Resolutions

It's that time of the year when we are forced to reflect on the past year of our lives, both good and bad, and decide how we would like to change our future selves for the up and coming year. Most usually opt out for the, 'I want to loose weight,' especially after a long and excessive holiday season. Some choose to cut out chocolate, fats and carbs from their diet....aka everything that makes eating worth it. While others declare, "I will be more organized next year." I can't diet, bread and cheese are the only two things I am eating these days and well, I would like to think I am already a pretty organized person; when I need to be, of course.

I suppose you're wondering what my reslolution will be this year? Well, I have a theory about the past couple of years of my life; they tend to have an alternating pattern of up's and down's. 2007 was by far the worst year of my life. I had up and moved to New York City because I need a change from Buffalo and the person I was, I grew up and New York kicked my ass just like I needed it to. Although times were trying that year, it got a little bit better towards the end when I met Colin in December. After that crappy year and feeling way too sorry for myself, I made a promise that 2008 was going to be great, and it was. I went to Europe for the first...and second time, I fell in love and decided I would one day move to Europe. 2009 was a tough year. Everyone was affected by the economic crisis, myself included. Nike made me a part-time employee...which is an impossible salary to support yourself while going to school full-time and intern for class credit. Not to mention, Colin and I were entangled in a very long distant relationship which was always on my mind. Thankfully, I caught a few lucky breaks throughout the year and was able to make it out with my head above the water oh, and I finally graduated college, and in May of 2009 I bought my ticket to start my new life in Amsterdam.

So, if you're following the pattern, I'm up for a good year in 2010....right? While I realize there is no rhyme or reason to the years of your life, they are what you make them. If you go into a new year with your head up and your eyes wide there is nothing you can't accomplish. So that is my resolution for this year, to have an amazing year. And who knows, maybe get a new job here in Amsterdam, do some more traveling, but on the top of my list is to enjoy my life and be thankful for everything I have with my amazing boyfriend in this very strange country. Happy New Years to everybody out there, enjoy 2010. What are your resolutions for the New Year??