Finally, 2016 is coming to a close. Compared to other years, this one dragged on. It was long, too many people were lost, and I have no problem letting it go. But as I look into the new year, I can't help but wonder what 2017 will hold.
I am only going to make two New Years resolutions: be present and try new things. I could say that I'm gonna work out six days a week or turn in every homework assignment early, but I won't because it just won't happen. So I'm going make honest resolutions, ones that I should already be doing.
As I've gotten older, I have realized that I want to have a conversation with someone not on my phone, and that I don't always have to be checking my phone. I want to be present and make memories that I can remember without needing to take pictures. I want to make memories with friends, not to post on Facebook, but to say "remember when...?" This is an easy resolution that I can keep--things are always changing, so I'm going to enjoy them while I can.
My resolution to try new things might be a little tricky, but I'm determined to tell my kids what I've done, not what I was scared to do. So I'm going to try sushi and meet new people, take some midnight adventures and figure out what it is I want to--maybe I'll even try skydiving. Trying new things can be a little scary, but they can also be the most rewarding.
The New Years is time to reflect and figure out what it is that will make me the person I want to be and the things I can do to achieve that goal. So when you're thinking about your resolutions, make them honest and make them simple.
