We all talk about it; we all think about it.... new years resolutions. Personally, I have never accomplished my own resolutions. So, this year I decided to make some what of a "bucket list" for 2017. I hope that this will inspire some of you to also accomplish your own resolutions... Or you can borrow my list if you'd like.
1. Do something 'wacky' with your hair.
This might be a "lady thing" because we all go thru it. We have a break up, we dye our hair. We get a new job, we get a haircut-maybe some layers and highlights. I've noticed that we do different things with our hair when we deal with something major. But, why wait for something to happen? Why not just try something new?! add some lowlights and take off a few inches. Dye your whole head bright purple. Go bald! I bet you'll feel like a brand new person after you've tried something new on your hair just for the fun of it!
2. Take an extracurricular for the hell of it.
Pottery, martial arts, golfing, gardening. There are so many extra activities that we can indulge ourselves in. Most of us are just too lazy or too in tuned with our social media that we forget about the extra things. Find some type of activity that makes you feel good and happy, and go do it! Trust me, you'll be happier all around once you get off your couch and put the phone down.
3. Learn how to change a tire.
If you already know how to do this, kudos. I can not count the number of times I needed to call someone to help me change a tire. And I know most of my friends can't do it either. So, I've taken it upon myself to make this a to do this year. I mean, it can't be that hard, right?
4. Go on a road trip.
You'll thank me later. Just get in the car and go. You can just about jump on and interstate or highway, and you'll end up miles away from home. Go somewhere warm and sunny. Take your mind off of all the stress and bad things in life. You'll feel so relaxed and content. Take mental photos. Just take time for yourself.
5. Meet some new faces.
We all have friends. But, can one ever have too many? Be friendly. Smile at a stranger. Buy someone's coffee. You never know who can turn out to be a lifelong friend. Just put some positive into someone's life.
6. Give up a bad habit.
Whether it's smoking, biting your nails, or excessive snacking, we all have a bad habit. And 2017 is the year we will overcome. One thing I've learned about kicking a bad habit, is that you usually just take one habit and replace it with another. So, instead of filling the void with something unhealthy or bad, try something that makes you feel good. Try finding a habit that is productive and makes you happy.
7. Try a new type of food.
There are so many different people in the world and all of these people eat something different from the next. Instead of sticking to the usual McDonald's or Subway, try something exotic and out of your own world. I mean what's the worst that can happen when expanding your taste buds? Just make sure you aren't allergic to anything you consume.
8. Go to a music festival.
What's more fun that be surrounded by happy people? Happy people jammin' out to the same artists as you.
I hope this list helps encourage you to go out and do some new things this year. Happy blogging.
-S
