1. Knit More: I knitted more in 2007 than I did in 2006, since I only knew how to knit for about a month of 2006. That said, I didn't knit ALOT, just more.
2. Read my Christmas books before next Christmas: Check.
3. Make good use of the recent gifts of cookbooks: VERY check. I've loved cooking this year, and even more in the last couple months in my new kitchen. This year, I even started a food blog.
4. Get back into yoga or bike-riding or some kind of exercise: Eh. Didn't do yoga at all. Walked or rode my bike to work over the summer 60% or more of the time, and this was great exercise. Unfortunately, we just moved further away, and this won't be possible anymore.
Bonus recap, from last January:
- A prediction ("from God") that was made last year that thankfully didn't come true.
- Last year I got a bike for my birthday and it was warm enough on Jan 3rd to ride my bike to work. This year, we're supposed to have snow on the ground.
- I've been asked by a couple people what my thoughts on the upcoming presidential election are, and I haven't written a post about it yet. Last January, I made mention of a couple candidates I was excited about, and, as of right now, Obama's still at the top of my list. He's been on my radar for a while, and I'm excited to be able to vote in my first primary on May 6th- though to vote in a Democratic primary in Indiana is a pretty meaningless gesture. I'll do it anyway.
5 comments:
I am confused about why you would vote for Obama. Most Christians don't support him for many reasons, among which are his support for abortion, even to the point of a being a partial birth abortion advocate. Doesn't that bother you?
This looks like a great site I found it though frugal hacks I can't wait to read more.
Marie- I knew this question would come up. I may do a longer post on it at a later time (when it matters more, when we know who our candidates will be for the general election). I appreciate Obama's candor and his humility, a trait I do not see in any of the other candidates nor our current president- and a trait I see as critical for good leadership. His willingness to bring people together and desire to heal the divides that have torn our country apart over the last 6 years or so is also unique among the candidates, and something our nation needs.
You brought up abortion - I believe there is more than one important issue to take into consideration to vote on, and I believe in a "consistent ethic of life" - being pro-life not only for the unborn but for all of Life- being pro-quality-of-life for the poor and marginalized, pro-life for those dying of AIDS overseas, pro-life for convicted criminals, pro-peace to end wars where innocents are dying... the list could go on. I need to be pro-life in a broader sense than just the unborn. Abortion can't be a litmus-test issue for me to vote in good faith.
Bug- Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement and I hope you come back!
Oh. I am all for a full-orbed pro-life ethic, I am just guessing I define it differently.
I don't see war as necessarily the wrong thing, for instance, if it is a war of self-defense. I think it can be actually wrong to NOT go to war, in other words to be pacifistic, because then the bullies rule, with terrible consequences.
I don't support socialized anything and don't see socialism as compassionate, rather, as confiscatory and ultimately cruel to others. I oppose the death penalty for innocent people but not for those proven guilty of murder and similar.
I know you don't mean this to be a political blog, I was just shocked at the positive reference to Obama. I know there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. God grant us all wisdom.
Joanna- Your post really resonated with me as I am a Hoosier and feel like I will be throwing my vote away this election too :) I don't care though because I really believe in the Democratic candidates. It is so hard to discuss our political views and I am proud of you for sharing yours :)
PS- Great resolution recap! I did my resolutions this year too and I am feeling excited about the new ones that I am hoping to complete. Thank you for the inspiration!
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