The last time I remember making New Year's resolutions was in junior high school, where a 7th-grade teacher commanded our class to turn in lists of resolutions. The lists were filled with bullshit like "I promise to be a better citizen" and "I promise to help my sister do her homework."
I don't think I've ever made New Year's resolutions as an adult.
It seems silly to announce changes on an arbitrary date instead of when the need for change becomes apparent. Maybe I also realized that since resolutions are so easily ignored or revoked there was little point in making one.
Today (not quite 2014 yet) I am publicly announcing two resolutions that I really want to keep. Wanting to keep them may help me to keep them.
I resolve to read more books. My home now contains several thousand books (many unread) and new ones come in from Amazon once or twice a week via UPS or downloading. On Christmas Eve I received three "perfect" books plus a generous Amazon gift certificate. (Thanks, Michelle.) I really want to read my books.
I resolve to write more books. I've started -- but not finished -- writing about eight books, announced four others and thought about still more. I have things to say, and can use some more income. I really like to write and design books, but I have to get into the mood.
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Maybe Zane's designer will read my book about typography, next year.
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