... The winter doesn't help, as I miss the sun, and have no desire to be active between the darkness and cold.  Like you all, I will give myself rewards; I just haven't figured out what yet. My goals?  Looking at just one at the moment, I'd say to fit into my size 8's and be able to tuck a shirt in.  Progress will be each size down, then with shirt tucked.  THEN I'll see what my weight has become...

...of somehow managing to summarize this entire beautiful yet stressful mess of a year in time for 2010, I figured that I should seize the opportunity to fill an entry with various things instead. + goals: (always vague because let's face it, i don't mesh well with micromanaging) (Figured I'd give it a go this year. Sort of.) - devote more time to writing. end of story. - devote more time to...

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) The NPT is a landmark international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote...third session took plae in New York from 4 to 15 May 2009 and the Review Conference will take place from 3 to 28 May 2010 in New York. from http://www.un.org/disarmament/WMD/Nuclear/NPT.shtml

...but I still intend to look to the sunrise and to treat each day like a new opportunity. And with that in mind, along with the lyrics of this truly beautiful song, I find myself thinking about my goals. I am satisfied with the progress I am making in most aspects of my life. I have a wonderful husband, two fabulous boys, a nice home, friends and family who love me (or so they say!) a good job,...

...website design for beginners.) 5. Begin new MG horror novel. (Ideas for this have been lurking and percolating in my head since December.) 6. Competition entry. (Some of my best pieces have come from competition entries. I LOVE the challenge). 7.  Two writers' conferences this year - New England and LA I'm stopping now, before the list gets too long. Realistic goals - that's the way to go.

I have been reading on many other blogs about resolutions, how to start the new year, goals, dreams and lists, and have come up with something that might work for me. Here it is. Several people have said that what we do on New Year's Day will be what we do all year long, and also what we do to get ready for the new year will carry over. Unintentionally, I would have to say, I have set myself...