New Years
Resolutions... *sigh... There are so many that I could make and yet I know that I would probably never keep them.
- There is always the good 'ol Lose Weight resolution, which I will try to do, but every year its the same. I work out for a few months, get busy, and then stop altogether. I guess its better to at least try every year like I have been. At least I will get really fat that much slower.
- Read more books (other than Twilight lol). There are so many that I began but have yet to finish. With the direction that technology is headed, I'd better hurry before tangible, perishable, paper books are no longer available and they too, become digital. There is something beautiful about the wearing of the pages of a good book, when it has been loved many times. I don't want to ever forget that or let my children forget it either.
- Write more. This includes updating my LJ, poetry, SONGS that I've started. Which leads me to my next resolution...
- Play more guitar. I reached a good point, last year, where my abilities to sing and play were almost performance worthy. I need to get back there.
- Practice piano more. I recieved a C in piano this semester and I think it was by the graciousness of my teacher that I received this grade. After stumbling nervously through my exam, my professer turned to me and scoweled, "I think you can do way better than this, Ryanne. Next semester, I want to see you work harder or I am going to be more critical of you on your tests." *Gulp* At least I know that he has faith in me. Honesly, I couldn't ask for a better music program than the one I'm in. I'd better not take it for granted since I'm in it for FREE.
- Practice for Voice Lessons. I never had a problem with this part. This is something that I pick up pretty naturally... But I could make it that much better if I really apply myself.
- Just... Do better in school altogether. I will be full time this semester. Eeeek!
- Save save save. So many things that I would like to pursue, but so little funds. My Mom really helped me out by buying me an HD video camara this year for Christmas, but I still need other equipment to make any advances. It's destiny. Know how I know it is? She got a really sweet one for only $60!!! No way that's just a coincidence. I gotta do something with this. I spend way to much money on perishables.
- Make Skits. Everyone has really hilarious ideas, but nobody makes anything about it. This will be the year that I DO.
- Be a better friend. My selfishness had cost me a frienship this year; One that I've had since highschool. We pretty much became women together and I wouldn't be the peron that I am without her influence. As much as I disagree with her decision to "dump" me and the way she did, I really should have been better. It's been a struggle to learn this, as true friendship takes self sacrifice. Now, two of my closest friends are pregnant and need my support. 2009 will require more of my patence and love than ever, to be a good friend.
- Be a better Girlfriend. I've made so many mistakes in an attempt to save myself from hurting. Humility is the key to harmony in this way. This year has been full of heart ache and yet... I wouldn't change a thing. My love for him is unwavering because of the way we have struggled to get where we are. "We don't climb mountains. We build them." (2007 Beach Day - This was THE day I fell in love.)
- Be in a Band!!!... and actually perform lol. I WILL do this, even if I have to do it alone.
- Paint.
- Enter my artwork into the Student Art Show at school.
- Throw more pottery and make more cool sculpures.
So far, I kicked the year off with some awsome get togethers and caught some awesome memories on my video camara. Then, Philip and I used the tickets that I got from performing in the Candlelight Processional at Epcot and went to the Magic Kingdom. It was a blast and I was so thankful that Philip didn't get sick. Despite getting raped of our money, losing the ability to use our calf muscles for a week, and somehow being tricked out of our souls, we had an awesome adventure together. (Actually, I just realized that we could have gone on my birthday and one more person could have come for free!! Dang it!) But seriously, I can't use my calf muscles. How did this happen? haha!
2008 Has been the best and worst year of my life so far. I'd better get busy to make 2009 even better. But first, I need to get out of my pajamas and get ready for today... ***limps away***