It’s 2008. Last night John and I went on only one, small, excursion to find a book that I felt I DESPERATELY needed. I’ve been avoiding reading the Twilight series- mostly because it was so popular, but I finally got curious enough to read through the first one, and loved it. I finished it around 9pm last night (you know, in the midst of the crazy party hopping John and I love to do so much) and wanted the second one immediately. That doesn’t happen very much any more. There aren’t very many series that can keep my attention, for one reason or another. We ran to Borders, but it was closed. Oh sad. So then we went to Walmart. It was amazingly empty. Made me wish we had to do some big shopping. But we found the book and returned home- I read cozily on the couch, and John flipped back and forth between Time Square and channel 71- a constant source of knowledge with regard to how to blow things us and how things are made, etc. Midnight came, and it was nice to have someone to kiss. Before John I had never been dating anyone on New Years. high school was, well, high school. I will not relive that painful memory. I was always at home for new years while I was at college- home meaning, snow-locked country town where most of the guys are one of two things: 1) related to me, or 2) utterly undesirable. (Sorry guys. It’s true.) Then I was on a mission for my church. Plenty of guys around. But kissing of any kind is generally frowned upon. The first new year home from my mission I was dating John, but I was headed home (out to MA) for the holidays, and John was headed down to spend time with his parents. Kind of on a whim, we decided that we wanted to spend New Years together. So he flew across the country- and it was my first New Years with a boyfriend. This year, though, I have a husband. Quite a change! It’s been a big year.
I have made some resolutions this year. First, I want to learn to drive stick. I know. I’m lame. I’m the only person in my family that can’t. I think that even includes all of my family-in-law, too! Technically- I guess I can…but I just get all scared and freaked out and can’t do it anymore. So, I want to get over that. I also want to learn more about web design, and really make this page what I want it to be. Third, I want to take more time to read for PLEASURE (ta da! No more required philosophy readings!) and review books online. Fourth, I want to learn to cook more things. I think I’ve already come a long way in that department- but I’ve got a lot to learn. Fifth, next year this time I’d like to feel good about my weight and health. Notice that I didn’t specify how much I would weigh or what kinds of things I’ll eat. I just want to NOT think, “Ah, this has got to change.” Finally- I want to keep in touch with my friends better. They’re scattered everywhere, and I miss them! I have to find a way to talk to them more often.
These goals are rather low-key, but I think if I could focus on just a few, simple things, then I could actually make some change happen.
I’ve got lots more to write about, but wanted to get these out there so I can start being accountable ;)
Happy New Year everybody. Make it what you want it to be.
