now that i am officially living in new york city, and that i have a job (not to mention a steady income!), i feel like i can finally revisit the resolutions i made for my "new life" here.
though i haven't been completely ignored them while living at home in the hamptons, i felt like it was difficult to truly get started- though i loved spending some quality time with my family, i was starting to lose the feeling of independence and my confidence. so here goes:
"laugh, if even for just a moment each day."
laughter is such a simple thing but it does wonders to the mind, body and soul. often dubbed "the best medicine," laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, and helps to keep you grounded. if you laugh hard enough, it could even help you tone your core! who doesn't love an effortless workout?
last night, a friend of mine went to the comedy cellar in greenwich village. while sipping on a non-alcoholic drink (darn you, antibiotic!!) and eating some food, we enjoyed listening to five hysterical comedians. i must admit, it was my first time at comedy show like that, and i loved every single minute of it. it felt good to just laugh and leave my worries at the door.
"be positive: make the most of every moment"
you can't really take life too seriously. thought it is easy for a textbook virgo such as myself to do so, life is just too short to not make time for something fun- whether it is alone or with others. to every cloud, there is a silver lining- even the toughest moments are there to make us that much stronger. it might take a little bit of time and an extra push, but always be positive- for everything happens for a reason. my favorite quote from the beatles: there nowhere you can be that isn't where you are meant to be.
and there you have it. these are resolutions for life- i won't give up so easy.
j
