brighter than sunshine

Last year, I silently resolved to:

1. Eat more healthily, which I think I have done fairly well in, considering I probably ate more vegetables this year than all the other years of my life combined, actually voluntarily bought and put carrots into my stews (unbelievable!), and have finally given up white bread in favour of wholemeal – though I will never, ever be able to give up deep fried food

2. Blog more regularly – check
3. …I definitely had another resolution, which I am fairly sure I kept, but amusingly enough, I can’t remember it right now

A while ago I decided 2010 would be the year of little changes that make a difference, starting with:

1. Making my bed in the morning, which I have failed to do for the entirety of my life so far, but which I have actually realised is quite a pleasant thing to come home to

2. Not skimping on lip balm/moisturiser as I am terrible at this and am perpetually feeling dried up
3. Walking more Having a bus stop right at my doorstep, and a travelcard that means taking the bus costs me no extra anyway, is making this really difficult. But I shall perservere
4. And finally reading more – I have fallen well out of the habit of reading and only recovered it slightly recently when on holiday with my family, whereupon I devoured 3 books in quick succession, and was pleasantly reminded of how enjoyable a good read really is

Hopefully this will also be the year I finally get to take the JLPT, get to spend Christmas with my family for the first time since 2003, and manage to come up with the greatest wedding toast ever for two of my best friends before the year is out. Lofty goals, I know! Roll on, 2010.