New Years Resolution, whaaat?

First of all, I think New Years resolutions are really lame. Everyone always makes a big deal about creating this list of " goals" they would like completed in the new year. I usually sorta of blow it off or pretend like I am going to exercise more, but my pattern never really changes. I always put it off for the "next day", which never actually happens. Did I mention that I have set my alarm almost daily for the last 4ish years to get up early and exercise? Also, do you know how many times I have actually done it? Possibly 20 times? No joke. You would think I would start to realize that I am not a morning person and there is no way I will get up to go for a run... However, I will get up if someone is going to make me a fatty breakfast. Yum! ha.

Anyways, back to the resolution business. So, I have been annoying myself the last few days, because I am already thinking about my next step after Korea. Should I stay longer or try another country? Move back to Denver? Move back to the blustery cold tundra called MN? Should I become an acrobatic/ circus act person? Tryout for America's Next Top Teacher? I DON'T KNOW! But then I got to thinking... Do I need to make a decision now or even in the next 4 months? NO! There are so many choices and it is so completely overwhelming. I'm not sure what I will be doing a year from now, but I am starting to realize that is ok. Looking back 2 years ago, I never thought I would have experienced the things that I have ,not too mention, the amazing people I have met along the way. It's funny where our lives lead us and where we finally land. I'm sure you all have things in your lives that you never expected- children, significant others, friendships, jobs, joys, trials, gray hairs, etc. So, I am going to make some goals for myself and I give you permission to kick me if I fall- not too hard please.

1. Stay positive in every situation, even if I want to scream with frustration at my annoying middle schoolers who THINK they are way cool. I'm glad I was NEVER like them. I always knew I was cool. :)

2. Enjoy today and stop freakin worrying about the future.

3. Allowing myself to be completely happy and not waiting for something bad to happen. No repeats of last year's loss, please.
Miss you gma. <3

4, Stop setting my alarm to get up early and run.

5. Give kimchi a chance. NOT


So, there it is. The list. All jokes aside, I will be working very hard at 1, 2, and 3. I "wrote" it out loud, I am officially free. Thanks.


I pray your year is full of love, happiness, health, peace, healing, forgiveness when needed, hugs, skype phone calls to me :) , and that you have the opportunity to live your dreams- big or small.

xoxo