I promise..

(This was the one thing that inspired me to move on from (R). I made myself promises for the first time in my lifetime that I actually wanted to keep. It was all originally posted on facebook on May 29, 2011 but the list is one that is continuous.)

Maybe just telling yourself you are going to do something isn't enough. Maybe sometimes you just have to promise!

1.I promise to let the memories be just that.
2.I promise to give myself what I truly deserve.
3.I promise to let go when it is time.
4.I promise to never 'compromise' myself to be one of 'them.'
5.I promise to listen to myself, even when there are no words.
6.I promise to never have a casual lover.
7.I promise to never be apart of a meaningless affair.
8.I promise to never use sex as a weapon, especially against myself.
9.I promise to never miss a chance to explore.
10.I promise to always see the world for what it can be.
11.I promise to pay no mind to those with no mind.
12.I promise to keep the contrast balanced.
13.I promise to keep the name of love sacred.
14.I promise to do more with my dreams then keep them in my head.
15.I promise that being blind has nothing to do with seeing.
16.I promise to try to listen rather then waiting for a chance to speak.
17.I promise to make this a life I am proud to live.
18.I promise to always stand up for the little guy and understand the big one.
19.I promise that some sort of forever does exist.
20.I promise to make sure you wake up when I do.
21.I promise to be strong enough to be the person myself needs me to be.
22.I promise to always dance with myself over the wrong person.
23.I promise to snap for myself - because clapping is too overrated.
24.I promise to seek endless opportunity.
25.I promise to constantly surround myself with people who I admire.
26.I promise that I will never forget my definition of the word 'forgive'.
27.I promise to let all in life inspire me.
28.I promise to remember to thank the little guy.
29.I promise to sing to the songs with no lyrics.
30.I promise to...

-gool.