new in 2010

Alright, alright. I have some resolutions. But they do NOT include losing weight, because it never works to make that a resolution. Plus, I'm already losing weight, so I'll just keep on keepin' on. I'm going to try out some new goals this year.

1. Better dental health in 2010.
Very exciting, I know! I have a whole teeth/dentist backstory, and even thinking about the dentist makes me queasy. I went for oh, 7, 8, who am I kidding, 10 years without going to the dentist, and when I finally did go in it was on vacation in Key West when I was worried I had a serious tooth issue. It turns out I needed all of my wisdom teeth removed. I had dreams of my teeth falling out. I still have those dreams. But I've been consistently going to the dentist for about 5 years now, with valium in tow when I need anything beyond a basic cleaning. I shall take it one step further this year and commit to flossing at least 5 days a week. I also resolve to use my electric toothbrush at night instead of my old-fashioned hand powered one. Apparently electric toothbrushes are good for your gums. My dentist and hygienist will be so impressed at this time next year.

2. Find a bit of happiness every day.
My predisposition is not toward happiness. It's just not. Sometimes happiness finds me, or I find it, with little to no effort on my part. I do a lot of watching, observing, taking things in, and more often I reflect with wonder instead of happiness. Maybe wonder isn't so far away from happiness? Anyway, today I was watching SouleMama's end of year slideshow, and you could just see the joy radiating through those pictures. So many of her pictures were just small snippets of her days, and it made me think that of course I have those joys in my life too. I just need to be still once in a while and recognize them as they come. I definitely have still moments in my days, but I spend them ruminating. I know I do. So...happiness is on my agenda in 2010.