Happy New Year from the Jewrotica Team!

By editor on January 1, 2013

It’s that classic question: What are your New Year’s resolutions?

Earlier this week, each Jewrotica team member took a few moments to appreciate the past year and reflect on our hopes for 2013. We wish for you, dear readers, a new year filled with love, family, friends, compassion, gratitude and mindfulness!

Ayo: I never really got into New Year’s resolutions but, taking a page from the holiday, I started taking on Rosh HaShana resolutions a few years back. (The alliteration for R”H resolutions is way better anyway…) My favorite Rosh HaShana resolution that I’ve kept has been to speak out the compliments that I think, and this resolution has brought many a genuine smile to the faces of those around me.

David: Golly. Uhm. I resolve to never go to bad parties again! Also I resolve to be a better man. How’s that?

Adi: My resolution, as it is every year, is to read 100 books by next January and to master vegetarian Sephardic cooking. (If you’ve got recipes, dear readers, I’m all ears!)

Larisa: My resolution is for a little bit more music and a little bit less 9-5 schedule.

Mara: My new years resolution is to finish writing a book and spend as much time as possible with my two children who are growing up way to fast!

Tamar: Ask for what I want more, and be open to not getting it.

Karalyn: To live out more of the fantasies I write about!

Limor: Open up body and soul to recreational pleasure in your quest of any titillating expedition sans (Oy) guilt and inhibitions…

What are your resolutions for 2012?

Founder and editor of Jewrotica, Ayo spent the past two years full-time RVing North America with her Jewish educational film program. Ayo alternates between intensely pursuing fun new experiences and equally intensely trying to do good by people. She would love to hear from you.

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