I also said that I went I make an absolute statement ("I'm not going to make any resolutions"), I feel driven to do just that.
So here's a quick resolution or two; nothing major, nothing I can really fail at.
This year, I want to wear heels more often. A friend of mine told me once that she didn't feel feminine unless she was wearing heels, and I have kind of begun to subscribe to that notion. I've always avoided them because they're painful to wear, like I would avoid a shot at the doctor's office or cupping a bee in my hand until it inevitably stings. I have often watched my friends-- Alice and Chasley come to mind immediately-- prance around in 4" heels and wondered how they possibly did that without complaining. As it turns out, you kind of get used to it. My heel tolerance has increased exponentially over the break, and I think I'm well on my way to being a heel-wearer. Look out, world, I'm about to reach heights I've never seen before... like 5'5. Whoa.
Along the same lines, I'm going to dress up more often. With classes only three days a week and at night, it's so easy to stay in my pajamas all day long. In high school, some teachers had a "Dress for Success" policy in which you got extra points for dressing up for the day of a test. The idea there is that you will do better if you're more polished, and I really think that's true. I'm more productive when I've done my hair, dabbed on a bit of make-up, and changed out of my favorite sweats, even if it just means doing a little bit of laundry.
So this year, I'm embracing the feminine. Chasley, I may even out-glam you. A girl can dream, anyway.
I have recently bought a wonderful pair of black suede booties. They have inspired me to also wear heels more often. I have also been told that it improves your posture. I am not sure if there is any truth in this, but Sean Ramsey used to tell me that I have horrible posture, so it's worth a shot.
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