Wow we are in 2010! Now lets see how many New Year resolutions are going to be written, re-drafted and broken within three weeks.
I mean seriously how many people have actually kept their resolutions they made at the beginning of the New Year? I for one have never kept any of them and alas as I get younger (I use Olay) I can’t even be bothered to write them. Call me negative, or pessimistic but that’s just how it is.
So with that said I have decided that this year I am going to turn over a new leaf (hopefully I wont break this) and not worry about writing a list of all my wants, things I am going to start, give up etc but to write a list of things I will do for others.
So here are my twelve things to do for others for 2010.
January – Dedicate myself to a Charity in Nigeria
February – Buy a Valentine present for someone – Just to remind them of Gods love
March – Work on a project within the community
April – Buy Easter eggs and donate to a charity for kids
May – Volunteer this month to work in a women’s refuge
June – Be a mentor for young people
July – Feed or witness to the homeless
August – Missionary work in Romania or Jamaica
September – Teach at woman’s monthly meeting
October – Join an after school reading programme
November – Become a school governess
December – Think about all the things God willing I will do the following year
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Tokesan Said:
on January 3, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Ok, here is my own resolution. I resolve not to make any resolution at all. That is not entirely true though. Before the end of the year, while lying up in bed counting the ceiling tiles (really more effective than counting sheep) I must have come up with some 20 items that could go on my resolution. Then I fell asleep and didn’t remember when I woke up. My 13 year old asked me what my resolution was and I escaped and told him that it was to help him with his resolution. He totally bought it, he replied, “So, your resolution is to help me successful in school?” “Yep,” was my response.
I can’t remember ever keeping a resolution, lucky that I am one of those peoples that never have to worry about weight – keeping certain weight or living healthy is peoples most common resolution. Most of what I will resolve to do this year is private, other than the obvious – keeping up with the bills!
Resolutions are like goals, one has to keep running tab, write them down and actively commit to them. It is even said that it is best to make them known to people close to one. And for those that want to make them public there is a website created couple of years ago, or longer that help people publicize their goals. Other users of the website then sympathize with you, cheer you on, encourage you or bash you by leaving comments on your posted goals. It is called 43 things. http://www.43things.com.
Happy New Year, Rustyque, I like your January resolution. When you determine which charity in Nigeria you want to join, ping me, I think I should start being altruistic.
Rusty Said:
on January 4, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Your right, resolutions can often look like goals. I will definately keep you informed with regards to the Charity. Got to get your pin number will send mine though Vi and will definately stay in touch.
p’s thanks for the website.