2014 - A New Chapter

Now I know the title of this may sound like the stereotypical "new year, new me" rant, but I wanted to write about the changes I want to see happen in my life this coming year. That's my resolution. Not a specific "eat healthy" or "lose weight" because those come and go constantly. I wanted a resolution I could keep in mind 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I decided on a simple phrase: make better choices. This could apply to all aspects in life. Whether it be an apple or ice cream for a snack, or go to the movies or bowling, I just want myself to look at my choices in perspective to the rest of my life and whether it will benefit me in the long run. 2014 holds many opportunities for me. I want to make sure I make the most of this year, and have no regrets. Live everyday to the fullest and make sure I'm doing what I really want to do. Peer pressures can have a significant impact on the way we think and behave, and I need to remind myself that it's my life, and I have the overall decision on how to live it. People that don't respect that don't need to be apart of it. 2014 also provides an opportunity for fixing our mistakes. It's simply a blank canvas to create whatever we want. You can create a new image for yourself. Maybe dress nicer, or listen to people more. It's completely fine to use this turning of the year to start over. As I wrote a few posts ago, the past is the past. There's no changing that. However, you can change the future. If you are unhappy with the way people view you now, change it. It's never too late to get up and fix things. I want to make sure that this year is exactly how I make it to be. Drama, fights, and obstacles may occur, and I will be forced to overcome them, but that's all a significant part of life. It's important to keep in mind that no matter how tough life can seem, there's always a tomorrow, and everyday is a new blank canvas. Make the most out of it. That's how I want to live my life in 2014.