The Beginning.

New Years. Usually at this point I would say something about how it doesn't feel like a whole year has gone by since last January 1st. I would say something cliche about how it felt like the blink of an eye, and I should have stopped to enjoy each moment. But this year has been different. This year it feels like it has been ten years since I watched the ball drop at Times Square. Though I finally feel content and pleased with who I am and where I am going, I can, without a doubt, tell you that 2010 has been the hardest, longest most trying year of my life.

But there is good news, folks. I made it. WE made it. It's here. The fantastic opportunity to start over and begin again is here. And dammit, it feels good, doesn't it?!

So now is the part of the new years blog when I finish talking about the past and make a list of my news years resolutions. Which should include something about losing weight or getting healthier, getting better grades in school, paying off debt, etc.

 But let me be honest for a moment. I hate New Years Resolutions. I could count on one hand how many New Years Resolutions I've actually kept. In fact, at the moment I can only think of one! So this year I'm going to try something new. My New Years Resolutions for 2011 will be different and new. Something I've never had on my New Years list before. And I challenge you all to do the same. Branch out! Forget about losing ten pounds or going to church every week! Get creative!

Michael S Johnson's (epic) New Year's Resolutions
1. Break out of my comfort zone as much as possible. This is a big one for me. There's a reason it's at the top of my list. I'm so used to saying no to new things simply because I'm afraid of looking or feeling foolish. I'm sick of being the party pooper. It's time to start trying new foods, dancing new dances, and playing new games.
2. Stop taking things and people for granted. I mentioned this in another blog so I won't waste your time discussing it. It's pretty self explanatory. Enjoy what I have. Wish less. Enjoy more.
3. Finish Writing a Play. I can't tell you how many partly finished plays I have stashed on my desk, on my computer or in my closet. So this is the year one of them gets finished... unless I want to start a new one... ;]
4.Get a Tattoo. This is something I've been thinking about for a while and I'm finally going to do it. Scary as hell. But I know I'll have a hand to hold while I do it. Can't wait!

So there you have it. I should also add a resolution to blog more regularly since I've been slacking lately. Ah well. There's always 2012. :D