New Year's Resolutions

Most people celebrate New Year's Day on January first. People observe the New Year's holiday in many different ways. The idea of admitting mistakes and finishing the business of the old year is found in many cultures. So is the idea of making New Year's resolutions. A resolution is a promise to change or do something different in the coming year. Have a look on this list, have you ever thought in some of these?

Lose Weight/Gain Weight
Get out of Debt
Save Money
Get a Better Job
Get Fit/Eat Right
Get a Better Education
Quit Smoking
Reduce Stress
Take a Trip
Volunteer to Help Others
Be Less Grumpy
Be more independent
Watch less violence
Learn something new

From VOA we can learn about hopes and wishes for two thousand nine, New Year's Resolutions by Ashley Preston and Charlotte Cicero and friends in Washington D.C.

After reading and listening the programme, why don't you tell us about yours?