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2011 New Year’s Resolutions

I don’t think resolutions are dumb, nor do I think you make resolutions to break them.

I spent this morning thinking of my goals (focusing on marriage, being more prayerful, exercising my body & brain) and objectives (plan a weekly date night, pray every day, sign up for a race every quarter, read two books a month). That’s not a complete list, but a few examples. I had to pare down my complete list because it looked a bit overwhelming. Resolutions should be realistic, measurable, and achievable.

I’ve been productive gearing myself up for success. I signed up for an easy race on Superbowl Sunday. I applied for the NYC marathon. I emailed two volunteer opportunities (Meals on Wheels and Friends of the Elderly); we’ll see who gets back to me first.

2010 was an epic year. I got married. I turned 35. The Giants won the World Series. I hung out in a communist country. I have even higher hopes for 2011. Our spring honeymoon in Italy is going to be incredible. More mini-moons before and after the honeymoon. Getting back into volunteering. Running again. We’re prequalified for a second home and I told my real estate agent to be on the lookout.

I’m getting very excited.

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  1. Mar

    January 3, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    Vince is in the lottery for the NYC Marathon, too. Maybe we’ll see you in the Big Apple this year!

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  2. Catherine

    January 4, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    Mar, that would be awesome!

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