the proper line to follow that would be “and I don’t feel any different…”, but to say that would be untrue. Looking back on 2007, it was a first time for a lot of things: I turned 18, I made a nature documentary, I graduated from high school, I got and held down my first real job, I started college, I started learning a new language, I shared a room with someone for more than a month…not to mention a thousand other little things that have happened.
So what now for 2008?
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Obviously I want to do well second semester (especially because it’s not pass/fail!)
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Reduce my ecological footprint, recycle more, waste less, buy less, consume less…essentially attempt all-around more gren living
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Try to have a more minimalist approach to life…yes that means I have the monstrous task of sorting out my closet(s) over break to try and pare down my wardrobe
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Be more aware of where my purchases are coming from: i.e. is the clothing and stuff I buy made by small children in sweatshops? I guess this relates back to the two resolutions above, or at least will help me reach those goals
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Stop buying leather shoes, handbags, belts, etc. (unless it’s vintage/from a thrift store/recycled)
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Read more books (this is a given every year)
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Write at least 20 blog posts a month
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Write more (creatively) in general. I’ve been so caught up with school for the past few months that it’s been quite some time since I’ve written a poem, story, anything really.
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Stop eating so much damn dairy at school, it’s been causing me to have constant sinus problems/infections. Take better care of my body in general.
So that’s pretty much it…I don’t really have specific goals/resolutions in mind, it’s more about trying to streamline my lifestyle. Yesterday I cleared out two filing cabinets worth of my papers from middle and high school (I saved only some samples of my writing), and it was extremely satisfying to see four paper bags worth of paper waiting to be recycled. But I have to continue this purging of my stuff before I lose motivation and steam, so today is going to be a day for cleaning and reading (for work).
Good goals. Good luck on cleaning out your wardrobe. Teehee. I think Amy should do that too, hers is getting ridiculous.