Resolved.

A week or so ago, I was doing research for a blog post on keeping resolutions for the new year, when I stumbled across this gorgeous Tumblr blog:

New Resolution

It struck me. Such a simple concept, just words and colors, but somehow so profound. I am an avid lover of words, and after such a long time spent dating a graphic designer, I have a healthy appreciation for a sans-serif font paired with careful color combinations. A few of my favorites...





I can't say that I've ever really been one for resolutions. When I was younger I used to make them, but gradually they were sort of replaced by my habit of surrounding myself with people whose characteristics I admired and wanted to emulate: my BFF's chronic positive outlook, my sister's ability to ask for what she needs, my co-worker's gift for getting the squeaky wheel oiled.

These days, I end my year with a round-up in my journal: what I loved, what broke my heart, places I visited, my favorite accomplishments...It's a way to see how far I've come and where, if the year takes me, I'd like to wind up.

This year, I'm resolving to have more fun. I've got the "work hard" part down, so now I'm concentrating on perfecting the "play hard." I want to read some, travel more, write copiously, and maybe chase a little paper.

Who knows? Maybe 2009 will be the year of the Bull.