I really liked kc’s list of seven resolutions for 2007, mainly because that relieves me of the stress of trying to write a longer list and re-reading it sometime in August, only to find that I broke all of them by January 3rd. So, here is my list of seven resolutions for 2007:

1. Journal consistently. I started keeping another journal/diary thingy in November and wrote in it every day for about a month and a half, my longest journal stretch in years. WILL pick up again on January 1st!

2. Destash. Your first thought is probably about my yarn stash, and you’re correct! I intend to do another yarn giveaway (Bust My Stash Part II!), especially before I move back to Virginia. There are some yarns that I’ve just never used, and I need to learn to let go. Also, I’m planning on destashing my book collection–I’m going to do a book giveaway here and then I’ll probably donate the rest to my local library. I just have way too many books, mainly ones I wouldn’t read again, but I bet someone else would.

3. Knit more socks. muahahaha. Will resolution #3 trump #2? Really, though, the majority of my current stash is sock yarn and I just need to knit more socks. I think I’m kind of burned out on knitting sweaters, mainly because my patience level is not what it used to be, even what it was a few months ago. I think socks will be my main projects next year. If I counted right, I only made six pairs of socks during all of 2006–that’s not very many! Must do better (more) in 2007.

4. Find a knitting group/SnB. This should be an easy one–I’ve already Googled SnBs in the VA Beach area, and know of one for sure. Must flock with other knitters! This is kind of related to…

5. Be more social. I am such a hermit at times. While this is fine, I really need to learn to open up to other people and make some friends, darnit. Knitting and/or bookworm friends will be a plus.

6. Find a good job in VA. It’s going to be a stressful move back to my homeland (lol), but I need a good job with benefits (decent insurance plan, etc.) since I’ll lose my insurance coverage when the divorce is finalized. I’m hoping I can find something I’ll enjoy, too, though I can’t be TOO picky at first. Just have to find something ok with decent pay, to start. My quest for a bachelor’s degree might have to be put on indefinite hold, while I figure out the job situation.

7. Be a bit more Bohemian. Allow me to clarify. If you’ve seen Moulin Rouge, possibly my favorite movie EVER–well, my favorite Ewan movie, anyway–then this is familiar to you:

Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love.

Nuff said. (And if you haven’t yet seen Moulin Rouge, what the heck are you waiting for!)

I hope 2007 is a better year…for everyone. I think–no, I know–it will be better for me. It will involve a LOT of change, and probably some difficulty here and there, but it will be worth it. Anything worth doing is worth doing well, so I’m willing to put up with some rain. Or snow, as the case may be lately!

Happy new year!