I hate resolutions. They seem so negative (I’m going to stop <insert bad habit here>) and, if you believe the stuff you read on the internet, apparently 75% of resolutions will be broken by the end of Janaury (today). UGH.

BUT, I like the idea of a fresh, brand new year. So….  every year I make a list of goals instead.  I know, I know. You’re thinking, “Aren’t resolutions and goals the same thing? Isn’t it just a matter of semantics?”  Maybe. But it seems to work for me.

My list usually includes about 10-15 goals I’d like to accomplish sometime in the year. I write them out, then stick it on my fridge. As I complete things, I cross them off.*  Some goals are small and easily achievable (use my bicycle); some I already know I’ll complete sometime that year (travel to Europe – 2013); some may or may not get done (use up yarn stash) and get carried over to the next year.  I find life is less likely to pass me by if I at least make, and accomplish, a few goals each year.

Why am I telling you this? Because this year, one of my goals is to post more regularly. I pay a (very reasonable) subscription cost for my domain name, but anything is too much if it’s not used. It’s the reason “use my bicycle” made the list last year. If I hadn’t used it, a new goal of “donate bicycle” would have made this year’s list. 😉

I don’t have any big travel plans until September (when I’m going to New York!!!  2015 Goal: go somewhere I’ve never been before), so until then, I’ll be creative in finding closer places and not-so-foreign food items to post about.

Happy 2015 – here’s to you and I having a great year!

* yes, I love lists. I was super-excited when the iPhone added the Reminders app – a list-lover’s dream. I currently have 8 colour-coded lists on the go. Don’t judge.