clothes this year?
Then in the zeitgeist of making life-changing decisions for the new year, here is a review of 2010 and my list of determined resolutions for 2011.
In 2010, I...
- Graduated from Hillsdale College with a TRIPLE major and great GPA (and had the time of my life all five years.)
- Taught myself about Oenology from square one & wrote a thesis about it
- Founded and built-up the marketing and management positions for the Historic Dawn Theater from ground zero
- Invested in friendship with a bosom friend who has enriched my life tenfold
- Made plans to move to Denver, Colorado
- Bought my first car, which means I took out my very first bank loan too!
- And started this blog
In 2011, I resolve to...
- Move to Denver the date is set, February 7!
- Land a full-time career which involves narrowing down exactly which field it is I want to pursue in Denver
- Read more detox from technology more and pick up a book instead. I'm only taking 20 of my 3oo-something books with me to Denver, but thank heavens for paperbackswap.com and libraries.
- Strengthen friendships and relationships call and write to my friends and family more often. I tend to be a type A recluse which means I will have to work even harder being long distance this next year.
- Strengthen my faith through devotion in the word and through song. I'm looking forward to what Anglican churches I'll find in Denver.
- Strengthen my body Gone are the glory days of playing Rugby or Football (i.e. Soccer) when I was at Oxford University. Apart from high-school, I was feeling great and looking great when I was abroad. Everyone resolves to lose weight for the new year, but for me, this needs to become a way of life!
- Cook & Drink more Wine inspired by reading Julie & Julia and my expanding knowledge of oenology, there really is a fine art of cooking that I hope to discover this year. But keeping in mind the above resolution, all in moderation!
- Look for adventure! One of my number one favorite past-times is when I've traveled the world. Now that I'm about to find myself in a new hometown, it's time to get out there and soak it all in.
- Pursue the Fine Arts More now that I'll be in a metropolitan area I have available outlets for theater, singing and patronizing the arts. I will take full advantage of it! No excuses...
So those are my big resolutions. I have many small goals that could fit in any of the above categories, but that's not something I need to bother you with.
I have some really great thoughts ruminating in my mind for the next couple posts, so I promise they'll get more interesting from here.
p.s. I promise to make my posts more interactive with pictures, links & stuff!
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