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[finallyflyapart]

On a more serious note, I've come to realize that I really don't like new years resolutions.  It's sort of surprising, really, because, as though this wasn't evident, I really like making lists, and I've always been a bit anal when it comes to self improvement.  I suppose that's why I've realized it, though.  To me, the idea of resolutions just isn

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[finallyflyapart]

Thanks! I'm trying. It was actually really hard to let go of my list, but it was for the best, I think.
I'm pretty motivated by previous failure, too, but I think I have a tendency to really let it get out of hand (and eventually overwhelm me). It'd probably be better for me mentaly to write, "you're great!" or some other cheesy positive motivator in lipstick on my mirror. We'll see.

[melinfish]

Ah ha! Every year I ask myself to write more journal entries and be more attentive to friends and have failed in pretty much every shape and form. {But I do write to friends, I just never send out letters or finish them XD!} I owe you a call some time; but alas I've been sleeping a lot lately (sick! and school started!) and I'm out of minutes until tomorrow!

It is hard not to be critical nowadays. Advertisements and people practically scream criticism of some sort. Or parents do. =\

[finallyflyapart]

I'm horrible with letters, I always write them and then never have envelopes or stamps or something silly, and by the time I find what I need the letter's outdated. We should definitely phone talk soooooon - when you feel better. I don't go back to school until the 17th, so I'll likely be free pretty much any time.

I actually wrote a philosophy paper about the constant stream of criticism people face (although it was unashamedly feminist and nearly solely about women). Still, I definitely think there's a lot of pressure on people to conform to certain standards that make you internally think you aren't good as is, that you're continually in need of improvement. I'm going to stop before I get on my soapbox in earnest.