I asked my students to write about their New Year's resolutions in their journals today. It's always interesting to read the kinds of things that eighth graders resolve to do. They aren't that much different than 20-somethings surprisingly. Some want to get a boyfriend, some want to lose weight, some want to do better in school, some want to get a job, to make more time for family, to treat their siblings nicer, to work harder, be kinder, do more community service. Some wrote that they had no idea what their New Year's resolutions were or if they had any (and some of course wrote that they didn't know what a New Year's resolution was and so could not answer the journal prompt). Regardless, one would think that since I had my students write about their goals for the coming year, I, too, would have great goals & plans for 2010... but that would be false. Now is as good of a time as any for me to make some I guess. As with every year, I want to lose some weight, get fit, get healthier, be kinder & more generous, & make more money. I need to be a better person. I need to be more honest & open with my friends. I am overly sensitive, & I have a habit of remaining upset & holding a grudge. I don't want to do that anymore. I've held grudges with some people for far too long, & I need to let go of them. People hurt people. That's what they do. They don't intend to most of the time, but that's life and it happens.Life is too short to be angry all the time! I've found that there are some friends who I can count on at 4am to be there, to show up when I need them, & to respect my family & my fiance as much as they do me. I need to treasure them more.
2009 was a great year for me, but it definitely had both ups & downs. I got engaged to the love of my life & my very best friend. I found a home that I love. I finished my Master's degree at Salem State. My cousin gave us a new baby in my family while one of my nearest & dearest gave us girls a beautiful niece (& is giving us another one in 2010!). We were able to witness the beautiful union of Matt's Aunty Kathy with Larry. We lost Matt's Uncle Mike, an amazing guy. We've battled diseases & surgeries, trials & tribulations. And of course, through it all, I've only realized how wonderful my family, my friends, & my fiance really are. It's been quite a year! Happy New Year!
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