Resolutions, etc.

So, 2010 is here and I got off to a great start—a day of doing absolutely nothing. Well, I take that back—I did run (and by run I mean drive) to the bank. Three blocks away. BUT, tomorrow is my official start to the new year, new outlook, new mindset. But isn't that what everyone says, every January? Oh, well.

In addition to my cliché resolutions to love more, eat better, be more active, spend less money, and stay positive, I am also vowing to do more things for myself and to not get caught up in being busy and having everything planned out.

A few recently-made decisions will hopefully help me in those ways: deciding (after much consideration/discussion) not to apply to grad schools for next fall, deciding to move to Kansas City in a couple months, and purchasing a membership to the local rec center (HA).

Right now I am so full of hopefulness and optimism and motivation and excitement. I have had three months and have two more of living with my sister, who is my best friend and with whom I have so much fun no matter what we are doing (even if it is nothing, like today). I will have two months (March and April) to live with another one of my best friends before she gets married. And aside from all practical obligations—like, say, finding a decent job—I can do whatever I want. I can travel (as long as I can afford it), I can knit scarves or make greeting cards or screen-print or paint or not paint. For now, I feel free.

A couple weekends ago Courtney and I road-tripped to KC, where I was blessed enough to see pretty much all of the people that I love to see.