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2014 New Year’s Resolutions

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Last year I made thirteen New Year’s Resolutions and didi a pretty good job sticking to them.  It was fun to look back on them from time to time and see how I did.  Making thirteen of them was hard and I was not planning on coming up with fourteen this year but … By now it has gone viral Elite’s list of 25 New Year’s Resolutions Every Person Should Actually Make For 2014.  I love creativity and perspective on those items and it inspired me to make my own with some shameless borrowing inspiration.

1) GROWTH

I want to introduce Lilies and Basil into my life. Hey, you have to start somewhere!  I am growing an amaryllis flower in my office and my goal is to keep it alive for at least six months. I have never tried it before but already the green sprouts brighten my day! If this works well I am thinking about fresh basil in my apartment. Bucket List.  This year I want to be able to cross something off my travel bucket list. I did not leave the country in 2013 and I would love to in 2014.  If that does not work out there are still so many things in the United States I would love to see.  Keep Learning. This year I took a photography course for the first time in five years and remembered how much I love it.  I would like to take more and start up cooking classes while I am at it.

2) PERSONAL

Be Bold.  If I think a guy is cute, I am going to make an effort to say “hi” and introduce myself. As Elite said, every relationship starts with a greeting.  Along the same lines, I am going to be a bit more liberal with giving out my phone number on the dating front and the worst-case scenario: you won’t get a call and maybe you’ll feel a tiny bit embarrassed. I also need let go and Apologize. Like the Elite said rid yourself of enemies because life is short. I am going to apologize to those I want to be friends with and cut loose ties with others.  Gym Honestly. I need to stop rationalizing with myself about going to the gym – somedays I am honestly too busy but somedays, I really have no excuse not to go – I am paying so my goal is to take advantage. As a side note- I am going to take the stars when I have the opportunity even if I do not feel like it. 

3)  COMMUNICATION

I only have 27 family members combined and I do not talk to them nearly as much as I should.  Cousin Connection is on the top of my list because my biggest relationship with a few of my cousins is a back and forth Candy Crush request.  That should not count. Next, I am going to employ a Social Media Filter.  I am going to post the things I want to post, share, tweet, or shout from the rooftops. If I think it is worth sharing I am going to post it, even if it only gets two likes, and be happy about it instead of worrying about what my friends might think – If I like the status/photo enough to post it, what else matters? Lastly, I need to embrace Radio Silence. I am actually going to turn off my iPhone off at dinner and encourage my friends to do the same.  Not vibrate, off. Not only will it save battery but it will stop me from wanting to do the “five second check”. 

4) BLOG GROWTH

My first blog goal is go on more Blates.  2013 was my year of blates – meeting Michael, Hannah Margaret, Setarra, Alyssa, and Karly was wonderful. I go on even more blates this year, especially with women whose blogs I read every day. One of my really big blog goals this upcoming year is to do Outfit Posts.  I am going to figure out how/when/where to take outfit posts. I have tried doing it with a tripod and it is pretty tricky, so hopefully I can beg some friend into taking them for me.  Not everyday, but I would like at least one a week! Make Connections is my final goal for 2014, especially on my blog. 

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Happy New Year!  What your resolutions for this New Year? 

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  1. Misty Carone says

    Those are some great resolutions. LOVE the list you shared from Elite. I have yet to make mine this year, still planning on doing it. I, too, hope to gain more blog growth. That, and create a daily/weekly routine so that I have time to do the 101 things I want/need to do each day. Thanks for recently leaving comments on my blog, btw 🙂 -www.momistabeginnings.com

  2. Misty Carone says

    Those are some great resolutions. LOVE the list you shared from Elite. I have yet to make mine this year, still planning on doing it. I, too, hope to gain more blog growth. That, and create a daily/weekly routine so that I have time to do the 101 things I want/need to do each day. Thanks for recently leaving comments on my blog, btw 🙂 -www.momistabeginnings.com

  3. Janna says

    These are great resolutions! For about five years, I refused to go to the gym, but now I love it. I really want to be healthy and strengthen my body, and now that I’m used to it, I feel bleh if I don’t go!

  4. Janna says

    These are great resolutions! For about five years, I refused to go to the gym, but now I love it. I really want to be healthy and strengthen my body, and now that I’m used to it, I feel bleh if I don’t go!

