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although new years resolutions often set people up for disappointment, i kind of love them. not necessarily "go to the gym six days a week," but i love the new year as a time to reflect on and evaluate the year (and in this case i have been reflecting on the decade as well). it makes me think about how i handle situations, how i treat others, how i wake up feeling on a day-to-day basis and how i want to wake up feeling. i am constantly trying to evolve and grow into a better person.
in the past ten years, i have gone from a ten-year-old to a twenty-year-old. i started out this decade in elementary school and finished this decade almost through college. who knows where i will be at the end of the next decade as a thirty-year-old. (wow, just saying those words borderline gives me a panic attack. it goes too fast.)
i have so many goals for the years to come, like moving to paris for a few years, opening a bakery, writing for a magazine, improving my photography, etc. but achieving these concrete goals doesn't really matter. of course i would love it if i made these dreams real, but what if i change my mind? all of my goals are subject to change, but the one consistency i want to keep in my life is happiness. all i need in life is to be surrounded by the people i love and to wake up content and hopeful every morning, and i really don't think that is too much to strive for.
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beautiful post ;)
man i love your blog. you're such an inspiration. a breath of fresh air. yes, yes, yes, to all of the above. and i adore the previous post as well. keep on truckin' because i have a feeling that for you the world is practically begging to unfold itself!
You are such a positive person and such an inspiration to many! I enjoyed reading your blog very much though I am a decade (plus a couple of years) older than you!
All the best in 2010! I hope you will achieve your goals in the years to come. Also wishing you happiness and love always!
I agree.... no matter what happens, happiness.
this is beautiful! happy new year to you, lovely!
This is spot on
this is so insightful, olivia. since i ALREADY AM 30, i must say that you WILL change your mind and sometimes things won't work out as planned... but that's ok. happiness really does always come first. life does not wait for anyone and kind of unfolds however it wants, and that really is the beauty of it. there are people who live in a world of 'regrets' and 'what ifs', but really all that does is hold them back from future endeavors and opportunities. your goals sound AMAZING, but don't ever feel bad or guilty if they come later than expected, or plain just don't work out at all. there will always be new goals to be made.
on that note, you should DEFINITELY do what you've got to do to move to paris. you are still so young and the idea is totally feasible. i know i am not that much older than you, but i am at the age where i am REALLY starting to settle down and on the brink of starting a family. something like 'moving to paris' does not coincide with that plan. we always have retirement...
xo
you are such an inspiration! i just really love everything you said here.
I couldn't have said it better myself! All you need is love :o) Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
this is so true! ...but if you go to paris, please bring me :)
absolutely. happiness above all. wishing you lots of happiness in 2010 and beyond!
I know what you mean about having a panic attack when thinking about being in your 30's! I freak out whenever I think about the fact that I'm going to be 30 in four years!
Beautiful way to look at new year resolutions. I have no doubt your life is going to unfold as you wish... you're more than deserving!
beautiful post and so true! happy new year, olivia! xxoo
very insightful for such a young person - keep it up. a very good way to look at the way resolutions are supposed to be instead of the hardships people put upon themselves sometimes (me included). i don't do resolutions, i set goals throughout the year (not just on 1/1) and i make tweaks all along.
happy new year.
Very insightful post. Really, goals are meant to be changed! They are your own personal aspirations and intentions...and just like people, they can change everyday. Thank you for reminding me of what is really important - smiling every day.
i remember when i always used to wish upon stars, when i was about your age, not to sound so old! but anyway, i would always say, "life is the wish!" meaning, life that brings happiness, fulfillment, love, and connection. that's what life is really. it is easy and also more fulfilling to make new year's resolutions when that pure kind of happiness is the goal and the forever, everyday kind of possibility. i love how much you embrace that kind of evolving, growing self-realization. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
OLIVIA! hey girl. first let me just say how INSPIRING YOU ARE!! i absolutely love when i see your blog update in your twitter! haha. a little part of me always wanted to get a blog but was always hesitant and your delighful insights to your charming little life really inspired me! i seriously can not wait to see what's in store for you! i hope you are able to move to paris because i know you would love it!! and might i just say that you totally remind me of a modern day julia child (american woman moving to paris.. it really is the most highest of compliments.. haha.) i just finished watching julie&julia. anyway i am babbling.. i just wanted to say thanks! and bonne chance!!
woops sorry! that last post was me! i am still confused as to how this all works and what to do!! sorry!! haha.
chelsea griffith!
gorgeous picture of you. happy new year!
i just started reading your blog and realized that you go to cofc - as do i! i havent met any charleston bloggers yet, so coming to your blog was such a pleasant surprise :) your photos of charleston truly capture the charm that it possesses and i LOVE your food posts... i now have lots of recipies i would like to try :) your blog is FULL of inspiration
happy 2010!
- Modern Marie
Those are wonderful goals. I think you would be wonderful at running your own little bakery. I would definitely come check it out:)
PS. Sorry for the million comments coming your way. I'm catching up on all your blogs!
i love all your dreams...especially moving to france! but i think you're absolutely right, contentment + happiness + a sense of meaning are much more important!
You've got such a good attitude! :) Hope your new year is going well so far!
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