Happy 2008!

Well after ringing in the New Year by reading in bed until midnight and then cleaning a bit before going to sleep by 12:30 (wow am I exciting...), it's officially 2008!

I love making resolutions so much that I've been doing a modified 101 Things in 1001 Days list for the past few years. (I do a 101 Things in 52 Weeks; compulsive much?) I've found that by even completing a third of the list I have a better sense of accomplishment than I would not completing one goal.

In interest of space and of not boring everyone to death, here is a selection of my goals for the next year:

1. Learn how to play poker
2. Read War and Peace
3. Recycle
4. Find a go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe
5. Vote in primary and general elections (I've already applied for my London absentee ballot!)
6. Eat more chocolate
7. Go to Florence
8. Celebrate weird "National Days" (i.e. National Talk Like a Pirate Day)
9. Get my palm read
10. Figure out my favorite artist

I think most of it is doable, but even if I don't finish, I aim to have fun trying. The chocolate resolution is first on my list; mmm Cadbury Creme Eggs!

Here's to a fantastic year for all!