Welcome to the new year!!

I’ve put off writing this entry, because I did not make any resolutions this year. I made Anti-Resolutions.

Anti-Resolutions, as I’m defining them, are not tied to a magical date, are not fads, are not triggered by the pressures of society and popular culture, but are commitments. (Let me disclaim and say that resolutions are highly effective for some people, and I wish every resolutioner great success in achieving their goals) For me, this commitment began in November when I started (and completed) the 30 day shred. The commitments I’ve made about my 2009 experience are not restricted to the coming 12 months, but are part of a CHANGE I’m making in my life.

In light of this information, I present, my 2009 Anti-Resolutions.

1. I will not worry about how much I weigh.

How much I weigh is not important. Being healthy is important. I want to live a long and active life, and in order to do that, I need to be more active and eat right.

2. I will not forgo a balanced diet.

I am not 16 years old and I can not eat everything I want. I will put good food in my mouth, and I will make choices about what I eat and drink, ensuring that I enjoy the fruits of life, but take everything in moderation.

3. I will not stand still.

I will run my first 5k in 2009. I’ve started the couch to 5k program (hereafter referred to as c25k)  and am on my 2nd week. My body, endurance, and stamina are already improving! I’m excited about this one.

4. I will not be quiet.

I pay for this blog. Instead of using a blogspot blog, I have my own domain and my own hosted blog, and I will not waste my money! I will blog more often than I did for most of 2008. More than just blogging, I will WRITE… so often I just fill up space. While that works sometimes, I should be more confident in saying things that I believe should be said.

5. I will not waste my brainpower!

I have 2 semesters left in grad school. I’ve managed straight 4.0, and if I focus, I can finish with one. Also, I want to keep reading. I love reading, and do more than most people, but I’ve got a pretty long to-be-read list, and I want to read a minimum of 25 books in 2009.

I will have a Masters Degree in 2009!

6. I will not take my fellow humans for granted.

From my beautiful husband, to my family, to my friends old and new, I want to make sure that the people in my life (even those with whom I’m only an acquaintance) know how valuable they are to me. I don’t want to miss out on chances to tell people that they are precious, and I am glad to have them in my life.

I hope that the promises you’ve made for your life bring you more joy and contentment in 2009, and I hope that the effects of your efforts last much longer than 12 months.

Happy New Year.