Resolutions....one month too late

Let's be real. No one ever really sticks to their New Year's Resolutions. I, for one, am not a fan of New Year's at all. To me, every day should be a new beginning...a chance to make new goals, better yourself, etc... Every year, I jot down the same old ambitions - most dealing with the gym, food, and reading. This year, I have been ruminating on some real, substantial things in my life that I want to change or accomplish. Some of it may even be things I want to be known for. I guess turning 30 in November - truly staring adulthood in the face - made me realize that I've spent enough time talking and thinking about my life. If I spent half as much time thinking about things I needed to do, and actually DID them....what a grand life I would have.
So here is what I value for my life...for 2011 and beyond.

1. I value friendships. I admit, I am not the best at staying in touch with people. And I have never been one to surround myself with TONS of friends. Nevertheless, I want to work on being a better friend this year.

2. I want to read more - currently, I have 4 books I have started over the past few years - really pathetic, I know. But the sad thing is, I have a whole list of books I want to read and buy - even though I haven't finished so many already!!

My current reads are:

Decision Points by George W. Bush (just started...and can't put it down)

Spoken from the Heart by Laura Bush

Have a little Faith by Mitch Albom

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (my friend, Jaime, will never let me live down that I have yet to finish this one. I can't help it if I think the dog is going to die, so I don't dare read on!)

My next trip to Borders includes this purchase...

3. My husband - the greatest man on this earth under the age of 50 (my dad takes the older title) bought me a sewing machine for my 30th birthday. It is something I have always wanted, but never had the nerve to invest in myself. I had used my mom's old Singer when I lived at home, and completed a few mediocre projects. But I have real ambitions to make legit things - pillows, duvet covers, skirts. I already have some great oil cloth that is destined to become a set of outdoor pillows for our deck......wish me luck!