Some Late Resolutions

I make lists. I believe that without Post-It notes our society would slowly crumble into chaos. How can we remember everything we have do in a day without lists? There are just too many thoughts knocking around inside my head. Up until this point my lists have always contained the mundane: groceries, home repairs, baby feeding schedules, etc. Well, I am starting a new list. I want to break out of the constant bog of daily life and think about my impact as a human. It's so easy to be busy every day, every week, every year and all of a sudden my whole life will be spent without a thought.

My wonderful, amazing daughter was born 4 months ago and her entry into the world has caused me to think for once about what it means to be a role model. Today, I don't feel like a role model; I feel like a how-to manual. If you watch me you will learn how to run a household, how to be a good employee, how to hold a party, how to care for pets, how to travel, how to be a parent. But is that a role model? It's certainly not enough for me. I want to teach my daughter how to be an informed citizen, how to minimize her environmental impact, and how to use our blesings in life to help people who need our help.

So this year I have some late resolutions:
1. Determine the ten most impactful steps we can take towards becoming a more environmentally-friendly household.
2. Pay attention to news outside my bubble.
3. Figure out what charities are important to me and find an organization to volunteer for.
4. Share my journey with anyone who wants to listen and spread the joy of living thoughfully.