Tag: Resolutions

A Few Resolutions for a New Year

December 31st, 2016

I’m a big believer that you can start something new, turn over a new leaf, or give up something every time you wake up. Each new day offers an opportunity for change or time for reflection if you take it as such.

There are a LOT of big moments at camp!

We hear a lot of about these ideas at this time of year.  It is a big moment – a new year seems more impressive than a new day or month. But, if you focus and work on getting better at something each day, every day, it will happen. As Jerry Seinfield says, just don’t break the chain.

That said, these few days are great for reflection in a larger sense. There is no homework or tests that demand your attention. Families and friends get to spend a bit more time together. It can be a relaxing time to think… if you take it.

Some Camp Resolutions

Because I’ve been on a plane a bit lately, I’ve had a few moments to review the year and think about next year. So, without further ado, here is your humble camp director’s top five resolutions for Summer ‘17:

  1. Jump off every structure (you are supposed to) at camp at least once. *I’d like to apologize in advance to our outdoor adventure and lifeguards teams for the work I’m about to give you. Think of it as good practice!
  1. Make sure the office, kitchen, maintenance, and cleaning staff members laugh each day.
  1. Play (at least!) one game of gaga every day. Jinter 5 girls… I’m
    coming for you!
  1. Create a new (and enjoyable) slushie flavor. The CITs ’16 really set a
    high bar last summer. I’m going to have to get creative here.
  1. Live each day with GAC.

Hmm…. I’m pretty happy with that list. There are some challenges, some fun things, and lots of ways to connect with our incredible community. Game on!

So, how about you? Will you take a few moments today, tomorrow, or the next day to think on the year behind and the one ahead? I hope so.

A very interesting person once said, ‘Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.’ Let’s strive, together, to make next year great. Think on the past year and take those lessons to live out in 2017.

Now… Go out there… and be…. AWESOME!