Improvement

I used to make New Year's Resolutions every year.  They would last about a week, if that.  So several years ago I gave up on that nonsense.

Last year I didn't exactly set a goal, but I did have a plan in mind for 2009.  Because of how that plan came about, I was upset that it didn't work out.  I had plans and expectations that, to me, were realistic.  But ultimately I wasn't the one in control.   

As I was trying NOT to have a plan for this year, one came up.  One that I can control.  One that other people's decisions and actions will have little or no effect on.

Self Improvement.

And who has more room to improve than me!

I've decided to take one thing at a time and work on it for a month.  January just kind of happened to me.  One day I picked up my scriptures and started reading.  I've read every day since then.  My attitude towards church has changed.  I've been more patient with Alyssa and have been more motivated to get things accomplished. 

As I've thought about February, and what I want to work on, not much has come to mind.  I thought about improving on my Pepsi consumption, and by that I don't mean cutting back.  I mean making sure there are no half empty cans sitting around.  Similarly, not leaving the last bite of chocolate cake on my plate.  There's just no excuse for wasting such deliciousness. 

Regardless of what I decide to work for the next 28 days (Ooh, it should totally be exercising.  Only 28 days to commit to rather than 31.) I'm going to take great satisfaction in knowing that the only person that can hold me back is myself.  The only person that can keep it from happening is me.  The only one I can blame if I fail is me.  I'm taking back control and accepting accountability.