I've never been one to make New Year's resolutions, because I'm already quite goal oriented. My goals are sometimes related to getting something done by "x" date, or sometimes really general like eat healthier. I like the general goals because shoot, eating one less M&M is eating healthier, right?

I'd like to lose a pant size by the time we go to Vegas in four weeks, and the next goal would be to keep it off. My body really seems to like the size I'm in right now. I don't. I want to get back into the single digits. It's a 'soft' goal because I really don't look too bad at this weight. I'd just like to look better.

I'd like to not be so much of a procrastinator. But I also realize that I am really good under pressure, so procrastination isn't detrimental to me. Every time I've procrastinated something and then go skidding into the deadline, I tell myself that this will be the last time I procrastinate. Ha- I've been doing that since high school. I don't see that changing anytime soon!

I wouldn't call this a resolution, per se, but it's been something I've been thinking about for the past few weeks. I'd like to start volunteering for Hospice again. I miss it. I miss the person that I am when I'm volunteering. I've been reading through my "Hospice" category and it confirms my thoughts about why I want to go back.

I had to quit because I was unable to cope with any amount of stress after the first head injury. I also fell into a funk, truth be told. I can't be of any help to someone else if I wasn't able to help myself, and when it got to the point where I dreaded it, I knew it was time to put it on the back burner for a while.

I'm ready to start making a difference again, and I'm ready to be the best 'me' I can be. I've been saying to friends and family that 2010 is going to be a great year and I feel that this is a good start.

I'm going to make some calls tomorrow and see about volunteering once a week making phone calls or helping to facilitate groups.