Life is too short...

So I was talking with a friend of mine that was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She has already had it surgically removed. She is going to undergo chemo therapy. She is in her early 40's and so young and healthy. Just talking with her made me realize that life is too short and that we have to live it to the fullest possible. I know this sounds cliche, but I guess the fact that the last time I saw her, not even a month ago, she was doing great. And within a few weeks her life has changed. What am I trying to say? Just that I am so grateful for my family, friends, jobs, experiences, and mostly my knowledge about the plan of salvation. And that, even though most people, including myself, tend to mock "New Year's Resolutions" I am going to list a few resolutions for myself:

1-Contact each family member once a week. Luckily for me, that is only three phone calls. But there are times that I will go weeks without even talking with my brother and sister. And a lot can, and has, happened in that short period of time.

2-Do something physical each day. Whether it is a walk, hike, something... I find this really hard because of my work schedule. But then I think of my life before I was so busy, and I was still lazy. So there is no excuse!

3-Each Fast Sunday, truly think of and pray for something that I, or someone I love, needs. A lot of the time I am just going without food, and making this opportunity pass me by. The times that I have put effort into this principle, I have been blessed. Not necessarily that what I have asked for has happened. Maybe more that they haven't happened. Just the reassurance that He cares and the spiritual "hug" is enough to help strengthen me.

4-Read a book that contains teachings from the scriptures. I am currently reading "The Infinite Atonement" recommended by a coworker. The author's name has left me, but I have found it to help make the principle into something that I can understand and grasp more fully. It has pointed out a few more attributes about the Savior that I had glimpsed past. Truly mind boggiling! And most of the time, I don't completely understand, but will someday.

5-Read a classical novel. Sorry, but I have to keep my life in balance, and I love reading the classics. I figure that Pres. Hinckley thought it was important to study Shakespeare, then it is important for me to study good books too. But I tend to stick to Jane Austin's or other ones that I have already read, so I am going to venture out and try new books.

6-One day, go on a cruise, or fly to Europe, or who knows, actually do BOTH! Seriously, I have always wanted to travel, but I never do. So I am putting away my tips, as much as I can without getting into trouble, and am going to go on a trip in a year or two. I am so excited!