New Year’s Predictions

New Year’s Resolutions fill me with anxiety, making me feel like I’ve got to pile on improvements that I don’t have time for. Instead I’m going to channel my inner psychic and let you know what I think will happen in ’08 without me trying to drastically reinvent the wheel. Most of these things I’ve already got the ball rolling on, so I hope to keep going in the same direction.

1. I will get younger. I pride myself on eating right, exercising, goal setting, saving for retirement, confident my future self will thank me one day. Little did I know that my worrying, drastic weight changes, risky cell phone use, stress over work and money, and spending little time socializing in favor of achieving said goals will potentially take years off my life! Have you taken the RealAge quiz? Ack. The benefit is, I can stop doing some of those things, enjoy life more, and roll the clock back.
2. I will have cleaner teeth and a better sex life. You can tell I’m a bit of a health nut, so when I discovered that kissing leads to reduced chances of gum disease I told my husband we have to make out more often. And while he’s a bit taken off guard at my frequent advances, he’s like, “That’s a rule I can get used to!”
3. I will be truer to myself stylistically. I do a lot of things I like, but I find I still compromise on execution. So, this year I will get closer to my truest self by wearing clothes that I like, not necessarily what I’m supposed to; sing music I enjoy, not just what audiences like or what I went to school for; write from the heart, not fearing the consequences; speak my mind without losing my cool, so I don’t feel like a doormat. I will take the reigns off and I think this will lead to a happier, healthier Milena.
4. I will be more interesting to talk to. I’m pretty good at sorting my thoughts on paper, but spur of the moment conversations lead to pregnant pauses and stammering as I grasp for the words to describe concepts and thoughts. My husband loves verbal sparring, and does a lot of it. So, I anticipate between deeping my relationship with him, educating myself for the upcoming elections, the new coursework towards my degree, and all the socializing I’ll be doing that I’ll have a lot more to say!
5. My hair will get longer. This sounds banal and unavoidable, but is really an exercise in self-control. I tend to be scissor happy, and much to my stylist’s chagrin, have been known to cut my own hair when I get fed up with it. Plus, the pre-natal vitamins seem to be helping. (!)
6. I will get pregnant (God willing, that is.) We’d love to have a baby soon, and this year would be great! Plus, I’ve heard research about how having a baby actually changes a woman’s biology, helping to keep her young! (See #1)
7. My blog will find a focus. While I’m sure my vast readership is forgiving of my spelling, formatting, and grammatical errors, but I plan to fix those. Also, I really love writing this blog. *Gush* I am hoping that my ramblings will turn into something coherent.
8. I will get older. Read: Wiser. I know I’m chasing the fountain of physical youth with lifestyle changes, but getting older has distinct mental benefits. My favorite being: things get less complicated. You care less about being famous or having a cellulite-free ass. I also predict that this year I’ll make decisions more easily. Like if I really want to move to Nepal, I’ll just do it, or if I don’t do it, I won’t agonize over it. Like that.

So – what are your predictions?