New Year... New You!

Today was a great day! It was one of those days where I got errands done, did some major cleaning, unpacked, did laundry, got some phone meetings done and best of all,  got to hang out/catch up with friends. Maybe I didn't get my run in, but the feeling of stuff finally getting in order and seeing my friends again was well worth it. Also my legs needed a rest.

I was on the phone with one of the funniest nurse I have ever talked to. She was preparing me for my surgery on Friday... Oh have I not mentioned I'm having surgery on Friday.. Anyways, getting off topic. As I was talking on the phone, one of my friends was decorating me chalkboard. I love it when my friends write me little notes on it, makes me smile when I'm alone and reminds me of the fun times we have together. I was distracted by the lengthy conversation with my nurse to notice what my friend wrote. As we were about to leave to go to dinner I caught a quick glance.. "A New Year.... New You".

I smiled at first, and then I started thinking about it. Every year I make silly new years resolutions, that I don't even bother to write down. For example, how great would it be to be 20lbs thinner? Wouldn't it be great to look in the mirror and like what I see? etc. Sure these are mostly about weight, other ones include not getting upset about little things and to be a better friend. But is this really a "new you"? I would rather be a better me, than a new person. I have some great qualities. For example, when it comes to working out, I'm pretty darn diligent (I'm talking at least 6 times a week, in the last two years, the most number of days in a row I have taken off is 4 days in a row and that was only twice). I also think that I have a great sense of humor (I like/try to make people laugh). Also throughout the past year I think I have become a much more grateful person.

So, when it comes to looking at 2013, sure it would be great to be a "new me", 20lbs lighter, never getting upset about little things and being the perfect best friend. However, if that meant giving up my sense of humor, being grateful and being proud of how much I work out, I think I will pass. So here is a goal I am going to try to achieve throughout the year, it's not a resolution by any means, is to be happier. That doesn't mean, I will never be sad and will always have to have a smile on my face. Believe me, if 2013 is anything like the past two years, there will be tears and things thrown at me that are really hard. My goal is to find more happiness and be grateful for those happy times. I think I can check today off as a happy day and I am grateful for it!

Do any of you have New Years Resolutions? What do you think about the phrase "New Year... New You"... I would love to hear them (whoever is reading this).