December 29, 2010
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Resolutions!
I think it’s been a few years since I’ve consciously made resolutions for the New Year but I have a few for this year (in no particular order):
1. Read War and Peace: I’ve gotten very much into reading book blogs, which has helped to stretch the types of books that I usually read. I came across a blog where the author is leading a yearlong read-along for War and Peace. What better time to read this book than now? Who’s with me?
2. Get back in the pool: I love swimming and the Architect and I are planning to join the Y in the New Year. I’ll be able to start swimming again. It’ll be fabulous!
3. Read more of the books I own: Ooo, the library draws me in so badly. I love going to the library. It’s like shopping without the whole fiscal irresponsibility thing. I also tend to get a lot of books (either through buying or gifts) so I have many unread books at home just waiting to be read. It’s a really bad habit.
4. Stay in touch better: I am really not good with the staying in touch thing. This must change.
The city is really quiet this week as usually. The period between Christmas and New Years is always pretty dead around here. A lot of people took the entire week off of work so the Metro has been super quiet and much more efficient. I love this peace.
What are your resolutions for 2011?
Comments (13)
We also need to plan the next DC meet!
@Roadlesstaken - Most definitely agreed!
My only resolution – is not to make any, I’ve never managed to keep any in the past
Great idea. I love it. I need to do 3. Definitely. If you’re looking for another big book, neslon mandela’s autobiography is a HUGE book and an excellent read. Also, don’t for get to try to read finnegans wake not a huge book, but definitely takes a while to read.
I have quite a few resolutions. I just dont like saying them out loud because I feel like I’ll jinx myself.
Meg, I simply cannot believe you have any unread books in your home. You read so quickly and it seems like every day or so you’ve updated another book on Goodreads!
To get out of debt and stay on my diet.
Still working on the final cut…..
Trying to jump back into Xanga here….I love all things Tolstoy. I hope you enjoy War and Peace, even though it’ll take forever to read.
where is that blog? i think i might read with you.
that one has been on my list for way too long.
@Chatamanda - I do pretty well with resolutions surprisingly!
@bravegirl1986 - I love autobiographies and I’m sure Mandela’s would be amazing. I should put it on my list.
@TheSecretLifeOfPandas - Haha, understandable
@christao408 - I have a grave library addiction!
@grannyinboxers - Sounds good. Good luck
@i_was_there_and_back_again - We’ll see if I can restrain myself to one section a day. I’m not sure how much I’m going to like reading like that.
@mercurialmusic - It’s a non-Xanga blog but here’s the address: http://jillianisreading.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/war-and-peace-readalong-2011/
@mercurialmusic - And yes, you should read with me!!!
@TheCheshireGrins - ok!