Ike's New Year Resolutions

Happy New Year and Kenourios Chronos!! To all my wonderful friends and Happy Birthday to me :)

This first year has been a long one for me. Granted, I don't have any other years to compare it to, but I can tell you this much, I hope that the years to come are just as long and wonderful. I have learned so much during my first year of life and this has brought me to the list of 5 things I would like to accomplish this year.

1. By Listening
I want to be able to learn something new every day. I am a young frog and listening for me isn't an easy task, just ask my mom. HI MOM!! But if I am able to learn 1 new thing every day from listening, that is 365 thoughts of wisdom that I may be able to pass onto others. Shhh... I think I hear something now... nope, it was just my stomach, nevermind.

2. By Observing
I spent most of my first year with my head in the water and swimming (not much to observe when you are confined in a small puddle). Being out and about, I can't wait to observe all the wonderful things that the dry world has to offer and see how I can make a difference. Like, the other day I observed a pile of trash. It looked to me to be full of things that could be recycled: soda cans, bottles and cardboard. Now, what can I do to make recycling easier? I will have to think about this one and get back to you later...

3. By Being Socially Responsible
What is being socially responsible? Social responsibility is an ethical theory that we have a responsibility to society at large. Write that down, it is your wisdom for the day :) We must take care of each other. In the small community of Polson, Montana in which I reside I pledge to support more local businesses (especially if they are frog friendly businesses), agriculture, and the community.

4. By Caring
I care about the planet in which I live. To my knowledge, I think we only have one planet we can live on. So, I want to keep her beautiful and green with all the flies and spiders I can eat.
One way I am going to help this year is by starting a compost pile. It will not only feed the earth, but also reduce the amount of trash I send to the dump... not to mention all the yummy worms I get to eat, I mean... use :)

5. By Embracing
I am just a little frog with a big heart. I want to embrace those who wish to eat me and some how get them to love me, and not just for my taste ( I taste pretty bad by the way!) So, I guess my goal is to not get eaten when hugging a hedgehog. I love you man.

There you have it, MY RESOLUTIONS FOR 2010!!! I can't wait to keep you all posted on how I am doing and the adventures I will embark on this year. All the best to you and yours and I look forward to seeing you all in the new year!

Your Friend,

Ike the Frog

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