  9. Kari @ The Kari Diaries says

    I love the way you’ve divided your resolutions into categories. It really put everything into perspective (as opposed to my random listing which just leaves me with a mess of good intentions lol). I can relate to so many of these, specifically the learning to do something new, going on blates and keeping in touch with people. I was reminded at the end of last year about all the people I should be talking a whole lot more to but don’t & I plan to change that.

  10. Kari @ The Kari Diaries says

    I love the way you’ve divided your resolutions into categories. It really put everything into perspective (as opposed to my random listing which just leaves me with a mess of good intentions lol). I can relate to so many of these, specifically the learning to do something new, going on blates and keeping in touch with people. I was reminded at the end of last year about all the people I should be talking a whole lot more to but don’t & I plan to change that.

  18. Laura says

    Growing basil is so easy and it would make your apartment smell so good! I love your blog growth goals. I would love to go on a blate and should make that a priority for myself, too! 🙂

  19. Christina McCall says

    Love these resolutions — I’m narrowing down what One Little Word will be mine for 2014 (via Ali Edwards’ blog) — being bold in multiple areas of my life is on the short list 🙂 Off to read the Elite article …

  20. Bella says

    I love this post! You are so right about being bold! You never know unless you put yourself out there. I haven’t been on a blate! I would love to go on one 🙂

    Also, good idea about growing plants in your surrounding areas. I need to have plants in my place and in my office.

    I also want to do outfit posts on my Bellaesque blog, just gotta get the tripod ready. Cheers to a New Year love!!

  23. Laura says

    Growing basil is so easy and it would make your apartment smell so good! I love your blog growth goals. I would love to go on a blate and should make that a priority for myself, too! 🙂

  24. Christina McCall says

    Love these resolutions — I’m narrowing down what One Little Word will be mine for 2014 (via Ali Edwards’ blog) — being bold in multiple areas of my life is on the short list 🙂 Off to read the Elite article …

  25. Bella says

    I love this post! You are so right about being bold! You never know unless you put yourself out there. I haven’t been on a blate! I would love to go on one 🙂

    Also, good idea about growing plants in your surrounding areas. I need to have plants in my place and in my office.

    I also want to do outfit posts on my Bellaesque blog, just gotta get the tripod ready. Cheers to a New Year love!!

  35. Marlana says

    Great Resolutions! I always try to actively stop checking my phone when I am with friends but it is hard sometimes!

  36. Marlana says

    Great Resolutions! I always try to actively stop checking my phone when I am with friends but it is hard sometimes!

  48. Allie Mackin says

    These sound like great goals. Haha when I first read “Lilies and Basil” I though it was the name of a new blog of company. Yes Blates are great and a wonderful way to connect with other bloggers. The main NYC Bloggers site is not up yet but if are ever in New York let us know!

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    allienyc.com

  49. Kailagh says

    I want to travel this year also! There is so much to see in the world. My goal, because I love photography also, is to travel and take pictures. You should do the same! Also, I know I want to make more connections through blogging. Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for you.

    xo. Kailagh

  50. Allie Mackin says

    These sound like great goals. Haha when I first read “Lilies and Basil” I though it was the name of a new blog of company. Yes Blates are great and a wonderful way to connect with other bloggers. The main NYC Bloggers site is not up yet but if are ever in New York let us know!

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    allienyc.com

  51. Kailagh says

    I want to travel this year also! There is so much to see in the world. My goal, because I love photography also, is to travel and take pictures. You should do the same! Also, I know I want to make more connections through blogging. Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for you.

    xo. Kailagh

  55. Kathy@Vodka and Soda says

    2014 is the year of blates for me too. it’s been a while since i’ve met up with bloggers so this year is extra exciting for me.

    i cannot for the life of me, take care of plants. i went and bought a mint and basil plant and they were ok for a while but then they flat out died. i have no idea what i did wrong as i followed the instructions. turns out you have to give them fertilizer! it did not say that on the tag thingy it came with – just lots of sunshine and water.

    kathy
    Vodka and Soda

  57. Kathy@Vodka and Soda says

    2014 is the year of blates for me too. it’s been a while since i’ve met up with bloggers so this year is extra exciting for me.

    i cannot for the life of me, take care of plants. i went and bought a mint and basil plant and they were ok for a while but then they flat out died. i have no idea what i did wrong as i followed the instructions. turns out you have to give them fertilizer! it did not say that on the tag thingy it came with – just lots of sunshine and water.

    kathy
    Vodka and Soda

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