Just getting back from work. I must admit that I left to work this morning dragging my feet and dreading being in an office for 8 hours. Thankfully I had a change of heart after 2 hours. I grabbed myself some green tea and realized that the day isn't so bad. Being pouty was no way to start the new year.

I'd like to commit to writing every day. Hopefully I will make writing here part of that. I would like to. And I would also like to share snapshots of every day life. It is a goal of mine to get out of my shell and comfort zone more often. I tend to only do so when pushed.

I noticed that the big trend this year seems to be to bash on those who have decided to make resolutions. To say to them, "hey if you haven't done it by now, what makes you think anything will change?" I hate that. It is so negative and why bash on anyone attempting or thinking of bettering themselves? I'm an avid list maker, planner, organizer. I love the feeling of a fresh start. Sure, I might fail but I won't fail every time. And those victories feel all the better.

So here are a few of my goals for this year:

• continue to further my education
• read a book a month
• spend time with my family (actually listen to dad's stories-maybe even write a few down)
• drink water 
• continue to travel
• don't be so shy that I miss out on capturing moments with my very unused camera
• write
• keep on saving for the future
• practice self love (respect and love my body-don't take it for granted. use it. hiking, yoga, biking, even a simple neighborhood walk)

Really it is all part of my life plan. I would like to think that I get wiser each year and in some ways I feel that I have grown and others are a constant battle. This year I just really want to laugh and feel the moments, know that I am living to my full potential and being in awe of the world around me, even a simple kitten snuggle. There is and should be happiness in each and every day.