Tonight, it will be the topic on everyone’s tongue: what was your resolution? A lot of people tend to use the whole resolution thing as a year-long Lent. They’ll give up this, that, or the other thing and probably complain about it all year, give up, or simply forget. Take a stand this year; make a positive resolution and keep it.A lot has happened this year. Things have changed, some a lot, some not very much. How are things with you? How have you changed? Did you make a resolution last year? Did you keep it? In only a few hours it’ll be time to reflect on last year and start thinking about the future.You may want to consider going back to school.

Don’t let memories of busy work and all-nighters scare you. Think of the good times. With the job market getting tougher every year, 2009 could be the year for you to improve your hand of cards. Nothing looks better than ambition when you’re going for a job, and there’s nothing like improving yourself to show you’ve got it. 

Maybe a new career is the ticket for you, maybe you haven’t even started any higher education. This is your year. Whether you decide to go online or head to campus, there has never been a better time to learn new skills or get a higher level degree. 

Keep it all in mind tonight as you count down to 2009. Do you want to give up chocolate or go for your degree? You might wake up regretting your self-imposed Lent, so make that decision to go back to school, and have a very happy new year.