I'm going to make a change.

My first post of the new year.

I want it to be different.

I want to go through it forgiving and forgetting.

I beat myself so hard last year, over the dumbest thing. I'm not going back. I'm not going to regret anything I do this year. When I look back, I'm going to focus on the good things. The moments that made me smile and the people that made me happy. I'm going to look forward, simply because that's where my future is headed.

I want to discover new things this year, too. I don't care what it is. I want to find new hobbies. I'm not quite sure what it will be yet, but my time will come. And when it does, I'm hoping I'll shine. I'm hoping my new interest will make me stand out in the light, even if only to a few people.

I want to continue the optimism. I think it'll improve my attitude, and if I try hard enough, it might altar some others too.

I want to say things that will make people think.

I want to provoke someone's mind.

I've read enough quotes and I've read enough books. I'm sure I can come up with something.

This year, I'm going to have more determination. I'll push myself harder than usual. And if I stay determined, my perseverance will lead me down roads I've always imagined. Things will be better. I'll be proud of myself. It'll boost my self confidence.

So, my New Year's Resolution?

If I do what I say, staying determined and not giving up...

I will read 100 books this year, rather than the 57 I read last year.