2009 has rolled in and I had one of my better New Years celebrations last night: a small potluck dinner with a few friends, lots of wine, and a random upstairs party with the neighbors. Too often, expectations of New Years are overblown and end up disappointing. My low expectations led to a wonderful experience (although my sleep was less than restful given intoxication). Also, like everyone else, I have been considering some new resolutions though have no intentions of actually keeping them. New Years resolutions also remind me of the Calvin and Hobbes quote that goes something like “Why should I change? I’m perfect. The world should change for me!”
Anyways, what do I hope to do in 2009?
1) I’ve been reading a book about every 2 weeks for the last 2 months and I’d like to keep this up.
2) Learn more Bulgarian so that I can have basic conversations with my girlfriend in her original tongue. Bulgarian pickup lines are also a must.
3) Keep my room far more immaculate than it is. Yes, this sounds stupid, but at least its a resolution I can actually keep!
Thats it. 3 resolutions that can be actually achieved. Hopefully.
