It is not that I have not been thinking about writing. In fact, if anyone could read my thoughts on a day in, day out, basis, they would find them playing out in a novel-like format. I think in "chapters", in "themes", in "beginnings and endings", and so on.
I write and re-write scenarios in my mind. I browse the dictionary for new and descriptive words...for fun. I love to write. And I have missed writing.
But, as previously stated, I have felt utterly uninspired. The holidays, while fun and adventurous, were slightly exhausting (note: 36 hour layover followed by a 13 hour drive), and I have been left feeling weary.
But, as the season for goals, aspirations, and resolutions has arrived, I have succumb to the "trap" of making a resolution, and intend to stick to it.
My resolution?
To make larger, more meaningful investments.
I want to invest in to fewer relationships (not spreading myself so thin), and to really take the time to know and care for the people in my life.
I want to intellectually invest in reading more, challenging my mind...and have addtionally taken on the goal of reading the New Testament alongside my husband this year.
I want to invest in my career, and go the extra mile on a daily basis.
I want to invest time in the kitchen, and challenge myself to make new recipes on a weekly basis.
I am sure these investments will adapt and change over time, but my goal will (hopefully) remain the same. I want to spend more time on the people in my life, the passions that I have, the faith that I know, and the self-improvements (i.e. cooking) that I need to make.
Along with these investments, I want to keep up with this blog. I love the way it acts as a time capsule--I can clearly see the way my outlook changes as I chronicle little tidbits from day to day. So thank you to those of you who have encouraged me to keep writing. And best wishes to you, in 2012!
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