Resolutions aren't always a bad thing. Last year my only resolution was to be more organized. NOT to be the most organized person EVER, just to improve my organization skills (or lack thereof). And it worked. Our closets are orderly, as are most of the kitchen cabinets. I have given up on the pantry. Every couple of weeks Chris comes behind me and straightens it up for me. I was better about keeping my school stuff in order. And our garage, well, it's not so great. But my point is I feel like I bettered myself. And that feels good.
Some resolutions for 2009:
Take the GRE. This is gonna be sooner than later because the job market is non-existent so I might as well study.
Make an appointment for the eye doctor. Apparently my husband knows what he is talking about. My right eye is getting worse. Oh, and I need to go to the dentist, too.
Be healthier. Brooks and I are going to start jogging around the neighborhood again. And I am going to start planning our weekly menus again. We always eat better when I do that.
Spend more time with Chris. It seems that this is a constant problem in our relationship. Since we won't be commuting together, we might get to see each other about four hours a week or something like that. Scariness. I guess med school just helps couples get ready for residency...
Find a job. There is an opening at a place that I REALLY REALLY want to work, but I am not sure if I meet all of the qualifications. I am going to apply anyway. If that doesn't work out, I am going to get a part-time job while I study for the GRE. Because I am really bored.
Be less flaky. Yes, I have got to be one of the biggest flakes ever. I am not sure how to be less flaky, but I am sure that Chris will be more than glad to hold me accountable to this resolution. (Isn't it hilarious that a flaky person is making resolutions?)
Have an eternal perspective. This is my most important resolution. A few weeks ago at church, Buddy told us we need to have an eternal perspective, because that is God's perspective. This really stuck with me. So often I get caught up in worldliness and petty little every day things, and I forget. I am so thankful that God doesn't forget about me.
"Better is possible. It does not take genius. It takes diligence. It takes moral clarity. It takes ingenuity. And above all, it takes a willingness to try." ~Atul Gawande
1 comment:
This could be my most favorite post ever. Let me count the reasons: first-You finally admitted that I do things around the house; second-You admitted I know what I'm talking about; Third-I can possibly quit reminding you to make our appointments since its seems you have remembered; Fourth- you are planning on exercising which I by the way I am off to a little better start; Fifth- Menus... yummy; Sixth-More wiffy time for me; Seventh- Maybe you will start making money and once again be my sugar momma; Eighth- And you posted a quote from one of my favorite authors not one of those crazy's you read;
and ninth-You are planning to have a more eternal persective, yet another reason I love you.
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