Best of Blog Challenge 2009 – Resolution you wish you’d stuck with

For the final topic in Gwen Bell’s Best of Blog Challenge 2009, I’ve got a resolution that I had every intention of sticking with, but didn’t. And, that was simply to do a better job of staying in touch with friends and family. I had resolved at the beginning of the year to write more emails and post more via Facebook, especially to my family. Sadly, I didn’t keep up near as much as I had hoped.

Now, that doesn’t mean I abandoned my friends and family. I just didn’t do what I had hoped. So, the question is: will I be able to step it up this year and do a better job? I think it’s best to NOT set goals for things like this and instead just focus on the little things. As long as I make it a point to say “hi” via Facebook or post updated pictures, this will help. And, perhaps I can combine my new hobby – Postcrossing – with my goal of staying in touch and send postcards to my family when I mail postcards to other people around the world. I think the personal touch of a hand written postcard would mean quite a bit, especially if we haven’t talked much in the past few years.

So, tell me what you think? I’m sure you’ll suggest letters, but I can tell you that I’m not a big fan of writing long, drawn out letters.

One last thing on a completely unrelated note. I’d like to thank Gwen Bell for creating this awesome challenge. It’s been a pleasure to work on these posts. I haven’t caught many of the other bloggers posts but the ones I have read were eye opening and thought provoking. This is such an awesome thing to be a part of. I’ve managed to write about each topic and posted my answers each day. So, Gwen, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your enthusiasm and heart are a real inspiration. It’s an honor to be in this “company” of bloggers even though I’m much more of a casual blogger. And, actually, I hope to change that this next year. All the best to you in the coming year and forever after.

I would also like to thank all of those that have commented on my posts. Your feedback is truly appreciated. I’m honored that you would take the time to not only ready, but also to add your thoughts to mine. Thank you for reaching out to me. And, while I believe I have thanked everyone for their comments and tried to comment back on their blogs, please know that you are in my thoughts and I wish all of you the best for the coming year and forever after as well.

All the best to everyone for 2010!!! Peace!