Today's date is 1/1/11. Every "first day of the year" seems like a fresh start but how can you go wrong with 1/1/11? It's just screams "new start." I'm not going to make New Year resolutions this year. They'll just be forgotten by March, as usual. Instead, this year I simply promise to treat myself better: take a little nap now and then, guilt free, so I can get that little bit of extra sleep; take a nice leisurely bath (complete with bubbles) as often as I can to just relax; cook more good food and enjoy the process of meal prep, rather than scarfing down crappy food that isn't good for me because I'm in a hurry; let my hair down now and then and just have fun without worrying about being so responsible; and lastly, spend more quality time with the people I love.
2010 wasn't awful but it wasn't a fabulous year. EP and I limped along until, sadly, we broke up in November; the economy was crap; my job was unsatisfying and lacked any challenge whatsoever; and I didn't make any headway toward becoming an appraiser because of the depressed mortgage industry. If I had to sum up 2010 in one word it would be "torpid."
So, instead of making a list of things like "grow my nails" and "get in better shape," I'm going to go for the bigger picture of just being happy. I think with happiness will come balance. So bring it 2011, let's make it a good one!
