New Year's Revolution

(Seeing as I first created this blog about 2 and a half years ago, it's about time I actually wrote a post, right?)

So, greetings and Happy New Year, everyone who might be anyone and might be no one at all. Perhaps you are wondering, "What in the hell is this?" Maybe the name of the blog is confounding - what does it all mean, anyways? "God drinks beer in the morning and talks on the way to the soup kitchen...?"

It's simple: it means nothing. And it means everything as well.

It is now January 1st, 2010, and this blog is actually part of my New Year's Resolutions - Resolution # 1: Write in my blog every day.

The rest of the 10 are as follows:

2) Continue to exercise at least 1 hour per day. (Lately it's been running - we'll see what else I get into).

3) Eat whole foods - whole grains, fruits, vegetables, preferably organic as well. Visit the farmer's markets for seasonal produce at least once per week.

4) Buy only things from local and independent retailers and suppliers - preferably from businesses who are co-ops. And buy only what is truly necessary.

5) Celebrate my friends & family every day - make efforts to spend time with people I love and care about, and stay in better touch with those both near & far.

6) Make an effort to simplify my life and organize my universe. Toss or give away things that are not essential.

7) Avoid procrastination.

8) Continue both my formal as well as my informal education - remain curious about the world, read more, learn continuously. and work toward my scholastic goals in a more courageous and dedicated fashion.

9) Be a better wife, sister, friend, & daughter. My husband, especially, deserves better.

10) Live - instead of just existing. Be brave enough to live my life the way I envision, and true enough to actualize the vision I have of myself.

I remember when I was a child, diligently writing resolutions and sharing them with my family. I don't recall specific ones but sometimes, I feel like my entire life has been a quest to pursue the same elusive goal: a life that is truly worth living.

And oddly enough, I feel like I already have reached that goal - I love my life and feel truly grateful for all of the people, experiences, and elements that make up my world.

But there is always room for improvements, and this is my way of trying to keep track of my progress toward the evolution of my self.