30 on the 31st

I made it! I wrote 30 posts in 31 days! Yippee Skippee! (Where did that phrase originate, I wonder? I'm not going down that rabbit hole right now, though.)

As you may have guessed, I am not one to make resolutions. Since things change so quickly, having a resolution can become a burden. I would rather 'work' on things as they come up and are relevant, if that makes sense. I think we should continually work to improve ourselves and our world and making a resolution at the beginning of the year doesn't necessarily do that.

If you make resolutions, what are they and how successful are you at keeping them. Do you put a time constraint on them? Does that help?

I do like to do some reflection on the past year and look forward to what I know to be coming in the new year, but I don't dwell on either. I do think 2010 will be a big year of change.

• My oldest daughter will be going off to college (at least that's the plan) which will change the dynamic of the household quite a bit.
• I am turning 50 which is significant to me because my mother died when she was 50. It is one event that has really got me thinking about what I want to do with the rest of my life. How will I make a difference?
• I'm doing two marathons, my 9th and my 10th. I never thought I'd do 2 much less 10. It is a bit of an addiction. There is such satisfaction to it. And with my 9th, I'll be raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society so there is an even better reason for doing it.

As you contemplate what you will do in 2010, please remember that we all need to give back somehow. Whether it's by doing a marathon and raising money, giving time or donating goods, each of us needs to take care of those who are in need. It will make the world a better place.

And have a VERY Happy New Year! Raise your glass, hug your friends, kiss your family members and remember those who have passed before us. We have a limited time and we need to make it the best time we can.