Already 1/2/2021, I realize in the action packed frenzy that was my New Year Day, I forgot something important and essential. Resolutions. In this complicated world, we can’t plan for everything, but goals for life have served me well. VST would remind me often of the old saying, “The unaimed arrow never misses.” With that thought, these are the ten top goals I embrace starting off the new year.
- Healthy Eating. For me, this includes what I eat, as well as when. Being single, meals can be whenever I choose. Breakfast is simple, being built into my routine. It’s the other two that need more structure. With a sugar and flour free diet, my body is the happiest. Carbs are limited to 20 grams a day, which leaves plenty of room for veggies and occasional fruits. Christmas was a diet free zone, but Christmas is over now. Back to reality.
- Exercise. Living in a neighborhood with beautiful paved streets and limited traffic, I have no excuse to avoid walking. With a high concentration of retired Seniors, the neighborhood is quiet and inviting. The blue skies and white puffy clouds are the perfect place to prewrite upcoming blogs in my brain as I walk along. Oliver loves this resolution and plans to join me. Couldn’t ask for a better walking partner than him.
- Budget More Effectively. The disaster of 2020 with all the life changes for me was a very expensive one. On the best day, moving into a new home is expensive. My move was no exception. Winterpast expenses are at a minimum now. This year, I need to plan more carefully for the uncertain days ahead.
- Learn Something New. Publishing! My new interest. How different from the 1900’s. It is possible to publish all on my own, with tools readily available on the internet. With time available and a brain in my head, there is no reason I can’t do this. Five free webinars with the most popular online DYI publishing site are scheduled. I will choose a seat up front and take lots of notes. 2021. Book published. As an aside, I plan to take up watercolor painting this year, too. Don’t forget your creative side.
- Read More. Return to reading! I can’t wait. Without reading, I never would have run across the beautiful story about WINTERPAST and thus, named my home. Reading transports me to places and times I want to visit. A favorite past time of mine, I plan to do more.
- Develop New Friendships. I plan to explore my new neighborhood starting on my street. I want to know the names of each family that lives here, and be the kind of neighbor they can call on. Springtime is a great time to meet new people as I complete my front yard project. I’m lucky to live in a neighborhood full of friends I haven’t met yet.
- See Old Friends. I plan to be a house-guest this year. From northern Washington to the Central Coast of California, I plan to visit people I haven’t seen in way too long. Time is fleeting. I need to gas up and get going.
- Get Rid of Excess Baggage. Take that however you like. Physical suitcases? Emotional baggage? Junk in the cupboards? This year is the year of the purge. You never know when it will be time to downsize again. I’ll be ready. My service group holds a big yard sale every year and I’ll be donating in a big way. Blogging will help me rid my brain of unnecessary clutter as I share my life with my faithful readers.
- Be a Tourist. I live in a tourist area. People come from all over the world to see the mustangs, the Icthyosaur, a marine animal whose bones rest in the mountains of Nevada. Ghost towns. Rock fields. Top Gun. The grand Sierras. I plan to be a tourist this year, getting to know all the wonderful places that are within a short drive of me.
- Live Every Moment. No matter the success of keeping 1-9, I will keep #10. Last year taught me that we all have an unknown expiration date. Age matters not, each one of us has limited time. I refuse to wait for things to happen. Days will be of my own creation and liking. I intend to explode out of bed at dark thirty every morning to write. Because, WRITING IS LIFE! So, let’s LIVE.
Resolve to make your own resolutions!!!!! Make your target Success. With arrows in our quiver and goals in our heads, we can’t miss.