Resolutions, resolutions

New Years is approaching fast, people. Most of us are at least somewhat reflecting on 2010 and what we wish to change in 2011.

Many popular resolutions include losing weight, quitting smoking, watching less TV, etc. This year, I decided to reflect more on personal qualities that come from within. Sure, I want to be skinnier and quit smoking (I love TV - no dice there). But maybe some of the most important and eventually beneficial changes are simply in our mindset.

I've thought a lot about burned bridges and bad relationships lately. Honestly, nobody wants either of those, but it happens. I was reflecting on myself as a young teen who just wanted to be everyone's friend. I look at the person I am today and I see that I'm not so much the girl who is always positive anymore. That's not necessarily negative, though, considering that with age comes the knowledge that not everyone in life can be trusted. However, there is a really special thing about that sort of naive point of view of wanting to get along with everyone you meet. How can that be so bad?

What I'm getting at is, this year my resolution will be to try and be a more open and less judgmental person. I find myself forming strong opinions over nothing really. Even if a customer rubs me the wrong way I can totally curse their whole existence. Recently I've been trying to make sure that I have a good relationship with all my coworkers, which I think is a reasonable goal. I don't want to be best buddies, but it's nice coming into work knowing you're in a positive atmosphere.

Life is short. Some people just don't mix well together. These are the facts of life, plain and simple. All I can do is treat everyone I meet and interact with like they're a cool person. Everyone has good qualities, and I want to acknowledge them more!

Here's to hoping we all stick out our resolutions. I'll keep ya posted.