358 Days

WARNING:  This is not a movie pitch about substance abuse or zombies.

I would like you to take a moment to picture January 1st.  People are happily eating black-eyed peas, sauerkraut, or some equally disgusting luck-bringing food while whole-heartily pledging to stick with their New Year’s resolution to lose weight or lose weight .  Now, picture someone sipping on a large water from McDonald’s and reading about their Druid Tree symbol while trying desperately not to vomit  in their friend Chad’s new Honda Civic.   Word of advice: if someone says “it’s a Vegas Bomb” for the third time in one night, do yourself a favor, pull a Fat Amy and say “Ehhh, better not”.  This does however bring me to the reason why I am doing new years a week late; up until about two days ago I’m pretty sure I was still hung over from New Year’s Eve, plus who starts new things on a Wednesday?

Despite my state of dehydration, New Year’s Day did bring about an interesting discovery.  You may have skimmed over the part where I mentioned that I was reading about my Druid Tree symbol, but of all the things I just mentioned this is the most vital.  Let’s just put it this way, it is quite possible that the Celtic Zodiac has changed my life forever.  According to the daily horoscope app on my phone, my Druid symbol is the Maple Tree.  In synopsis, Maple people are outgoing, social, and full of ideas.  Maple people are also said to never bring their ideas to fruition and rarely achieve great success.  Probably about ten minutes prior to reading this I was talking about some new book I want to write or a business I want to start.  I am constantly talking about all of these ideas I have, but in true Maple form never actually doing anything to make them a reality.  Well, not anymore!!

Remember those people who were making their new years resolutions? Yeah, they are for sure sitting on their couch eating a pint of ice cream watching reruns of Law and Order.  To say ‘I am going to lose fifty pounds this year’, or ‘I vow to make twice as much money’ is just too much pressure.  Also, you become too worried about giving something up or doing something that you forget to take a moment to soak in the fact that there is a whole new year ahead of you and it is full of possibilities.  Well, along with about twelve gallons of water and diet coke,  I really soaked in the possibilities, and I came to a decision.

This is my New Year’s Statement (call it a resolution if you will, but that word really freaks me out):

In 358 Days I am going to honestly be able to say, “Today I am a happier, healthier, more successful me and yeah I’m still a Maple.   Take that Celtic Astrology!”

While I spent the entire day yesterday Michelle Shuing my apartment so that I would be more motivated to be productive (check out my awesome new work space below)  I am fully realistic and aware that by 2014 I will most likely not be the owner of an inn, craft store, food truck, bar, award-winning novel, and loose-fitting pair of size 8 jeans.  However, with the occasional reminder from those who read my blog (hi mom!),  I am fully optimistic that by 2014 my success whether big or small will be inspiration to Maple people everywhere!

SWEET NEW OFFICE SPACE!!.

P.S. In case you were dying to know; I did get a Venus in my Christmas stocking.  I also got an iPhone 5 and am now addicted to Instagram!