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Thursday, January 01, 2009

Promises for the New Year

Every year I try to make a list of promises to myself.

This is not the traditional list of resolutions that I will break within the week... but a list of things I can do to make this world a better place or me a better person. I have done well with my lists in 2007 and 2008.

Now for the Promises of 2009...
*Write more old fashioned thank-you notes.
*De-clutter my life
*Support our local markets and stay out of Walmart
*Reuse and Recycle
*Go to the eye doctor and get some chic new glasses
*Spend 2 weeks cooking in an Italian kitchen
*Cash in some frequent flyer points
*Carry my own green shopping bags
*Move more~ eat less.
*Read an entire book under an umbrella on the beach
**Attend a wedding!

Not quite as exciting as last year's list... but you only turn fabulous once! I challenge each of you to make your own list of promises.

Here's to 2009~ health, happiness, humanity, and a year of promises.
Happy New Year y'all,
Sandi

14 comments:

Nnairda's said...

Happy New Year! I like what you have on your list. They are easily attainable and make for better living.

Here's to good health and prosperity for the New Year!!!

Adriann

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Happy New Years, Sandy, Those sound like great things to strive for to me. You know I'm envious about that Italy trip.

Hey, I've got my bean & greens on!

Lisa Pogue said...

Italy again? Oh my I am sooooo jealous!! Cooking for 2 weeks in a real Italian kitchen, there had better be lots, LOTS of pictures and recipes!!! Happy New Year, I hope you have a great year!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year, Sandi! Your list sounds fabulous! Very similar to a list I would do.

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Adriann~ Easily attainable? I think the eat less move more may trip me up.
Rhoda~ I've got by peas and greens on too. Lucky us.
Lisa~ I'll always have pictures and recipes... even better from Italy.
Pat~ great minds think alike.

Holledayz said...

That is a great list...I may be able to help you with those frequent flyer miles, let's meet in Boston!
Happy New Year!

Darius T. Williams said...

Love the goals - Happy New Year!

-Darius
www.everydaycookin.com

Anonymous said...

I notice that you left Target off of the list! *smile*

This is a greta plan for the year. Good luck!

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Holly~ Boston it is!!!
DariusT~ I will have to check out your list
Jerry~ I can't find everything at the Pig :-)

Char said...

love your goals - especially the WalMart one. I never go to Walmart.

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

I want to go to Italy with you! Can I be clean up detail?


Great list!

Anonymous said...

Happy new year!

Tea said...

Happy New Year!!!!
I`ve missed visiting your lovely blog.

tea
xo

Lori Lynn said...

Best wishes for a wonderful 2009 Sandi! Your list sounds excellent.

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