Just in case I forget, my resolutions for 2009 are:

1) say what you think

Could be risky I know!  Think I’ll implement this one gradually and see how it goes.  Too often I sit and nod in agreement when I don’t actually agree with the person who’s speaking.  And generally, most reasonable people are quite happy to be disagreed with.

2) pay attention crossing the roads

I cross lots of roads on the way to work, and have noticed recently that I’m regularly taking risky decisions.  And I don’t want to be hit by a car.  So I will pay more attention, even if it means an extra minute or two per journey!

3) this isn’t a resolution because its a bit hazy at this point.  But I want to learn something new, like maybe Spanish, or modern Greek, or even First Aid.  I reckon my brain needs to learn something different, just need to figure out what.

Today was technically a working day in my office, but I took a day’s leave.  And I’m glad I did.

I had a nice lazy start to the day, then went to the climbing centre.  Did some top roping and then some lead roping.  I love top roping because I can do silly things (like jump to grab a hold) knowing that if I miss, nothing bad will happen.  I love lead roping because it scares me and I know I need to be scared every now and again.

Then I got a haircut.  There’s something nice about shiny coiffed hair, and something about the way they dry it which is irrepeatable,  so for one day only I get that “just stepped out of a salon” look.

Then I met my brother and his wife for dinner.  Its always fun to catch up with them, and they were on good form.

Then I went to the church ceilidh.  There were a lot of people there that I knew, and a lot of international students that I’d never met before.  And I was REALLY impressed with the international students for their willingness to give it a go and learn new dances.

And then there was a strange game which gave me the opportunity to do a handstand.  And starting the year upside down is probably exactly right somehow.

Bring on 2009!