A Green Resolution

Here it is, my new year's resolution. I figured that by putting it out here and making it public, maybe I'll stick to it. Now, my resolution isn't super exciting. I know many of you out there will roll your eyes when you hear what mine is, but that's not the point. Each year I reflect on the previous year and think about how I/we have grown as a family. So much can happen in a year and as corny as it may sound, I've been trying to appreciate people and things in my life more. I've been trying to make an extra effort to let those around me know I appreciate them and care about them. This goes for family, friends, co-workers and even the Schwan delivery people that bring me delicious ice cream right to my door. Its amazing how friendly and warm people can be when you step out of your shell to tell someone you appreciate them.

As far as resolutions are concerned, last year I quit doing something so this year I'm going to resolve to do something. Ya follow? Last year I cut up my credit card and I can officially say I've been credit card free for 365 days! Wahoo. Feels great, thanks Dave!

This year I've decided to DO two things:

1. I will try each day to find someone or something that I appreciate and take time to be thankful for them/it. Russ is always saying I need to slow down and I think he's right. Life goes by so fast, I want to not only remember it, but enjoy it too. I think this resolution will help with that.

2. (And here's where the eye rolling comes into play) I will quit making waste. Well, not completely, but more specifically we are going to start recycling. I've been wanting to do this for a while I've just been too lazy. So, in 2011 I'm going to make the effort and recycle tin, glass, plastic and paper.

And there you have it folks, these are my big resolutions for 2011. What are your resolutions?