Today's the day those commitments — be it reforming a habit or making an advantageous lifestyle change — go into effect. The tradition of the New Year's Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at
Today's the day those commitments — be it reforming a habit or making an advantageous lifestyle change — go into effect. The tradition of the New Year's Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces, Janus could look back on past events and forward to the future. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions and many Romans looked for forgiveness from their enemies and also exchanged gifts before the beginning of each year.
Here's what AnOther's contributors are hoping to stick to in 2011...
Laura Bradley, commissioning editor of AnOther: "Get another cat. Ideally one from the Celia Hammond Animal Trust"
Harriet Walker, columnist for In The Cut: "As always, eat fewer pies"
Zoe Taylor, illustrator for In The Cut: "Make more drawings. Organise an exhibition or book"
Zoe Maughan, picture editor of AnOther: "Talk less and do more. Climb a mountain."
Nobuko Tannawa, columnist for Incoming: "Do one helpful, if not useful, thing everyday!"
Lucia Davies, editorial assistant of AnOther: "Read more, run more, relax more"
Diane Pernet, one of our 2010 Guest Lovers: "Continue building the ASVOFF family and festival, be more disciplined, avoid dairy products, continue discovering great new talents in fashion, film, art and music from around the globe"
Lena Brombacher, founder of The Olfactorialist, part of AnOther Reader: "Drink more, sleep more, work less, take a trip to New York, take a trip to the ocean (Spain or Greece)"
Nancy Waters, editor of AnOther: "Bake more"
Fred Butler, regular AnOther Loves contributor: "It's always to quit smoking but the thing is, I just enjoy it too much to stop! Any advice much appreciated!"
John-Paul Pryor, columnist for State of The Art: "Steal someone else's identity"
