I watched the inauguration today. I’ll see it again tonight at a friend’s house. ‘Twas truly amazing watching history being made. I’ve never been horribly interested in politics, but after the last 8 years, it’s hard not to take an interest in what’s going on in D.C.
So the overall feeling—not just for me but for thousands of others, it seems—is a sense of imminent change and improvement. But while these sentiments are for the country, I can’t deny that I feel a drastic need to improve myself. Now more than ever.
Every year I make resolutions, and every year most (if not all) get broken, if only briefly. Some resolutions are easy to restart, and others get derailed completely. But this time there’s greater motivation for me to live better, to get a better job, to save more money. To lose my gut, to travel more and to get more travel writing published. To be healthy, to make smart decisions, to be a better person. To truly realize my potential. And to blog more.
Maybe it’s temporary inspiration, and perhaps the momentum will fade as it often does with resolutions. Perhaps my inspiration will rise and fall with the successes and failures of the President. Or perhaps, once I’ve overcome the initial inertia, I’ll find the energy to keep going. After all, the hardest thing about getting a rock down a hill is the initial push. A body at rest tends to stay that way, a body in motion tends to keep moving. Where the difference lies, I’m hopefully going to find out.
Welcome, everybody, to the start of an amazing year. For me. And for all of us.
Hey Davey Boy! How's it going? I'm glad you enjoyed watching, and were inspired by, the inauguration of our 44th president. Your goals are very admirable, and I believe you can achieve anything you put your mind to, David. (I, on the other hand, am not at all inspired by this new president, and am counting the days until January 20, 2012...or January 21, 2016. The next time you see me I may be wearing a shirt that says, "Don't blame me, I voted for McCain!") Take care, Your sister, Anne.
Posted by: Anne | January 21, 2009 at 08:35 PM
Go you! I'll be cheering you on!
Posted by: Chryss | January 22, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Your goals are admirable, David , and I wish you luck in achieving them. I, too, was inspired by the inauguration and am more hopeful for the future of our country than I have been in a long time.
Don't lose steam!
Love,
Mom
Posted by: Mom | January 26, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Dave,
You are already acting on your goals. Obama Rocks and so do you. Our whole country has to re-think the way we function, spend, consume, lend, borrow, eat, play, live to make the turn around and change that Obama hints to us.
I'm so glad I have a D.P. in my life. You are the funniest D.P. I know. Keep on writing my friend!
Posted by: Ezra Mama | February 13, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Hey Dave!
I just re-read this. You should too! Its an excellent post with plenty of excellent goals. With such a big birthday coming up, maybe its time to focus the next 3 months and journey into self accomplishment!
xoxo,
Kristin
Posted by: Kristin | August 29, 2009 at 03:25 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Posted by: Anon. | September 01, 2009 at 09:12 AM