Sunday, January 31, 2010

New Year Intentions

And here we are, another year and another opportunity for making resolutions. I suppose many who have made the New Year's pledge may have already broken those resolutions, and I suppose that is in part why I chose this year to look at this opportunity as stating intentions, rather than resolutions.

While I may be splitting hairs with the subtle definition variances, http://www.dictionary.com/ defines Intention as, "An act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result," and Resolution is defined, "A formal expression of opinion or intention made". So, with this English lesson out of the way - I can honestly state that I could list many intentions for the year - but the one that rises above the pact would be to LIVE. Enjoy each day to the fullest, regardless what the day may bring; the good, the bad and the ugly. (And no, I am not a Clint Eastwood fan!) While LIVE may mean something different to each person, to me, it's not to take anything for granted, and to truly enjoy each beautiful day.

Happy New Year and ENJOY each and every day!!

What would be the 10 things you would do before you die? An interesting question asked of me several years back that made me think really hard. (Although, a few years older, a few years wiser - some of my answers may vary slightly.)
Journaling Reads:
6. Watch the sunrise on the hills of Machu Picchu. 2. See my Goddaughter get married and have children. 4*. Experience Paris with the love of my life. 10. Become a Shareholder at my 9 to 5 job. 8. Visit each of the 50 states in the Union. 3. Make a difference in someone's life. 9. Take a hot air balloon ride over the Loire Valley in France. 7. Be published - professionally & in the scrapbooking community. 5. Be healthy. Eat healthy. Live a healthy lifestyle. 1. Enjoy life. Live each moment to the fullest. * Find the LOVE of my life!

3 comments:

  1. Nice! Happy Birthday!! Hope you enjoy it to the fullest!

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  2. Well said my friend, and again a very Happy Birthday to you! I'll get back to you on the ten things thing. There is definitely some overlap with yours.

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  3. Hey, I gotta tell you, I am LOVING the brussel sprouts! (I liked them anyway, but these are awesome! The kids were horrified, and Scott said they were the best brussel sprouts he had ever eaten-- interpret that how you will! But I like 'em, I'M having them tonight!

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