New Year. New Life....?

Okay, so over the past few weeks I have been seeing people post about their new years resolutions. It really got me thinking... Why does everyone wait until the new year to make a change? I've always agreed with the saying, "Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives" so why do I find myself right along side of everyone else, waiting until the new year? To be honest, I have no clue. Maybe because it is an easy checkpoint. Maybe because it is what everyone else does? I have no clue. All I know is that I am happy with the person that I am. I don't really  see the need to change and become a brand new person. I do, however, see the need to improve on a few things. 

I really want to get better at being close with girls. For some reason this has been the hardest thing in my life. I can't seem to make myself interested in a lot of the things most girls are interested in (pink and sparkly things). I do have a good heart, though, and I never judge. Just because I'm not into it, doesn't mean we can't be friends.

I want to lose ten pounds! No,I don't think I am fat. I want to do it because I have the ability to. I CAN go and work out, so I should. I want to be healthy, and for the first time in my life I want to look good for me. 

I want to stop drinking soda. Okay, so never drinking it is not realistic (for me)... I'm going to drink soda, BUT! I should at least tone it down a little. Like instead of a soda a day, maybe one a week? BLAH, that one is hard. 

I want to learn how to save money. Ugh, this one is so hard. I get that paycheck every Friday, and all I want to do is go spend it on CLOTHESCLOTHESCLOTHES! Not anymore. I think it is time I watch "Confessions of a Shopaholic" again. haha okay, so I'm not that bad, but really, just because I don't get the green cardigan doesn't mean it is the end of the world. I have a family now, and I need to make smart decisions. Clothes can't pay for a house.

Mostly, I want to do something great. I haven't decided what yet, but it will be something superdy-duperdy great.

Anyways... moral to the story: Be the best you can be at all times, not just when it is convenient. :)

RIP

For some reason I can't get this story out of my head. Maybe it's because it happened in Bellingham, or maybe it's because it is so easy to relate to. I'm not sure, but ever since the day I heard about Dwight's story I have been following it. People keep trying to analyze how or why it happened by trying to place blame on a specific person. I think it is just important for everyone to realize that a lot of this might not have happened if it wasn't for alcohol. There have been a lot of people saying that it was because he was drinking underage. I don't care what anyone says, it did not happen JUST because he was underage. The same thing that happened to Dwight could have happened to anyone, whether 18 or 45. I have seen people over 30 act like an idiot because they were drunk. Age plays no part here.

The point of this isn't to bash alcohol, because when used in moderation it can be an awesome thing, but rather to push awareness. I know college students drink. It's inevitable. I feel if our society and laws weren't the way they are, getting "hammered" wouldn't be such a "cool" thing to do. Unfortunately, our society is this way, so there's nothing I can do about it except wish. My wish is that everyone who drinks, no matter what your age, will do it with caution. I have seen entirely too many people get hurt (in more than a physical way) because of alcohol. Something needs to change.

This has been such a tragic event, and I only hope that people can learn and grow from this. It seems like it has brought a community together. My thoughts and good energy are being sent out to Dwight's family and friends. I can't even imagine what it is like for you guys right now. Keep your heads up. Most of all, Rest in Paradise, Dwight, I didn't even know you, but it doesn't matter.

Numero Uno

Well, here it goes. I always tell myself that I need to start writing more, but it never happens. It seems like I do that all the time. I'm just going to start setting goals. I've never had a blog before, but I figured it would be a good way for me to accomplish what my little heart desires. :)