2012

2011 is coming to an end
meaning i need to gather up some new ideas to experience for 2012.
at the end of every year i make a list of things i would like to do, learn, accomplish, and try.
this year i went beyond the list i created and i'm hoping that will happen again next year.

i went to a couple concerts, manyy sporting events, traveled around the world, went para sailing, and countless other things.

for the year 2012 my big goal i would really like to overcome is to give more, and expect less. i catch myself often struggling with this because like a normal human being i want as much as i give. but, in reality the more i give with no expectation of something in return, the better i feel in the long run. it's even as simple as giving offering sunday morning. or paying for a good friends lunch. i take after my mother and i love giving. i love helping others in a way that they can't provide for themselves. however, a part of me wants someone to also return the favor. i really would just like to give from my heart, and expect nothing back.

another goal is to become less materialistic. i've brought this topic up in my previous post and i really believe that this will allow myself to become a better me. letting go of all these temporary tangible items will allow me to seek more in my life than just my cell phone and my computer.

something i would like to do is to help out an organization. i want to be a part of something that is helping out this obliterated world. i want to be able to make my community, city, state, country a better place. even if it's helping the homeless, working with animals, or even children that have been through hell and back. my heart covets that but my laziness occasionally gets the best of me.

something i would like to try for 2012 is to become a vegetarian, again. call me crazy but it's been on my heart. honestly, i'm doing it for myself and if my family is 100% supportive of my decision it makes me want to do it that much more. the thought of the animal slaughter house makes me cringe. and to know that their suffering to fulfill me, when i have other alternatives makes me feel morbid.


something that i would like to accomplish for 2012 is to run a marathon. i've always thought about but never really had the motivation to actually participate in one. it came up in small talk with a friend of mine and i am now 100% for it. this is such a big accomplishment and i'm ready to take it head on.

something that i would like to learn is how to read music. i know how to play the guitar, and the piano by watching other people play. but i would love to learn how to read music notes. my two youngest sisters learned this year and i would love to learn, even if it means learning from them. i noticed when i spend the night playing my guitar i go to bed feeling better about myself. learning a new song beats spending a couple hours in front of a television.

something i would like to try for 2012 is new food! i'm one of those people that order the same meal every time. i live such a habitual lifestyle when it comes to food. i became such a picky eater this year because i only like to eat what i know. hopefully next year i will expand my taste buds and have courage to try something different for once.

these are just some of the many things i want from myself next year.
i can't wait to start the new year with new obstacles, amazing friends, and a loving family.

Dom