how old is your soul?

this song/video is in fact the happiest thing of the year so far.

oh joy joy joy

my heart is happy :)

NYE

I have plans to hang out with my bestie, 

go enjoy some deliciousness staring in New Year's Eve

and drink some Diet Coke (we haven't had any since 2010, be proud!)

to me, this sounds PERFECT.

livin on the wild side eh?

how will you be ringing in 2012?

every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end...

here is my cliche post about the new year.

you knew it was coming right?

me being me and all.

but serious, i love fresh new beginnings

and new chances

and evaluating the year that has past.

and the new year is all about that stuff.

well, i evaluated the year 20 and 10 already which can be found here

and intend to make 20 and 11 even better simply by doing the same exact thing.

being happy.

i'm not going to have my little bloggy thing again

(sorry if i disappointed all 3 of you that read it)

but i have come up with a simple list of things that i want to personally work on

that i am sure will provide even more happiness.

1. UNWIND- be better at reading my scriptures and saying my prayers every night. i feel like i have gotten into a horrid habit of going a million miles a day, and then hitting the pillow and just crashing. i haven't taken the time to contemplate and reflect on the day, and it's something i really want to fix.

2. RELAX- learn how to chill once in a while. i am really bad at getting stressed at the most ridiculous things. like a messy apartment, or something being out of place. i need to just calm down, and not let it get to me. because seriously, its not a big deal right?

3. LOVE IT- i really want to LOVE running. i know it sounds silly, but i want to be a runner. i want to WANT to work out. and i think this will in turn bring happiness in other ways ;) maybe i will try out a 5k or something? who knows.

4. SPICE IT UP- let's bucketlist this! i really want to make it a habit of doing at least one thing from my bucketlist every month. something fun, just for me! its life experiences right? and what better time than now to make them happen!

5. FIND COURAGE- this can be in conjunction with a myriad of things, but i want to find more courage in life. take more chances. be more confident. and not let the fear of the unknown stand in my way.

so there you have it. my new years 'resolutions' if you will. i dont really like the word resolutions, because it somehow has the negative connotation of...well...failure. and being pushed aside in the hustle of every day life, so i guess my new year 'goals' as my friend lindsay would say. or my list for the 'now year' as my buddy jason would say. whatever you call this list of mumbo jumbo, it is mine. this is my year. and i hope to make the best of it!

my horoscope even has good things to say about 2011:

Are you looking forward to a great year? You should be. One or more of your most treasured aspirations might finally become a reality. Make it happen for yourself. You're an outgoing person, with lots of friends and hobbies. 2011 will be an active year for you, and new experiences will certainly change your life in some way. At least one of your long-term goals might finally happen. All you need to watch out for is exhaustion. Too many late nights and rushed projects could take their toll. Pace yourself. A friend could convince you to start taking some classes. You may have doubts, but you're very likely to meet some great people who will share tips that could turn your life in a different direction. They can provide the last piece to a puzzle that you've tried to put together for years. New ideas and projects are definitely favored in 2011. Have a great year!

so now i leave you with some of my favorite new years quotes :

"For last year's words belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." -T.S. Eliot
"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." -Benjamin Franklin
"Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right." -Oprah Winfrey

BONJOUR 2011

a happy new year, with love overflowing

thanks regina <3

My dear acquaintance, it's so good to know you
For strength of your hand
That is loving and giving
And a happy new year
With love overflowing
With joy in our hearts
For the blessed new year

Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer
For us all who are gathered here
And a happy new year to all that is living
To all that is gentle, kind, and forgiving
Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year

All of those who are hither and yonder
With love in our hearts
We grow fonder and fonder
Hail to those who we hold so dear
And hail to those who are gathered here

And a happy new year to all that is living
To all that is gentle, young, and forgiving
Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year

Happy new year

here we go.

in regards to my last post.
here is my new project.

http://enjoythejourneytoday.blogspot.com/

souvenez-vous qui vous êtes
-whit sariah

its a new day, its a new year

"the only life worth living is one that you are really passionate about."
-emma pillsbury

i thought i would be like everyone else and about the upcoming new year.
all i have to say is that i am not making any new years resolutions.
why you ask?
well, because im perfect of course...
NOT
actually im far from it.
the reason is because we all know that new years resolutions always look really good on paper
or in your mind
but rarely do people reach those resolutions
(im just as guilty as the next person)
so instead of a couple of goals that will be forgot in the bustle of everyday life,
im just going to work on one thing
and that is to be happy.
i just want to work towards being happy in every sense of the word
emotionally, spiritually, physically, etc etc
i want to be passionate about life again
and find the real me
i want to find joy in the little things
instead of living day to day
and rushing towards the finish line
i need to enjoy the journey
and learn from the stumbles along the way
i want to work at my bucket list
and always add on to it
i want to love life, and feel good about myself.
i do have high hopes the new year
and know that its up to me
to make this a killer year.
bring it. bring it on.

p.s i had this song running through my head as i typed this post
theme song 2010?
its quite possible
p.s...again...i spent new years eve with my aunts and cousins watching enchanted.
haha then got pulled over on the way home for expired registration (moms car, not mine)
he asked me how much i had been drinking
i almost busted out laughing hysterically
really?
seriously mr police man?

souvenez-vous qui vous êtes
-whit sariah