New Year's Resolutions

Okay, last time I promised I'd write about my new year's resolutions. I don't usually make new year's resolutions because I believe change and evolution should be constant. I still believe this, however there were a couple of things I felt I needed to address with my life, and by making new year's resolutions (and announcing them to the world here) I will hopefully be more likely to change and stick with it!

First, I want to try to be nicer to people. Specifically, a couple of people at work who secretly drive me mental. So far so good! Second, and on a related note, I'm trying to pay more attention to what I say and who I say it to. Really thinking before I speak. I started this last fall and this is just an attempt to keep it up. Lastly, I need to get back on track with my positive thinking. Last year my aunt introduced me to The Secret. I read the book and she gave me the DVD for Christmas. http://www.thesecret.tv/ Whether it's a bunch of baloney or not, it's something for me to believe in--and the power of positive thinking never hurt anyone. Call me crazy, but things have really started to fall into place in my life since I started doing this. I feel like I'm being taken care of... no matter how bad I think things are, they always work out. I was concerned about my finances when they switched our pay schedule at work, but somehow I made it through Christmas. Whether it was because of coupons or gift cards that showed up at the right time, I felt like I was always taken care of. Maybe it was just coincidence, but I like to believe that my thoughts and the power of attraction played a big part in me being taken care of when I needed it.

My other resolution (though I consider it more of a goal or ambition) is to have my condo totally re-painted before spring. I'm well on my way there already! :)

I got thinking, and I can't believe how many of my friends are married, engaged, or in long term relationships. Crazy! Kinda makes me feel like I missed something... while all of them are getting coupled up, I've been focused on building my empire... no seriously! My fiercest goals are having a home for myself and a great career. I've got both, and though they are still works in progress, overall I'm very pleased. But I spent two years in a relationship that I should have seen was going nowhere from the start. Was it wasted time? I don't think so. I learned a lot, and it changed me. Now I just need to find someone worthwhile. However in all honesty, I've barely given any thought to a relationship over the past three months. I've been too busy with pre-Christmas festivities, laser eye surgery, and now doing renos on my condo. And it's good... I'm really, truly happy with where my life is at right now. For the first time in quite a while I'm not feeling like I "need" someone. It's nice having time to do my own stuff and not have to worry about how my hibernation will affect anyone else.

I went to see Harry Potter 7 (part one) with one of my friends earlier in January. I can't express how awesome it was to be able to watch the entire movie without dry, itchy contacts or glasses that were an old prescription. I'm LOVING the results of my laser eye surgery! I went in the middle of the month and found out that my left eye isn't quite 20/20, but with both eyes open I'm better than 20/20! So awesome!!

Last night was a friend's birthday. So much fun! Who knew that kicking a balloon around and dancing in the dining room could be so much fun?! The girls who did the backyard concert last summer played one of their mash ups and a couple of other songs. The banjo even came out for one song... no party is complete without a banjo solo!

Overall I can't express how great I've been feeling for the past month or so (minus the hellish recovery from laser eye surgery). I've been busy with painting the condo which makes me feel like I'm finally accomplishing something at home. Work has been going great and I think a promotion of sorts is in the works. I've been working on designing my job description--no more of this "a bit of this and a bit of that". I want to know exactly what my duties are, and get paid accordingly. Changes are on the horizon! And as far as my relationships go, I've been doing much better at being nicer to people and overall connecting more with people.

2011 is rocking my world!!