My family isn't one to keep up with traditions but one we have followed since I could remember is writing down our New Year's resolutions as a family. The four of us get together, open the envelope marked "Ribeiro Family New Year's Resolutions - Open only together after December 31, 20...". We each take turns reading off what we had written and check off if we've followed through or not. Then we make a new list, seal it in the envelope, and put it away until the next year. This year my parents are hosting a ton of family until January 13, so our tradition has been put off for a little while. But I've been thinking about what I'll be adding onto my list for 2010. Here they are:
1. Be a calmer, happier, more relaxed person. (Maybe I should start by not making anymore lists? lol)
2. Go. To. The. Gym.
3. Be more daring & creative in the kitchen.
4. Start more DIY projects at home. (Ones that don't involve a drill preferably.)
5. Travel with Serg.
6. Take a "sisters" trip with Nat.
7. Stop sweating the little stuff so I can enjoy my job more.
8. Learn something new. I've been thinking about knitting, lol.
9. Read at least one book a month.
10. Continue enjoying this amazing journey with Serg... it's led us in wonderful directions so far.
I think I can handle this list... and hopefully when we open that envelope in 2011, my family will agree that I have kept my New Year's resolutions.
