Recently, I was chatting with the Bloke and asked him: “So what are your resolutions this year?” And he got that look (you know that look? The one where he might think I’ve lost what’s left of my mind) and said, “Like I’ve done every year, I’m resolving not to make resolutions.”.
Of course the logical next step was to ask me why I asked and of I had any. I hate to admit I lied. I said “oh no I have no resolutions.” when the truth is that I’m all about the resolutions this year.
So alas, I’ll come clean. Here is the outline of Bird 2012, resolved!
1. I resolve to craft more. My plan is to create something weekly, but I’d like to work on craft daily. By the end of the year, I’ll be selling my craft in public and for reals.
2. I resolve to organize, clear, and sort our home and life. This includes saying no to invitations in order to not over schedule; to clear out the excess in order to have breathing room in our home; to create a reminder spot in hopes that we won’t forget another cub scout meeting.
3. I resolve to take care of myself more. In this I put out there that I will exercise and eat better. I’m not committing to a weight loss goal or a marathon race; but I’m taking to heart a simple statement that we’d all be healthier if we did nothing more than walk a mile a day.
4. I resolve to be present in my relationships more. To honor my dearest and closest by offering the best parts of me and not merely seeking support for the tougher times. Not saying I won’t need the support, but 2011 saw me leaning harder and supporting less. I am seeking balance here.
5. I resolve to read more. I’ve learned that interesting people are readers. They read a variety of things and they read often. I have decided to mimic the qualities I like in others…and this is one.
6. I resolve to live this coming year fully, purposefully, and reasonably. That one might not make sense to everyone, but it sums up what I want to look back on as we approach 2013 and declare about 2012.
It will be the Year of the Bird!!!
