CARIBOU — This evening, champagne will be uncorked, confetti will be thrown, cheers of ‘happy New Year’s’ will ring throughout neighborhoods, and many businesses will be closed tomorrow in observance of the holiday.
Symbolically, the start of a new calendar year is more than an excuse for party blowers and silly hats; it offers cause to reflect on the past 365 days and to speculate on how to spend the next.
Though many have cast aside the concept of making a New Year’s resolution, deeming it a setup for failure. Though a very realistic approach toward life, some say that they don’t make resolutions because they know that they’ll break them.
Others, however, have invited change into their lives and resolved to try; the ability to recognize ones flaws and realize the potential for improvement is noble and romantic idea.
Whether the duration of the resolution is year, a month, or a day, a step toward self-improvement is never a wasted movement.
Though she recognizes that it is a proverbial resolution, Anna Watt resolves to lose weight in 2009
Whereas Jim Jandreau may not have a personal resolution, he hopes for the world to be a better place.
Marine Veteran Richard Von Merta didn’t have a resolution of his own, but he strongly hopes to see an end of the war in 2009.
James Kavin has thought about many resolutions for 2009, but his strongest resolution is to take more time for prayer and devotion.
Mona Martin has decided that she will start keeping a journal in 2009
Bridget Longley has resolved that 2009 will be the year she goes vegan.
