2020 New Year's Resolution: Illinois State Parks
I set outlandish and extensive new year’s resolutions every year. I think the first year I really buckled down and set them there were 30. How many did I make that year? Zero. I do this annually--set 1000 goals, achieve none. These aren’t fluff goals, either. They’re never “be healthier”, “drink less”, “practice self care”. They’re read 30 books, take my own to-go containers to restaurants, volunteer 100 hours--structured goals with a plan. Now, as years have passed, I have come to understand that the likelihood of me actually accomplishing any or sticking to my plan is slim. I like to set them anyway. I grow and change and set intentions. I’m proud of the changes I’ve made in my life. I can confidently say that I eat plant based/vegan and will never look back. I consistently use reusable bags when I go to the grocery store. I’m in the best shape of my life. These were all new years resolutions as some point. They may not have been attained in the year I made them, but, again, every y...
