Resolutions

You are never too old to set another

goal or dream a new dream.

C. S. Lewis

I've enjoyed visiting numerous blogs over the last couple of days. And while extending good wishes for the new year, I've been inspired and entertained at reading what my blog friends think of New Year resolutions. To each his own, right? Some people thrive on the freshness of a new year and the time of reflection and the making of goals. Others obviously despise the tradition and are quite blunt about putting their feelings out there in writing. And there are lots of opinions and thoughts somewhere in between the two extremes.

I've enjoyed them all!

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I guess I don't really make strict resolutions. But I do seem to use the turning of

each new year as a time to reorganize. Whether I plan on this tradition or not,

it does seem to be a contagious bug that bites me as the new year turns.

I think it starts with getting a new calendar! It's fresh and clean and asking

for all the dates to be filled with upcoming birthdays, events and 'to-do' lists.

I relish the time between Christmas and New Years to fill it out.

I also buy a new little spiral notebook for a personal list keeper.

Mine for 2011 is in the picture above. Being a list maker, I enjoy putting

in writing what I need to do in the coming year for my home, my 5 men,

and myself. I also have some pages in there for wishes, goals and dreams.

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It occurred to me sitting here at my desk and looking at my

spontaneous little still-life, that I also like blue. haha. And although I don't

plan on buying things that coordinate, these pieces certainly look like I do.

And the men here must take notice, too, as the little 1.5 inch iPod Nano

was a gift from them. It was in my stocking, complete with 35 of my

favorite songs already downloaded, courtesy of Taylor. (isn't it

great to have tech savvy teens around?) And the apple-green earbuds

are perfect. That green is quickly becoming a favorite compliment

to my blue I see,..happily by accident!

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However you bring in the New Year dear friends, I hope it's wonderful ~

with resolutions or without!

♥