You've got to start somewhere...

It's that time of year when people are committing to change, both realistic and not, for the year to come.  I suppose, in interest of conformity, I am one of those people.

But this is not a litany of all my resolutions.  I have some, but I'm not usually one to make (or stick to) too many of those anyhow.

One commitment on my ledger is writing more.  I'm not sure I have much to say that's worth reading, but what I do know is that, like any talent, writing improves with practice.  So let this be my very public practice space.  It may not be much, nothing lengthy.  It won't be the only place I write, but it will be daily.

Yet another intangible, more sappy commitment of mine is one of character change.  I'm 42. I've slipped into the rut of negativity.  I exude it, and worse, I surround myself with it.  If I can change my own attitude, maybe I can be a slightly different, happier person.  Who knows?  Maybe I can also change those around me. It's called Positive Mental Attitude.

A few years ago, a wonderful friend of mine began a blog.  It was simple.  Every day, she gave thanks for something in her life.  It was her way to focus on the positive things in life that keep us going.  Even reading it, I always felt just a little more inspired, so this is my attempt.

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I resolve to maintain a daily blog, no matter how short each entry, that focuses on something I am thankful for, maintaining a positive perspective and outlook.  365 days. (How's that for official?)

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