Two adult basic education students wrote to us telling us some of their thoughts about the new millennium and shared some of the promises they hope to keep. Read on and find out what they have to say.

The year 2000, the start of a new millennium, is another opportunity to turn over a new leaf. This year I resolve to do a better job of being good to myself. That is not to say that I will spend all of my time soaking in a hot tub, with glowing candles, burning incense, and listening to soft music. I do intend, however, to weed out some of my unnecessary trips on life’s treadmill. The hectic days when dry-cleaning, library books, and visiting with Aunt Sally are crammed in a one hour time frame will end. The evenings I spend with my grandchildren with Corn Twists and Teletubbies won’t get interrupted by a friend’s desire to go for a walk or to finish a women’s group project. This year I am determined to put a new twist on the old saying, “what you do, do well”. In the new year, 2000, I resolve to do fewer things but enjoy them more.

There are some people who said that there will be a computer virus in the year two thousand that will shut computers down. There will also be new technology. Some people said that the world will come to an end. I believe that good things will come in the year two thousand. What do you think?

New year resolutions occur when people change or add something to their lives. At the beginning of a new year, we usually hear people talk about resolutions. Many people find it hard to follow through with their resolutions.

Here are three things you can do to make sure you keep any resolutions you make this year.

Do you have any thoughts on how you plan to live your life in the year 2000? Answering the following questions may give you some ideas about resolutions you may want to make.

1. Should I be concerned about my health?
2. Do I treat my family and friends fairly?
3. Do I take time to relax?
4. Do I have good spending habits?
5. Do I spend enough time with my family?