Tweaks for 2010
Now that I have adequately bid farewell to 2009, I can welcome 2010 this evening. As is typical for this time of year, I have assembled a list of things I’d like to change/improve upon in the upcoming months. I prefer not to label them as “resolutions,” but rather as “tweaks.” In the interest of realism, I don’t intend on turning my life around in just one year; I am much more likely to alter and maintain my habits if I make smaller goals. Here is my list for 2010:
1. Floss. This is on my list every year, and I am never satisfied with my progress in oral hygiene.
2. Protect my skin. As you might guess by my pasty complexion, I don’t spend much time in the sun, nor does my skin tan easily. Still, this does not mean I shouldn’t take the necessary precautions, especially when I am running outdoors. I guess I need to invest in a running hat!
3. Be grateful. It’s so easy to take all the blessings in my life for granted, but I want to be sure that I express my appreciation for these unmerited gifts in the upcoming year.
4. Run a 10K. As evidenced by my running page, I have several 5Ks under my belt now, and I think I am ready to tackle longer distances. I have my first 10K scheduled for February 14th!
5. Complete a double-digit run. My PR for distance thus far is 7.5 miles…let’s see if I can make it 10.
6. Sing. As I’ve mentioned previously, I spent approximately 8 years of my life on vocal training. Once I arrived at college though, that hobby all but vanished from my life, perhaps as a result of slightly depressed mood. Nonetheless, I would like to return to this old passion of mine in 2010.
7. Live in the present. I’ve wasted far too much time in my life either worrying about the future or griping about my past struggles. This year will be about enjoying what life has to offer right now.
What are your “tweaks” for 2010?
I am posting earlier in the day today, as I am uncertain as to whether I will be able to blog later, in the midst of our New Years celebration. Here’s how the last day of 2009 has shaped up so far:
Wednesday
Peach-pineapple smoothie with pumpkin granola. I couldn’t have gotten more alliteration in there if I had tried.
Thursday
After a run through the fog this morning, I returned to a fruit bowl tragedy—we were out of bananas! I resorted to apples in my oatmeal instead.
For lunch, I used up some leftover roasted acorn squash from last night to make acorn squash soup. I added in some chickpeas for protein and served it up with some fire-roasted Dr. Krackers. Major yummage.
Alright, I am off to peruse the latest issue of Runner’s World and perhaps take a nap in preparation for a late night tonight. Happy New Year to all!
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love the resolutions
we definitely have lots of overlap — here’s to success with the new years’ goals!
ps: hope you enjoy some great times + champagne tonight!
Love that you call the “tweaks”
I think these are some great goals for the new year. I know that I could sure use a push to floss more often! Living in the present is a wonderful goal, too.
Hoping we can meet again in 2010. I would love to run a race with you sometime — how fun would that be?!
My goal for 2010 is to love the ones I’m with and stay focused on present company…especially myself. I know myself pretty well but still have a lot to learn!
Have fun tonight
Ahhhhh I need to floss too–that is going on the list. My Real Age can always get lower
Happy New Year, Caroline!!!!
Those are good resolutions- I’m with you on “living in the now.”
Runners world sounds like a magazine up my ally; maybe I should ditch the trashy tabloids
I’m with you on #7!
I love your tweaks! I try to floss but sometimes I’m much too tired
Happy New Year!
Love #7! I’m ALWAYS thinking about the future! Hope you had a wonderful New Year’s Eve
Love your resolutions! I, myself, have resolved to floss more–now that I’m drinking coffee, I need to start taking better care of my pearly whites! That acorn squash soup looks delicious.
HAPPY 2010 DEAR CAROLINE!
i love that you call them tweaks – it really describes them perfectly. i think my tweaks are going to be more 1/2 marathons, more new recipe cooking and DEFINITELY more travel!
lots of love to youuuuuu!
Happy New Year Caroline!!
I don’t make resolutions, but my goal this year is on your list, the number 7. I have worried too much about what’s to come and rued enough about the past, but now I decided that it is the time to be happy, and be happy right now! I too am so blessed and cannot complain about a thing so I will make every minute of my life count from now on and do my best to make this the best year of all.
What we are today is due to what we have lived so we gotta be grateful for our life so far and start enjoying it even more now, right?!
Wish you all the best ever this year and that all your wishes come true!
I discovered your blog in 2009 and it has been of wonderful inspiration to me so I am super grateful for that and am looking forward to read more broccoli hut in the years to come!
Oh, and those crackers look sooo good! Are they too spicy? Love acorn squash soup, loooove it!
Happy 2010!
Ana
Happy New Year, Caroline! I wish you all the best for 2010 and that your tweaks will come true
I need to work on number 7 as well!
these are some excellent resolutions… i definitely need to floss more too. and living in the moment is KEY. i tend to plan allllll the time/i’m always organizing my thoughts and figuring out next steps to execute – i need to just loosen up a little more
i LOVEEEE craisins in my oats – they add the perfect sweetness. happy new year caroline!!!! i hope you accomplish all your resolutions
Love your tweaks! I started flossing years ago and now it is officially one of my better habits.
I do need to work on my sunscreen usage though.
Happy New Year – best wishes for a great 2010.
Acorn squash soup— yum! I’m so with you on #1-3 & 7!!
all of your eats look amazing. & your goals for 2010 are great as well- i have no doubt you will be able to accomplish it all!!
ahh you crack me up with the flossing! i basically love all things oral hygiene & can never seem to get enough flossage in my life either
p.s. i may or may not be stealing some of your tweaks for my list…
a big one from my list of tweaks is “Give myself a break – strive to be healthy and happy instead of perfect”
happy new year Caroline!