new years resolutions~

Well, a new year is almost upon us. 2013. Please give me a moment to freak out.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ok, I'm done.

Last year to the day, on December 31st, 2011, I made new year's resolutions like I do every year. The only thing is, every year. . . well, ya know, I don't...keep them. :P This year, I was determined. And guess what?? With God's help, I've kept almost all of them! :-o I am shocked myself. Here they are:

1) To become more like God, and to draw closer to Himself, no matter what. He has definitely drawn me closer to Himself, but that's all Him! He has been so good this year, making me alive in His glorious self! One of my spiritual highlights of this year was a Life Action crusade that came to our area in the summer. It was a week-long revival that changed my life completely; it made me view life in a whole new way. Thank You, Lord, for that week, and for moving in my heart. Please continue to bless Life Action Ministries. I can already tell that Your hand is upon them and all that they do.

2) To become more attached to God and less attached to tangible things, especially the computer. Sadly, I haven't stayed true to this one. Lord, forgive me.

3) To gain some purpose and diligence in life. Though this comes and goes as waves sometimes, I have found a lot more purpose this year; being in the Jr. Phil has definitely contributed a lot to that. And also now, my new mission to learn Chinese.

4) To lose weight, and to run 2 miles straight. Hehehe! Well, thank the Lord, I've lost 23 pounds so far. Yes!!! *power fist* And, ONCE this summer, I jogged 2 miles straight. But you must notice that word, "once". :P Well, I did it, so it counts!

5) To finish all the Suzuki violin books. Though I don't do the Suzuki method, I play the songs from the books. And I'm currently working on the last song in the 10th (last) book - the Mozart Concerto in D Major. YAY!!!!

So, thank you God, for helping me to achieve these this year.

Now, for 2013 resolutions. Hmm....if I let you all know, then I'm going to be accountable. So I probably should. :P Alright, here we go.

1) Well, first and foremost, like last year's, to draw nearer to Christ. That He would become, more and more, my EVERYTHING. My purpose in life.

2) To learn lots and lots of Chinese. This includes meeting new people who will help me in my new journey, making connections, and being diligent. I guess that some of these resolutions are prayer requests. Or, both...

3) To get a job. Hehe. :P

4) To get my drivers' permit and maybe license.

5) To once again jog 2 miles.

6) To graduate highschool. ;)

7) To apply to some colleges and maybe even start taking general ed.

We'll see what happens. I'm excited about this new year - a new page in life, full of new adventures and people and dreams. Where will God take me this year? Well, let's find out soon, shall we?? :)

Lord, this year, may You help me to live a life worthy of the walk you have called me to.

To infinity and beyond!
~Bethany
 贝塔尼