I always find New Years resolutions daunting. I get excited to make big plans then feel utterly disappointed in myself when I don't succeed. Alas, 2009 brings a different kind of enthusiasm and optimism than years past. Maybe this is true because I'm graduating into "adulthood" or simply because I've had a shift in paradigm. This year, I've made a few resolutions with the intention to strive for them and LEARN from my mistakes if I don't meet my own standards. You can't really go wrong in working toward a positive change even if you don't make it quite as far as you'd hoped. So without further ado, here is a list of my resolutions for 2009:

1. Build my website. It's been looming over my head and it's time I polished it up and made sure ALL my media are available on the web. I'm just learning Dreamweaver and it will be a long road, but once I get a grasp on web design, I'll have much more marketable skills for the real world.

2. Finish my EP. I started recording in the studio a few years ago and laid down 6 unfinished tracks...just guitar and vocals. I want to add a few more songs, polish up the ones already recorded, and get that thing on iTunes! It's time. I've put it off for far too long.

3. Get healthy..and I don't mean just working out! I LOVE food, let's be honest. I'll try anything once and I have such a sweet tooth. But I want to put good, organic food into my body not only to look healthier, but to feel better. You are what you eat...and goodness knows I don't want to be a walking piece of fried chicken!

4. Educate Myself. There are so many things I want to learn about and have never put in the effort. I want to become fluent in French and Italian (since I'm lacking after being back in America) and I want to try to take at least one class twice a semester. Gotta keep the brain active!

Of course there are a few other little things here and there I'd like to accomplish, but you get the idea. What are some of your resolutions for 2009?