I'm not going back to blogging, at least I hope not. But this is, after all, a new year; which calls for new'ness in all regards. After a perusal of last year's resolutions in this blog and realizing that I accomplished all but two, it just seemed like a good idea. May good luck be on my side, once again.
Well, I guess, here's to 2010.
#1 goal - Living for me.
I've spent my entire life living for everyone else. The past two years have been leaps forward in changing that, but 2010 marks my graduation from fashion school and fashion life- the last remnant of my past life.
#2 - a repeat from last year, Write more letters.
I've certainly written more personal emails and cards this year, but I need to get my letter game going so that one day, like most of my favorites, I, too, can publish my "letters to important friends, x y and z." "Emails to famous friends" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
#3 - Write more, in general.
I write more than most "writers," this past year probably around 60 stories, but there's never enough time. The worst thing about being a "writer" is the writing part, itself. Less thinking about plots, more making them come to life.
#4 - Out with the people that do nothing to better my life.
This is always a resolution, and, probably, always will be. I did this really well last year, but, again, I'm letting people in that probably shouldn't be there. If you stress me out more than you make me smile, game over.
#5 - Finish first draft of my new novel.
Just a first draft
#6 - If I don't attend grad school, live in another country for at least 6 months
This shouldn't even be a resolution because I look forward to it so much.
#7 - While in aforementioned other country, get a random job
I want out of all comfort zones. Pizza delivery, bartender? May as well live as wildly and strangely as possible while you still can .
#8 - Less technology.
The iPhone is destroying any and all social skills I ever had.
#9 Be kinder to myself and more patient with others.
There is no one that I treat worse than me. Sure, I often spoil myself. I indulge in good food, good shopping, good vices, good times. But if anything goes wrong, if I disappoint in any way, self punishment will ensue ad infinitum. I need to relax and remind myself that this is my first shot at life, mistakes will be made, and there's nothing I can do about it. The same goes for others, and I shouldn't be as quick to write those people off.
#10 Live, to every extremity
Moderation is never key, at least not for me. The truth is, the more extreme everything is- the utmost sadness, fear, anxiety, lust, passion, fatigue- The more grateful I feel for the experience and the most alive, I suppose, that I ever feel in general.
Resolutions set. More mental, less tangible, this time around.
Lets see how this goes.
Health, happiness, light and rage to all this new year,
TK.
Well, I guess, here's to 2010.
#1 goal - Living for me.
I've spent my entire life living for everyone else. The past two years have been leaps forward in changing that, but 2010 marks my graduation from fashion school and fashion life- the last remnant of my past life.
#2 - a repeat from last year, Write more letters.
I've certainly written more personal emails and cards this year, but I need to get my letter game going so that one day, like most of my favorites, I, too, can publish my "letters to important friends, x y and z." "Emails to famous friends" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
#3 - Write more, in general.
I write more than most "writers," this past year probably around 60 stories, but there's never enough time. The worst thing about being a "writer" is the writing part, itself. Less thinking about plots, more making them come to life.
#4 - Out with the people that do nothing to better my life.
This is always a resolution, and, probably, always will be. I did this really well last year, but, again, I'm letting people in that probably shouldn't be there. If you stress me out more than you make me smile, game over.
#5 - Finish first draft of my new novel.
Just a first draft
#6 - If I don't attend grad school, live in another country for at least 6 months
This shouldn't even be a resolution because I look forward to it so much.
#7 - While in aforementioned other country, get a random job
I want out of all comfort zones. Pizza delivery, bartender? May as well live as wildly and strangely as possible while you still can .
#8 - Less technology.
The iPhone is destroying any and all social skills I ever had.
#9 Be kinder to myself and more patient with others.
There is no one that I treat worse than me. Sure, I often spoil myself. I indulge in good food, good shopping, good vices, good times. But if anything goes wrong, if I disappoint in any way, self punishment will ensue ad infinitum. I need to relax and remind myself that this is my first shot at life, mistakes will be made, and there's nothing I can do about it. The same goes for others, and I shouldn't be as quick to write those people off.
#10 Live, to every extremity
Moderation is never key, at least not for me. The truth is, the more extreme everything is- the utmost sadness, fear, anxiety, lust, passion, fatigue- The more grateful I feel for the experience and the most alive, I suppose, that I ever feel in general.
Resolutions set. More mental, less tangible, this time around.
Lets see how this goes.
Health, happiness, light and rage to all this new year,
TK.
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