Teens Share Their New Year’S Resolutions

Mon., Jan. 1, 2001

Several members of Our Generation are pondering some changes in the new year. We thought it was a good idea to get them in writing:

“My New Year’s resolution is to talk less.” — Jenni Ross, St. George’s

“I resolve to wear my coat outdoors when it is cold, no matter how `Not so bad’ I may believe the weather to be.” — Kate Carpenter, University

“I resolve to stop making decisions ahead of time.” — Dani Peterson, Mt. Spokane

“I’m going to finally get a good night’s rest.” — Jared Brown, Mead

“I resolve to get things done before they become a problem.” — Theresa Carpine, Ferris

“I plan to save money and spend it on practical things.” Ashley Ellerd, Shadle

“I resolve to be more patient.” Meghan Finley, Whitworth

“Since I’m 18 and now officially an adult, I’ll stop asking for children’s menus and crayons at fancy restaurants.” - Julie Kanago, Central Valley

“I resolve to transcend existence, a la Thoreau and Howdy Doody.” - Liz Blodgett, Ferris

“I resolve to learn how to cook something besides peanut butter and jelly, and macaroni and cheese.” - Jennifer Kassner, Spokane Falls

“I resolve to buy less ‘80s pop music.” - Brian Thorpe, Ferris

“I resolve to stop putting off until tomorrow what I can do today.” - Bryn Garrehy, Ferris

“I plan to escape middle school alive.” - Kasey O’Brien, Post Falls Middle School

“Get a book (or books) published, even if it’s a self-publishing effort.” - August Wyssman, Ferris

“Eat healthy and take an award-winning photograph.” - Robin Dudley, Mead

“I resolve to give a compliment every day.” - Keyanna Dos Santos, Shadle

“I resolve to stop making resolutions.” - Daniel Bigler, Christian Heritage

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