Thursday, January 13, 2005
My resolutions
I've never been one to set new year resolutions because I always believe that you don't need a new year to set goals for yourself. But this year, by some strange stroke of inspiration, I've actually set some resolutions for myself, and I've decided to post it here with the sole purposes of having angels (like you!), to give me a nudge whenever I'm not fulfilling my goals...So here goes...
1) To draw closer to God - I guess it's a never-ending journey towards Christ till the day we die. And for me, as a youth leader, sometimes I get carried away trying to do "God's work" while forgetting what God's work is really about. As I grow in my spiritual knowledge, I tend to forget about the personal and intimate relationship that I used to have with Him. So this year, Jesus, You'll be my number one man!
2) To get reacquainted with my close buddies - As I was writing my Christmas cards last year, I often find myself in the position where I'm lost for words when I write to my close friends. Cards which used to be filled with endless nonsense, fun and memories suddenly gave way for superficial festive greetings. And it suddenly occured to me how much I've drifted from my friends. The very people who were there for me at my lowest points and my 'growing up' years. I really miss them dearly.
3) Be nice to animals - Not that I'm being a meanie to those cute furry creatures. I'm talking about those rude, inconsiderate, mindless people who have been placed in my path to seemingly irritate the shit out of me. I'm not talking about anyone in particular. It's a general statement for people who (1) call and hang up without saying a word (2) squeeze their way through a crowded bus even though they're getting nowhere (3) suddenly stop walking or change their direction unexpectedly, causing me to crash into them, etc, etc. I'm not sure if it's my level of tolerance which is getting lesser or if these people really deserve to be 'cheesed'. Anyhow, this will be a reminder to be nice to everyone because I guess I haven't exactly been the most patient and Christ-like person around.
4) Pass my driving - This is definitely something which I've been wanting to do since I turned 18 but have neither the cash nor the motivation to do it. But I feel it this year. This is the year to finally get off the passenger seat and start taking control of the lean mean metallic machine. Cross your fingers!
So that's about it. Pretty exciting year huh? Well, if I'm unable to accomplish these resolutions by the end of 2005, then......may you be struck with selective amnesia and forget totally about this blog, so that I don't need to walk around with a paper bag over my face. Ha...
Enjoy the day!
Posted by Jo at 11:44 AM
