resolute:

–adjective
1. firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.
2. characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.

i hadn't really thought that much about setting any new year's resolutions, until i talked to bismark today. generally, i think that a goal ought to be really specific and include a plan for how to accomplish it. but, the next few weeks could result in some drastic changes in my life and i have no idea how it's going to turn out, so i feel like i don't even know what i'd be making resolutions about. but, talking to bismark i realized that looking back at the past year and evaluating my progress is as important, if not more, than making plans for this next year.

so... recap of 2007:

mini theatre career: pirates of penzance, and hello dolly; tons of work, but a lot of fun and good memories too

moving to spokane: crazy! but i'm adjusting and i feel a lot more grown-up and independent and self confident...even if there is a certain amount of loneliness that comes with independence

first boyfriend: amazing and exciting, and so much better than i ever imagined

first breakup: horrific and depressing, and so much worse than i ever imagined

a semester in law school: worked my butt off, and learned more than i thought was possible in such a short amount of time

general life lessons: sometimes you can go into a situation with the best of intentions, and think that you're trying your hardest and doing the best that is humanly possible, but without the right perspective you can still end up making really stupid mistakes that cost you way more than you even thought was at stake. and then all you can do is pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try not to do it again, even though you know that most of the time you really have no idea what's going on and so you're still going to do plenty of stupid things in the future.

so... for now i've decided that this year i'm going to make one resolution...(and when i get some of the logistics of my life worked out then i'll set some more specific goals)

I resolve that I will try to focus more on what my Heavenly Father thinks about me, and less about what I think other people think about me.

i think that is a good place to start, don't you?