New Years resolutions have never been my thing or more, keeping them has never worked out. Resolutions in the past have been nothing monumental: lose 10 lbs, work out more often, stop drinking pop, etc. Like the usual trend, those resolutions tend to fall of the wagon. I have been looking forward to 2011. The year of 2010 was not particularly kind to me. It came in like a lamb and went out like a ravaging lion. Professionally I have struggled with the idea of fulfillment and success; both unusually hard for me and my severe case of "over-achieveritis." Personally, I lost a best friend and that was emotionally devastating. I am further reminded that the grieving process is quite sobering and lengthy.
So my resolutions this year
1. Find meaning in my day-to-day work and learn to enjoy it. This is by far the most challenging goal that I have. Progress report on the way.
2. Volunteer more often. I am further reminded that when I do, it's empowering.
3. Bring my lunch to work more and make an effort to cook meals at home. This is purely out of shear laziness and the fact that my husband has actually gone backwards in his cooking skills. Unlike him, I cannot live off homeade nachos, leftovers, and pizza.
My friend that passed away was a very good runner. Her husband is encouraging family and friends to run the Lincoln Half (or Full) Marathon on May 1, 2011 and raise funds to build a school in Tanzania. While I am not too keen on the running idea, I am going to make an effort to be a part of this whether it is the running component or by volunteering at the actual event. I have been told by a number of people who despise running that after the first 6 months, it gets better. This may be a battle of patience and willpower.
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