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I know it's a bit pointless to write this, but better late than never.
A New Year has dawned, knocking at our consciousness's doors for us to be aware of the wise usage of time we're given. As always, it's up to us to whether to use what we're blessed with wisely, or perhaps, using it the other way around, dismissing its importance in the process.
It's the 16th of January, which means already more than half of the first month of this coming year is already part of our past -- and to me, it seems like only yesterday that I was staring at the popping fireworks from our balcony, the cold wind sending me shivers down my spine.

At the end of every year, I compose a list of things I intend to achieve in the imminent future; things I desire to attain in some point of my life, regardless of my age ... as long as, when I get to have children, I can turn my head around and reminisce in the past, showing them the values and lessons I tried to understand in the course of my life.

What surprised me at New Year's Eve of the year 2009 was the quantity of things I intended to reach in twenty-ten ... so I extended the deadline by a lifetime (number two will even take much more than that to fulfill!)
Anyway, I decided to write down everything that I want to accomplish in my life... because I'm sure that, with every day that passes by, this list will double or even quadruple -- which means the risk of forgetting some of them would increase... so yeah.


1. Have children.

I guess it's one of the most typical "things" most women want: they're cute, cuddly, loving, although at times too loud and annoying, especailly when you already have two humongous, dark rings beneath your eyes.

(Although, actually, I take that back: in this society where women are getting more and more emancipated, they'd rather focus on their careers instead -- which is not bad, either...
but remember what that psychology magazine whose name I forgot once said: "Happiness is not measured by accomplishments and materialistic things, but rather by relationships one has to others.")
But anyway... I want to have children because I think there is NOTHING which could replace the feeling of maternal/paternal love towards one's own flesh and blood.
 -- Punkt, basta. Nothing more to say to that: the rest is too obvious to be written down. ;P


2. Find "Prince Charming", have a fairytale-like relationship with him and finally, share a healthy, honest marriage until we meet our demise.




I'm not expecting some sort of "Edward Cullen" (<--) to suddenly sweep me off my feet - not. Even.

 I don't like Edward Cullen - I think he's too corny ... and come on, get real.

I guess I have this realist-modernist type of thing going on... you know. My version of Mr. Cullen is much better; much more REAL:
 

- a good-dresser
- funny.

- handsome.

- sexy.

- smart.

- brilliant cook + singer + dancer + swimmer + athlete

- can speak at least 3 different languages

 - serious when called for.

- is into literature and art. (= can draw and write very well)

- aware of what's happening in the world.

- very tolerant

- not obnoxious.

- patient. VERY patient.

- likes risks.

- knows his limits.

- is a gentleman (to some extent.)

- good-kisser

- likes children

- qualified as a good father.

- liberal

- open-minded

- not overprotective.

- caring

I think that's about it. See? Isn't my version of Edward much better than that caring,attractive,hot,well-dressed,nice blood-leeching vampire who leaves Bella for some twisted reason?


3. Study in some prominent, prestigious, "overrated" Ivy League school.

Let's just put it like this: they're overrated,expensive... so they're "GOOD".
...because according to us people and the media, the more money you invest into something, the better.
 --- yet this time, no sarcasm, they ARE "better".







...4, 5, 6, 7,... etc.
I'd love to continue writing, but I'm afraid I have to go --- It's a New Year, and I have to invest my time into something more productive.

CHEERIO,

Renee