So today is all about resolutions. A new year, a new beginning, a checkpoint of sorts. I've always been against new year resolutions, thinking any change should start now. I figured the new year was an excuse for the weak minded. Something for them to jump on, another bandwagon to fall off of.
But now that I am older, though I still believe in starting NOW for making a change, I can also see the value in making plans for the year to come starting January 1st.
I have an ongoing list, mapping out my next ten years. It include major things I would like to accomplish or see every year, and details about how I will get there.
January 1st for me is the time to add the 10th year as the last one goes by. That way I am always ten years out. It's also a time to be a little more detailed with what's in store for this year, according to the plan.
One of those goals this year is to begin hiking more often. To get back to what I love doing. This is going to be imperative for my 2020 goal of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.
I have committed myself to no less than 100 days of hiking in 2016.
Today, I am down to 99 to go with a quick 4 mile stroll up Mt. Caramel in Sleeping Giant State Park. With my son and daughter (Christopher and Emmalyn) in tow we tracked the red path up to the "castle."
We got to the top and busted out our PB&Js and the game Trouble. Christopher got one of his red pieces to the finish before we quit and started to head back. It was starting get pretty cold and Emmalyn was beginning to conplain.
Follow me as I post my journeys here along the way.
"The best time to plant a tree is 40 years ago. The second best time is now." So start now if you want to make a change but always remember to set goals and checkpoints along the way.
Be happy, be healthy, and be safe. Happy New Year all!
