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2008 new year's resolutions from 15 north carolina notables
Published Dec. 31, 2007
New Year’s Resolutions are, by nature, a hopeful gesture for the coming year. Some are very personal: “I’m going to have more patience”; and some are magnanimous: “I’m going to make the world a better place.” Some are easy to accomplish: “I am going to bring my lunch from home twice a week”; and then some, like the one I’ve had for the last two years, sometimes seem impossible: “I’m going to find a book agent this year and sell one of my manuscripts”.
But as I said above, resolutions are a hopeful gesture, and everybody's got a little hope in their hearts … somewhere. Even if it’s buried deeply, it’s there.
I’ve been talking with some notable personalities from North Carolina over the past two weeks, who were all happy to share their 2008 New Year’s Resolutions. Whether they still reside here in the ‘ol north state, or hold it dearly in their hearts, they definitely will always call North Carolina home. Don't miss the portrait gallery, 2008 New Year's Resolutions, that goes with this story.
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“Taking into consideration how things have gone this year, my New Year's resolution is to stay healthy. I also hope for health and happiness for my teammates.”
Mike Commodore, Defenseman
The Carolina Hurricanes
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“I think my new years resolution this year is to buy a bicycle, drive my car less....watch less TV.”
Aubrey Dollar, actress
ABC’s Women’s Murder Club
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“In 2008, I want to continue with my business dream of having a business that not only provides a nice living for my employees and their families, but also a place where people can become better citizens because of having worked at The Angus Barn. My personal resolution is that I look forward to returning to Africa (where I once lived and taught school) with my family.”
Van Eure, owner and manager
The Angus Barn
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“For 2008, my resolution is to get in bed before midnight, make a new dish at least once a month, read one new book each month, stick to my to-do lists, and laugh a little bit more than I did last year.”
Patrice Gist
Miss Shaw University 2007
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“1. read more. 2. write more. 3. give more. 4. work smarter. 5. learn my way around NYC.”
Zeke Hutchins
musician and band drummer for Tift Merritt
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“As Miss North Carolina I have partnered with Communities in Schools of North Carolina to travel extensively across the state on a tour of schools. It is my New Year's Resolution to complete the tour, visiting schools in all 40 of the local Communities in Schools chapters and distributing 150,000 books to elementary school children. I think I should also plan on writing a short compilation of all of the funny things young kids ask when I come to visit, like "Do you live in a castle?" or "Do you like pigs in a blanket?". That would be my plan of action for 2008!”
Jessica Jacobs
Miss North Carolina 2007
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“We both want to spend more quality time with our family and friends and more time sitting in the audience! Lauren will seek help with her "Project Runway" addiction, and Alan will try to reduce his massive carbon footprint. Have a great 08!”
Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell
broadway stars
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“I'm making two resolutions for 2008. 1. I am going to fight myself to lose at least 25 pounds in 2008. 2. I'm going to publish at least two of the five books that I am writing in 2008. If I can do these two things I will have a very successful year in 2008.”
J. C. Knowles
editor, The North Carolina Minute and
Apex Citizen of the Year 2007
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“I hope I live long enough to enjoy another Durham Bulls baseball season.”
Bill Law
Ambassador for The Durham Bulls
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“To complete and release my new CD “Blue Ridge Reunion” which celebrates my father’s watercolors and other paintings in the NC mountains. I traveled to the vistas that inspired my late father and let the beauty of the land work its magic on me musically. The album will feature 14 new compositions. It is an emotional reunion of spirits in the Tar Heel mountains where, as a child, I played with my toys while my father sketched and painted. To do something nice for someone new every day and not expect anything in return. To spend more time hiking and talking with my family. To carve out more time for silence, prayer and meditation. To keep going to the gym five days a week and working out for an hour each day.”
Bill Leslie
anchor, WRAL TV, Celtic musician and composer
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"1. Eat more vegetables. 2. Write everyday. 3. Read more poetry. 4. Spend time in Paris or Portugal. 5. Give more than before.”
Tift Merritt
critically acclaimed musician
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“In this New Year I will pray for those with whom I disagree or harbor ill feelings. I will forgive myself and others with greater ease. I will remain open to the gifts and lessons life has in store for me – and you.“
John Paul Womble
Director of Development and Public Affairs
Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
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“To exercise more and finally take my wife on a honeymoon! I could probably realize the first resolution by taking care of the second.”
Ira David Wood III
Executive and Artistic Director
Theatre In The Park
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“This year I want a lot of cool things. I want to learn to do a 720 spin in my go-kart. I want to see a ton of kids come to the ballpark to watch the Bulls, take pictures with me, and race against me (if only I could win). I want to help my team have a great season and win a championship! But most of all, I want to be the most un-BULL-ievable mascot the Triangle has ever seen! Happy Holidays and GO BULLS! Your Favorite Bull,Wool E.”
Wool E. Bull
Durham Bulls Mascot
(e-mailed entry)
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“To teach my 9 month old great niece Isabelle Kay Yow the fundamentals of basketball!”
Coach Kay Yow
legendary coach, Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Coach
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WHAT'S YOUR RESOLUTION FOR 2008?
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GOLO member since November 15, 2007
January 9, 2008 5:50 a.m.
I only have a few goals right now, I'm sure more will come.
1.Spend more time with my family. I am SO lucky to have so many live close by! 2.Finish some of these great projects and ideas I've started! 3.Continue to give in as many ways as possible.
It's a bit generic, but that leaves me with a lot of room to make a lot of great accomplishments in those areas :-)
GOLO member since January 8, 2008
January 8, 2008 12:38 a.m.
Mine? I suppose to continue working as hard as possible to help my husband with his company and with our house. I try my best to keep up with him, but he's a machine sometimes. He works so hard providing a good home for all of us. I just want to make sure I'm doing my share for him as well!
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December 31, 2007 8:23 a.m.
So, with that said, here's my New Year's resolution. Lose 25 pounds by July by cutting out all fast foods and going on a strict salad diet. I love salads with grilled chicken in them, so this should be possible to do. I want to give more to the needy families that have children (year-round - not just during the holidays). And last, I intend to create a pictorial book on underwater bass. I have the raw footage, but just got to get it together. If I can accomplish these three things, then I will be satisfied with myself in 2008.
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December 31, 2007 2:12 a.m.
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