I'm talking about New Year's resolutions.
No one's ever too old or too young to have one. It doesn't matter whether you follow your list diligently or slack off half-way through, the mere idea of changing yourself for the better has a nice ring to it. I mean, who doesn't want to be a better version of herself each year?
I do but I'm one to talk.
Ever since I was a kid, I've never taken this worldwide culture seriously. No, I'm not a killjoy. If even the best laid plans can go awry, how much more a bunch of vague goals in my head or at the tip of my tongue? So instead of toying with the idea of changing, I just do it. And Nike advertisements couldn't have said it more convincingly.
However, the tendency to "get lost so poorly in my thoughts" always got me asking myself: What exactly was I going to do again? I've realized, if I don't say what I want to do loudly and clearly, I will definitely lose my way within me and go through this lifetime without getting things done. I can't afford to be like that anymore. As you grow old(er), your selfish thoughts start to dry up - unless you're a hopeless narcissist with no cure in sight.
It's about time I'm useful to this world... and I must say it to prove my conviction:
Ehx Tihn's 2015 Resolution
I, Christine Hazel, a member of the human race and resident of Cebu City, Philippines, resolve to accomplish the following not later than December 31, 2015:
- Rekindle my love of learning by studying a new language or a new field
- Go somewhere and stay there for a period of time
- Cultivate a more positive outlook come hell or high water
- See the good in people no matter how much they irritate you
- Always be there for my family whenever they need me
- Read 20 books
- Publish 2 to 3 novels
- Travel more
- Help my parents complete their housing projects faster
- Be financially improved
- Pester friends wherever I go
- Lay the groundwork for my future cause
- Be an overall kind(er) person
Signed and sealed (metaphorically) on this day, January 4, 2015.
In the event I fail to successfully carry out my resolution, I won't fret. I will try and try again no matter how many times it will take. As the Japanese would tell you: FALL SEVEN TIMES, STAND UP EIGHT.
Belated Happy New Year, shrimps!
