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So, although I’m not really one for setting resolutions with the new year, I do like this idea of setting a word, or just a sentence/mantra for the year.  That just makes more sense to me. After thinking about the things I want to do and achieve this year, I realised that no excuses works well for me. There will be no excuses for not being healthy. No excuses for not enjoying more of life. No excuses for not doing the best work I can do. Even no excuses for saying “No” when that’s what should be said. I’m looking forward to a year of no excuses.

A new year with new things to look forward to.

• A new design for Apparently Nothing to encourage me to get back into my photography. It’s been awhile.
• I’m officially a roller girl. I joined the Charlotte Roller Girls in May and passed my assessments in December. I shall now respond to my derby name: Hell Vetica Bold. This next year will be all about becoming an effective player for my team.
• Plans to build a house. Literally.

Dusting off the blog a little here to leave myself a reminder:

You can’t please everyone!

The devastation in Haiti is heartbreaking. If you haven’t already, please considering donating to a relief organisation to help the people of Haiti. Here are a few options if you aren’t sure where to go:

• British Red Cross
• American Red Cross
• Doctors without Borders
• Oxfam
• The International Rescue Committee

If you enjoy good photography check out the Charity Print Auction group of Flickr. All photos in the pool are up for auction. All proceeds will go to the British Red Cross. If you are a photographer, please consider adding a photo of yours. I’ve added one of my fave shots to the auction. You can too!

I’m not a great fan of resolutions. They tend to be forgotten by January 15th. I already have my 30 things to do in my 30th year, so the only thing I’m telling myself for this coming year is:

Be the person you know you are.

That is my only resolution for 2010.