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New Year's resolutions

Alicia Leonard avatar
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There is something about the fresh slate of a new year that I love. New calendars, datebooks and such always feel like a treat.

Resolutions:

I'm not making any big ones this year.

Move a little more and save a little more might be one.

Visit SoWal more often is another.

Spend less time online is my last.

Do you have any?

Oh, and, Happy New Year everybody!
May your next year be much better than your last!:wave:

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aggieb avatar
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#2
i'm turning over a new leaf.:wave:
happy new year!!!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-LllgUOzXI"]YouTube- Corey Smith - "Maybe Next Year"[/ame]
Kurt avatar
Admin
#3
First, we party.

Alicia Leonard avatar
SoWal InsiderAuthor
#4
First, we party.

I am down, but I can't get down like that, I would not be able to get up.:floor::floor:
aggieb avatar
Beach Fanatic
#5
I am down, but I can't get down like that, I would not be able to get up.:floor::floor:
i'm sure she couldn't either and had a sister's assistance.
scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#6
I always make a bunch - it's a good way to identify what my goals, hopes, and major "to do" items for the year are.

One of my themes for 2010 is to clear out a lot of unnecessary stuff and fix things I have let slide. Lots of long term projects that have been lingering - like actually printing out some of my thousands of digital photos and putting them in albums.

Another is to try and improve the world in a variety of ways and levels.

One way is that I am going to save all of my change for a year and then donate it all to Greg Mortensen to build a school - major karma points and it pisses off the Taliban. :biggrin:
Miss Critter avatar
Beach Fanatic
#8
The plan:

http://us.mg4.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch?.gx=1&.rand=2jk9s5sm2gor0

Friday, January 1, 2010
Begin Anew
I release that which no longer serves me. My spirit is restored.
With the start of a new year, I eagerly anticipate doors opening wide with new possibilities. I am grateful for new beginnings. I welcome the opportunity to release that which no longer serves me, knowing that life can begin anew for me. I open my heart and mind to receive my good.
While I may or may not make New Year's resolutions, I resolve to focus my attention on "being" rather than "doing." This year, I allow myself the gift of reflection. By tuning in each day to the Divine Presence within me, I find my spirit is restored and my vision for myself is expanded. I am able to create the life that I desire. By staying in the present moment, I see the Truth of me--and I am a joyful new creation.

I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut.--Revelation 3:8

The likelihood: :biggrin:

Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#10
hmmmmmmmmmmm........... I need to finish my new year's resolution from last year - remember DD? I was going to take all my photos from all my boxes and sort and make photo albums, etc. also print those digital ones that live on my computer and add them to the albums. I got a pretty good start but its still way undone.

my new resolution for 2010 is yoga. I miss it. and being without it has left me less healthy in several ways. I'm going to do it. its not a hard thing to do. getting started is the hard part.

happy new year to all!

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Miss Critter avatar
Beach Fanatic
#11
Yoga sounds good, Tootsie. Are there affordable classes anywhere?
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#12
hmmmmmmmmmmm........... I need to finish my new year's resolution from last year - remember DD? I was going to take all my photos from all my boxes and sort and make photo albums, etc. also print those digital ones that live on my computer and add them to the albums. I got a pretty good start but its still way undone.

my new resolution for 2010 is yoga. I miss it. and being without it has left me less healthy in several ways. I'm going to do it. its not a hard thing to do. getting started is the hard part.

happy new year to all!

Yes, I remember. Make it an ongoing project!! Set aside one afternoon a month. I am so good at offering these little tips, don't you think?
I did get my already printed photos organized at some point last year, but haven't touched the ones on the computer. I sooo need to do that...pronto. I think it's more economical to send 'em to Walgreen's, so that's what I'm gonna do--one afternoon a month. :lol:
I'm not going so far as making it a resolution though. :lol:
My resolutions.....the same damn ones I have every year. :bang:
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#13
Yoga sounds good, Tootsie. Are there affordable classes anywhere?

there are several yoga classes offered in sowal - I think most are $15 or 20 per class (1.5 hours typically). I need to check into this more.
Miss Critter avatar
Beach Fanatic
#14
Thanks Tootsie. I have a couple of yoga dvd's but find it hard to watch the screen and try to concentrate on proper form at the same time. I could use an instructor, at least in the beginning, to master the poses. Yoga is so healthy, both physically and spiritually, that it's worth pursuing.
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#15
Thanks Tootsie. I have a couple of yoga dvd's but find it hard to watch the screen and try to concentrate on proper form at the same time. I could use an instructor, at least in the beginning, to master the poses. Yoga is so healthy, both physically and spiritually, that it's worth pursuing.

