Let me start by saying these aren’t your typical new years resolutions. Of course I want to lose weight, quit smoking, be nice to the planet etc. but none of these are on the list. These are more philosophical and personal. So here they are - My 8 for 2008:

1. Keep a positive attitude in the face of adversity (i.e. being understood in Japan)
2. Learn more about myself and what I can contribute to the world… what’s my legacy?
3. Live each moment to it’s fullest - notice and appreciate the little things.
4. Keep in touch with family and friends - make new friends…
5. Learn how to use my new camera so that I can share my experiences with friends everywhere - a picture is really worth a thousand words and I want to capture more ‘emotion’ in my photographs
6. Work on my creativity - think outside the box! Design a knitted garment, write a short story, etc..
7. Don’t get bogged down with the everyday - enjoy my time in Japan to the fullest. Here’s a link to my list of things that I want to do and see.
8. Dream about what shape my future might take - if you don’t have a dream…..