land among the stars

I have an issue with making new years resolutions. People (myself included) make resolutions every year around this time and we almost expect them to be broken within 2 weeks of the new year. Or at least I'm that way. I don't know a single person who has kept a new years resolution all year long. so I'm not doing that this year- I'm making goals for 2011. There's a quote, "shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." I've always applied this to mean- If you set a goal, you may or may not achieve it, but you'll at least accomplish something worthwhile. So, that's what I'm doing this year. I'm making goals for myself for 2011. I may or may not stick to or finish them, but hopefully some good will come of it. So without any further ado, my list of 11 goals for 2011. (get it.. 11 goals, 2011.. oh thats gold)

1. Spend more time reading my Bible

2. Spend more time in prayer

3. Learn to like brussel sprouts. I really can't stand anything about them. They smell awful, look awful, and i'm assuming taste awful as well. But they're good for me, so I'm going to like them. (positive thinking right?)

4. Correct people less. I'm a grammar/speech nazi. And I don't always filter when I should. I know being corrected is a pet peeve for a lot of people, so I'm going try to stop.

5. read 10 books. I realize that doesn't seem like a lot for an entire year, but I really don't read much and I realize I need to read a lot more often. Hopefully this is just a jumping off point.

6. Along with that, I want to read (or maybe complete??) the Harry Potter series. Go ahead and judge me. I haven't read a single book of the series, and with the influence the books have had on our society, I really should. (I haven't decided yet if the HP books will count towards my 10 I read this year yet..)

7. As cliche as it is, I want to drink less soda. (Roommates: we are doing this!)

8. Spend less money on myself and more on others in need. I can be so selfish and worldly. That's coming to an end.

9. Keep up my 4.0!

10. Get a job, both this semester and this summer (HOPEFULLY, i'll have my summer job back though!)

11. Let go and let God. I have a HUGE problem doing this! Seriously, I am way to controlling of my own life, and I don't know when I'll ever learn just to STOP. It's a goal.

So there it is, my goal list for 2011. You are all more than welcome (in fact, it would be appreciated if you would) to keep me accountable on these! I hope every has a safe and wonderful new years!