It's 2011? Already?

I can't believe I have to start writing '2011' on everything. The last decade has gone by so quickly, and was packed with changes in my life.

In 10 years, I:

• graduated from college
• got married
• bought a house. Became a landlord, and bought another house.
• became self-employed.
• had a kid. *truelove*
• had another kid. *truelove*
• went to my 10 year high school reunion. *yikes*
• traveled to a bunch of rad places with family and friends.
• turned 30. *boo*
• became employed by someone other than myself.
• and so much more.

2011 brings a year of milestones:

• 10 years since college.
• 10 years of being married to my love.
• my love graduates with his MBA.

These milestones are pretty significant, and I've decided that this year's resolutions should reflect the same significance. So, here are my resolutions for 2011:

• to finish one of the four novels I've started. That's right - I've started four novels, and not one is even a complete first draft. This year, I need to get one to the point where it can be read and revised...like a real book.
• to continue the agonizing important trips to the gym. Upcoming family vacations will require time in a bathing suit, and after two kids, let's just say me in a bikini is currently not on any list of lovely things. I need to keep working on my fitness.
• create a portfolio of writing work. This is the resolution I'm most nervous to work on, because the portfolio will be part of my application to graduate school. Honestly, I haven't even totally decided on school again, but if I do apply, I'll need to be ready.

So, that's it. The desire to do something of significance is stirring, and so far, this is what I got. We'll see how long the resolutions hold.

Happy New Year! Here's to a great start to a new decade, which will undoubtedly be filled with amazing adventures!