Remember I posted about resolutions in October? I've been keeping them in mind since then, doing lots of prep work for 2010. I know it sounds like some kind of self-codology (that's Irish for fooling myself), but I feel more in control because of this. Like 2010 won't be about breaking bad habits but continuing these good ones.
And I've set myself the goal of accomplishing as much as possible of the holiday madness before December 9th. I've done all my shopping and written all my cards. I'll decorate my apartment this weekend. And then... Then, I'll relax and try to digest what has been a mixed bag of a year. And I'll come up with schemes and adventures for the year to come.
I hope you find some quiet moments during this busy month too. And, if not quiet, truly joyful. The kind where you lose yourself and forget whether you were planning it or not. Happy December!
Image from Jill Willcott's Flickrstream
I really like the idea of focusing on continuing good habits versus breaking bad ones. I've been thinking along these lines lately too. The shift in focus seems to make the world look a little brighter...even on this chilly grey morning.
ReplyDeleteHappy December! Sounds like a marvelous plan. I think 2010 will be a fantastic year for you. I always love having a fresh start in January.
ReplyDeleteYey! Jane, go you! I'm very envious of your very organised and pleasant sounding December. It's just the one I had planned for myself but which isn't coming to pass so far. I'm a great list maker but this year I haven't got past the list stage yet!
ReplyDeleteHappy December to you as well! What a lovely photo. xo.
ReplyDeleteokay, now i feel motivated too, to think about what i want to accomplish in 2010. i agree, i'd like to continue with good habits...that's a great way of looking at things, jane. and i'm very impressed that you have finished your shopping and cards (and a bit jealous!)
ReplyDeleteSo smart of you! I was feeling overwhelmed this morning and I took a deep breath and decided to spend an hour straightening my apartment, rather than frantically trying to get one more thing done. I know that coming home to a neat space will make me much more productive (and happy!) this evening. I'm trying to get most of my holiday "work" done early, but I'm not sure I'll make my goal this year.
ReplyDeleteAhh, it's December. I simultaneously want this year to be over and I need some more time! I'm not sure who could arrange that for me...
ReplyDeleteI'm fairly organised on the gift front too, which is a good feeling when you have to send stuff beyond your current local borders.
Continuing good habits - I like that. I've decluttered myself this year, partly through the move to another city (where I can't afford as much space). I need to channel that into other parts of my day to day life in 2010.
Happy December Jane. A time for reflection, I see. And yours are so insightful. True joy. Now I'll take a heaping helping of that!
ReplyDeleteHappy December, Jane! I love the positive bent of your resolutions, with its focus on the good rather than obsessing about the not so good. Inspiring — and something I'm trying to do, too.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a wonderful outlook heading into the holidays and the new year. Happy December to you!
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