I’m a big fan of making New Years resolutions, but I really only do one successful one every few years. In 2010 I took a picture a day (before Instagram- can you believe it? I shared them on Flickr???) for a year. I made a picture book at the end that helps me remember the year I finished grad school and started teaching. In maybe 2013 or 2014, I read for 15 minutes each day in an effort to become a reader again, and it worked! I haven’t done a monumental, time-based resolution with any success since then, though. I’ve been mulling over one for a while now and I think I’m ready to give it a go next year. I’m going to try to go on a hike or nature walk once a week for the whole year (!!) Being in the woods this weekend made me realize how disconnected I’ve felt from something I consider central to my identity. Much like I was a reading person who had stopped reading books, I am a nature person who has stopped going outside. I benefit from the building of intentional habits, so I’m excited about how this resolution will get me back out into nature. I’m excited to explore trails around the Triangle, and I’m excited to test out my burgeoning nature journaling skills. Hopefully I will share those sketches with you once I stop being ashamed of my art 😬 I know I’ve still got a couple months, but I need to really mentally prepare in order to get myself to the point where it’ll actually work. Here’s hoping!!!
