Resolutions (or lack thereof)

So this year I decided to forgo to the normal resolutions and focus on something that was inspired by a song. For those who know me, they know how much I LOVE music and how much it touches me. This particular inspiration came from the Goo Goo Dolls. Here's the LO and here's the journaling.

Quote reads: You ask me what I want this year and I try to make this kind and clear. Just the chance that maybe we'll find better days. -Goo Goo Dolls

Journaling reads: Better days, that’s what I want for 2006. No tired resolutions about losing weight or being a better person. This year I want to focus on having better days. In 2006 I want to enjoy our lives more. I want to spend more time together laughing and having fun. I want to create happy memories with my family. I want to share my thoughts with my kids and have meaningful life conversations. I want more peaceful moments, more time to recollect about where my life has been and where it’s going. I don’t want to argue, I don’t want to struggle, I don’t want to worry. I just want to focus on having better days.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Awesome LO! I love that song and the message! Hope you see better days in 2006!!
3:26 PM
Carolyn F said…
Better Days -- what a great goal!
4:14 PM
Linda said…
GREAT Layout! You are my idol, lol! I want to create like you do.
5:11 AM
Dianne K. Nelson said…
Annette! I've missed you! I don't know if you remember attending a ScrapDiva's retreat w/me, (it was my first) but I remember how kind you were and how nice it was to meet you. I've been watching your name be published and proud of you! Let's stay in touch!

Smiles,
Dianne
5:29 PM
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