Unresolved

I wonder how many people have blogged about New Year's resolutions or lack thereof. Probably millions. Nothing is original anymore. But it's something that everyone talks about at the beginning of a new year-- we all vow to be better people-- wiser, healthier, more loving. Hardly anyone resolves to gain weight, watch more television, stay indoors more, work out less. Although those resolutions would be far easier to keep...

Traditionally I have been as anti-resolution as I am anti-Valentines day or anti-diet pills, or anti-SUV's or anti-conservative. There are certain things I just don't do but guess what? I've changed. Shocking, but true. I like chocolate on February 14. I haven't wavered on diet pills but I do drive the Tahoe occasionally without freaking out, and I'm starting to see the point to some of those conservatives after all. Mostly I think it's very dangerous to say never, and that includes about resolutions.

So I guess one resolution is never say never, right? But then again, there are times when I want to say never. Never quit. Never stop reaching for goals. Never lie. Never stop hugging, or kissing, or tickling-- even when the other person is hacking up germs. Never be afraid. Never lose sight of what you want. Never lose faith.

I really do want to stick to some important goals, not even considering the time of year it is, just the time of my life seems right for setting and following up with goals. One is for Candid Apple Photography. I just got laid off and my only other option is going to a job that I abhor. So I'm going to book ten portrait sessions per month. I can do it. I will do it.

Also writing. I will write my ten thousand words per day. It's a lofty goal, I know. But seeing as how I have no job except housecleaning (which in this house is done in two hours on Monday, leaving the rest of the week free) and my children. The children do get a considerable amount of attention but I'm confident I can get my writing done while they're at school. It's not unreasonable, and if I'm really going to be committed to being a published writer that's what it's going to take. I can do it. I will do it.

I'm sure there are more but those are the important ones. I can do it. I will do it. I'm actually very happy about it all. It's nice to have goals. I hope you all do too.