IT’S A MIRACLE! I’m happy to report that I actually accomplished my new year’s resolution this year. The real miracle is that I even set one in the first place – this, followed by another miracle of me taking it halfway seriously. What was this remarkable deed you ask? Sewing a Halloween costume for Emi. Even though Emi didn’t actually wear the costume, it was made. That was the point, right?
I know, I know. What could I possibly do to top such an altruistic, impact-making, life-altering achievement? The answer: Check almost everything off of the Generation Change handbook. You heard right friends, I’m going to try and do some right. Just like Jay-Z said:
Cops wanna knock me
DA wanna box me in
But somehow I beat the charges like Rocky
Hmm…I guess the emotion of those lyrics contextually made more sense before I wrote them down.
One of my dear friends, Jayan Kalathil, co-authored the recently published, Generation Change, a book, which gives us 150 things, we can each do to help improve the world.
Sure it sounds hokey, and I’m sure the cynical part of you is cringing, but it really is a great handbook.
A few of my favorites (purely coincidental that they happen to be the easier ones)
5. Blog (Hooray! I can already check this one off)
28. Get More Sleep: I love that this can actually be a part of my New Year’s Resolution. I’ll be sure Emi gets the memo on this one.
45. Pick up the phone: A hard one for me, but I’m up for the challenge.
65. Shop Locally
88. Help Save the Arts in Schools: pretty please!
128. Pay Junk Mail to Go Away- got to love 41pounds.org.
Sure there are some I won’t be able to do like, 113. Join the Peace Corps or 72. Run For Office but most of the suggestions are highly attainable and at the very least motivate or inspire you to do something for the better.
Just like Oprah and Ellen we love to giveaway our favorite things, here’s your chance to win a copy of this book. To enter: simply tell me your New Year’s Resolution for 2010 by Friday, December 25th (Miss Universe answers do not qualify). The book makes a perfect stocking stuffer. Good Luck!
Stop procrastinating…damn it!!!
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I am up on the easier ones as well. I have just recommitted to blogging again after a holiday break. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
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Okay, you actually have friends who write books and stuff?
I’m envious. My friends are the ones attending parties without pants and letting their kids jump into the lion’s den at the San Francisco Zoo…
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Winner response–Thank you ver much for picking my name. My address is 473 Scott street, Waren, OH 44483. I hope this is the correct place to notify, because it’s the only one I could figure out. The book sounds wonderful and since I’m already trying to stir up a little trouble in my community, I’m hoping to find some more ideas. Thank you.
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I’m sorry. I tried to reply to yourm email quickly and didn’t proofread very well. Address should be 473 Scott Street, Warren, OH 44483.
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Good luck!
Happy New Year!
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I’m all for saving art in schools!
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Thanks for sharing your inforamation for us.Wish to see more articles from you.
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Listen you two, enough is enough. You’ve had PLENTY of vacation time. HOLIDAYS ARE OVER! Get back to blogging. stat.
kristin kaminski´s last blog ..Mamma always said "no such thing as a free ride" I shoulda listened to that.
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admin Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 9:13 am
I know. We suck, don’t we? We are back starting tomorrow, my friend.
How are you doing? How was your trip to SF? More importantly, are you still doing yoga each day and killing yourself?
xoxo
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Hope all of you had a great holiday. It is amazing how things have changed..
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Wow, I finally made it on here! Happy New Year to you! Fran I see your bro all the time it would be nice to be able to see you once in a while!
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admin Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 9:14 am
We definitely need to make a get together happen. Would love to see you in person sometime, Yvonne. Besides, as you know, I am much more entertaining than my brother.
Just name the time and the place, and I’ll be there.
PS: Thanks for finally heading over to our blog. We’ve missed you!!
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your new blog is beautiful and nice,and your article remains wonderful,thanks for sharing.
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Can I just say that I love the fact that you quoted Jay Z, AKA my {pretend} boyfriend? Beyonce who?
Kacey R´s last blog ..{Is It Too Soon?}
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