2010 and again and again

So far the new year ain't so new. As people make resolutions in a determined manner to make this year better than last, all i can think about is manifest destiny. We are our own wicked gods. Your (my, anyone's) new year could start in August or June or even two days before Christmas if we chose to, but for some reason we take comfort in knowing our new cycle of life will start January 1st and not a moment before. Ninety-four or so hours into 2010 i wonder why we procrastinate until now to make resolutions to change. Understood is that it's the start of the new solar cycle, but it's the principle. People do tiny things towards self-improvement/empowerment throughout the year, but it seems that all the big stuff, the true desires are reserved for midnight. Curious.