A New Year

I believe that the new year is a time for new beginnings. So, in honor of that, I have decided to revamp my blog. Although I do love my tumblr, I have decided that I need a space to write longer posts about things that I experience.

First let me review with you, the reader, my 2009 New Year's Resolution. It is one overall resolution that breaks down into a series of very specific things to accomplish. Here goes...

Be More Selfish

While this sounds like the antithesis of a New Year's Resolution (and it kind of is) allow me some time to break it down for you. My outcome with this resolution is to actually become a better person, take more time for myself, and make myself into the person I really want to be. Let's just be honest here for a minute- I work A LOT and I know I work a lot. And seriousy...my job does not pay me enough to care the way I do. And often my personal life suffers. And I have become a person that I no longer wish to be. So, this year I am taking steps to overcome the struggles I have had in 2008 to be more like the person I WAS and the person I wish to become.

Broken down, my New Year's Resolution includes:

1. Working less - I resolve to leave work on time! I will not stay late unless required. And I will not stay late more than once a week.

2. Spending more time on things I love - I have set a goal for myself to read at least 40 books this year. I read 24 books in 2008 and wish to up it to 40 for 2009. I want to see more movies (aka actually use the Netlix that I pay for). I want to read more magazines. I want to visit more historical sites. I want to spend more time with friends.

3. Taking better care of myself - I actually did a decent job at this resolution from last year: I went to the doctor, eye doctor, dentist, joined a gym, and lost ten pounds! But, I need to spend more time, make a more conscience effort to take care of myself. Even if it is as simple as making sure I get enough sleep every night.

So, that's that!

This blog is a place for me to share with you, my readers, my experiences with this resolution. I will tell you about movies I see, books I read, friends I spend time with, and places I visit.

Get Excited!