I didn't really realize how much it helped keep me physically and mentally healthy - until I gave it up for the past year and a half (after practicing for about 10 years). oh well. never too late to start back. yoga has this way of making you think & act in more healthy ways in eating and many other aspects of life - on and off the mat.
Alicia Leonard avatar
SoWal InsiderAuthor
#16
You guys also have a meditation class that meets twice a month on Thursday nights in your area. I've been thinking about trying one.
Miss Critter avatar
Beach Fanatic
#17
You guys also have a meditation class that meets twice a month on Thursday nights in your area. I've been thinking about trying one.

I went once awhile back, but haven't been back since. I've been thinking of giving it another try. If I could harness all my scattered thoughts, and turn them into (to quote Dr. Evil) a frickin' laser, I might become a force to be reckoned with. You reckon?
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#18
You guys also have a meditation class that meets twice a month on Thursday nights in your area. I've been thinking about trying one.

meditation is something I do while walking a few miles for exercise and health. actually, my meditation IS yoga. though I know it doesn't technically meet the definition.

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Miss Critter avatar
Beach Fanatic
#19
There are many types of meditation, Tootsie. And I think I'm a better fit for your style. Not to mention, you can become more physically fit by meditating while exercising, than by sitting still for 30 minutes. And getting outdoors engenders appreciation for Creation, and gratitude is a wonderful tonic for well-being. But like most things, it's whatever works for the individual.
Lynnie avatar
SoWal Insider
#20
First, we party.


All I can say is, "WOW!" Think she was a gymnast in the day?

i'm sure she couldn't either and had a sister's assistance.

:funn:
I always make a bunch - it's a good way to identify what my goals, hopes, and major "to do" items for the year are.

One of my themes for 2010 is to clear out a lot of unnecessary stuff and fix things I have let slide. Lots of long term projects that have been lingering - like actually printing out some of my thousands of digital photos and putting them in albums.

Another is to try and improve the world in a variety of ways and levels.

One way is that I am going to save all of my change for a year and then donate it all to Greg Mortensen to build a school - major karma points and it pisses off the Taliban. :biggrin:

I am accumulating stuff instead of purging. :idontno:

Poutine Talk eat poutine!

Already thinking about Cincinnati Chili :D

The plan:

http://us.mg4.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch?.gx=1&.rand=2jk9s5sm2gor0



The likelihood: :biggrin:


Yoga sounds good, Tootsie. Are there affordable classes anywhere?

Bridgette is an excellent yoga instructor!

Yes, I remember. Make it an ongoing project!! Set aside one afternoon a month. I am so good at offering these little tips, don't you think?
I did get my already printed photos organized at some point last year, but haven't touched the ones on the computer. I sooo need to do that...pronto. I think it's more economical to send 'em to Walgreen's, so that's what I'm gonna do--one afternoon a month. :lol:
I'm not going so far as making it a resolution though. :lol:
My resolutions.....the same damn ones I have every year. :bang:

What are the same ones?


There are many types of meditation, Tootsie. And I think I'm a better fit for your style. Not to mention, you can become more physically fit by meditating while exercising, than by sitting still for 30 minutes. And getting outdoors engenders appreciation for Creation, and gratitude is a wonderful tonic for well-being. But like most things, it's whatever works for the individual.

I am in a trance; does that count for meditation?

I don't really do resolutions any longer, Y'all! I strive to certain improvements. I should resolve to wash my cars once/week, though.

Happy New Year and hope All Y'all keep your resolutions~~~~~;-)
Alicia Leonard avatar
SoWal InsiderAuthor
#22
New Year's Resolution Generator


My generator said I was going to get a piercing. I don't think so:floor::floor:
30ashopper avatar
SoWal Insider
#23
hmmmmmmmmmmm........... I need to finish my new year's resolution from last year - remember DD? I was going to take all my photos from all my boxes and sort and make photo albums, etc. also print those digital ones that live on my computer and add them to the albums. I got a pretty good start but its still way undone.

my new resolution for 2010 is yoga. I miss it. and being without it has left me less healthy in several ways. I'm going to do it. its not a hard thing to do. getting started is the hard part.

happy new year to all!

I had the same project, only made it about 1/3 of the way through. But I did purchase the perfect albums @ kolo.com and made test runs on a number of online professional printing services. Hopfully this year I'll get it all done with all the key pieces in place!
aggieb avatar
Beach Fanatic
#24
My generator said I was going to get a piercing. I don't think so:floor::floor:
ah c'mon, do it.

mine was- stop collaborate and listen.
Alicia Leonard avatar
SoWal InsiderAuthor
#25
ah c'mon, do it.

mine was- stop collaborate and listen.

Ice, Ice, Baby :floor:
scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#26
I am going to "drink hot cocoa" , "be a rockstar", "be more understanding", "eat more fruit", "say hi to a stranger", and "ride my bike". :rofl:

Thing is pretty accurate! :blink:

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