They definitely could NOT write a song about 2010- It’s just not catchy like 1999 was. I’ve decided I’m not holding it against the year and proceeding with optimism accordingly. I must confess though… I had two previous “Happy New Year” blog entries planned earlier this month, both of which I’m glad I didn’t end up publishing. One, the farther less mature, was a post about my pet peeves from 2009… things that really irked me so-to-speak. From tactless jokes about wages/earnings to inappropriate uses of social media as a platform for dreadfully private discussions, it was all going to be in there and let’s be honest- it was going to be harsh. I have all the little post-its right here next to me, because the temptation to write that “witty banter” is SO strong. I always think of little things then compile them later, and these pet peeves just seemed to be revealing themselves so it must have been a sign, right?
Wrong, absolutely wrong. I have got to grow up and address my issues head on, no matter what examples have been set for me by friends, family, acquaintances, other bloggers or even my crazy neighbor Billy for that matter. Writing about them isn’t going to make them change, confronting them like a pit bull (one of my [sadly] more routine methods) isn’t either, I HAVE to find a happy medium somewhere. I will, I’m actively working toward it and this blog/purge/commitment to the cyber universe is the first step. Even if nobody reads this particular post, I still feel like I announced it so it will hold me accountable.
My other blog was going to be a “year in review survey”. Pretty standard, I’ve done TONS of surveys in my day… but also not the most original or captivating idea- thus I was not sold. So, I get this brilliant [eesh] idea to make my OWN survey and cater it to what I want to reveal about my 2009. Seriously, Kristin? Seriously? How is that at all different from typing out all your pet peeves, aside from maybe highlighting your most prized moments along with it- which if you were a decent blogger should be in here anyway. Yep, I was harsh on myself but it needed to happen. I am a *dun dun dunnnnnnnn* adult now [that was a sound effect, duh] and I should be more mature than that by now. I’m ripping up those pesky post-its right now and trying my very best not to look back.
So, with saying all of that, here is my real New Year’s post. I didn’t make traditional resolutions this year, I spent a lot of quality time in prayer in hopes these resolutions would be revealed to me. I believe it worked. I have been doing an amazing job keeping up with my new daily devotionals, when I don’t do a day [bound to happen] I have been catching right back up and spending time in His word through a different way. Last year I bought a “one year Bible” much to my chagrin the pages were numbered for the days of the year. I was so upset by this, how could I possibly start my one year bible on any day but Jan 1? Roomie C kindly pointed out I could start whenever I want, it’s not like I wouldn’t end up back at the same place with the same result at the end… I started to heed this advice but failed. Happy to report I’m doing great and asking for the discipline to keep going.
If you are looking for a unique way to experience The Holy Bible [or even if you aren’t really] I highly recommend a one-year Bible. Each day I have a glimpse into New Testament, Old Testament and usually a Psalm, Proverb or both. It does take some basic Biblical reference knowledge to put the stories in perspective however.
My other resolution [more like revelation this year] was go back to the gym. Again, I was doing well at one point last year then I lost my momentum. I’ve been doing awesome at attending new classes and challenging myself to keep a schedule. I’m very happy to report a side result of these aerobics classes is I have been sleeping so much better than I was. I am actually tiring my body, what a concept! Maybe I’m getting the hang of this grown-up thing afterall? Not hardly, I’ve got new tax forms coming at me from all directions this month AND I just started a Roth IRA/mutual fund. It just never ends…
So- this entry was long for “Happy New Year” I hope it is our [that’s right I’m calling your attention mystery reader] best one yet!
Loyally,
Kristin
