Goals for 2012

I have a lot of high expectations for 2012.  After this past year, it has got to be good.  There were a lot of projects that had to be put on hold after my diagnosis in July, but I hope to tackle them in this new year.  I've learned that I need to take the time to enjoy life, and not just tackle my to do lists.  I finish my chemotherapy treatments at the end of January, and after that here is what I will be up to:


1. Take the time to read a book a month.  I have a list started, but if you have suggestions, leave them in the comments! 

I just finished this one after Christmas.

2. Simplify and declutter.  I have already started a list of donations as well as a list for Craigslist.  I'm tired of digging through a closet of old clothes I don't wear (and I'm talking some pieces that I've had since high school, I know, I know...).  Books I've read, home decor that is no longer my style, etc.  I take good care of my "stuff" so sometimes it sticks with me longer than it should.


3. Something I've wanted to do for a LONG time, is transfer all of my pictures onto CDs.  I haven't done this in years.  It's going to be a huge undertaking.  Also, filling all of my empty picture frames. 

August 23, 2008

4. Eat for my health.  There is something about being told you can't have something that makes you REALLY want it.  I dream of salads and grapes...and sushi...  I want to eat more fresh foods and cook at home more frequently.  


5. Exercise more.  I don't love cardio.  But I am going to at least get down with my Just Dance game and take walks when the weather is nice.  If I forget to close my curtains and you see me flailing around my living room, keep driving...  I have a lot of work to do to build my endurance up to what it used to be pre-ginorm chest tumor.

6. Spend more time on Fancy, even after I go back to work.  It has been a great outlet for me these last few months.

7. Blog once a week-ish.  I'm not going to make any promises.


8. Finish the second floor of our home by the end of 2012.  This will mostly be a Josh thing, but I am hoping to help more when I am done with treatments.  He has been very diligent and working up there when he has time.  




9. Have a little vegetable garden.  I started one last year right before my life turned into chaos.  Needless to say, that didn't last long.


10. Dig up the monstrosity that is my backyard.  The previous owners left remnants of their pool and surrounding plants.  Time to rent a bobcat and dig it all up.  It's seriously a jungle by July.


11. Do a daily devotional or read the bible daily.  I already have the book on my nightstand, just need to stick with it.


12. After all of the people who reached out to me these last several months, I really want to spend more time helping others, outside of my job.  




Happy New Year and be safe!

Happy New Year!

 

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season.  I took a little break from blogging to enjoy my family, my how time flies!  I can't believe it's 2011 & I'm hopeful that I'll make every day count!  Here are some of my goals for the new year:

1) Be more organized-I already have my 2011 calendar color coded.  Organization is always easier in January.  I hope that I can maintain it all year!

2) Live frugally-I have started coupon clipping...well I've always clipped them, but I want to start learning how to combine them and actually use them!  It's a bit overwhelming, I get frequent emails from Clippin' With Carrie and I have started small, just focusing on a couple stores and the things I know I need.

3) Blog more-Hopefully soon I will get a chance to share some things I've learned along the way.  First up, legitimate points & rewards websites.  I started freshmen year in college and I have been hooked ever since.  

See you soon!

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone enjoyed a safe New Year's Eve! Here are a few of my main resolutions for the new year:

1. Take better care of myself (healthier eating, more exercise, & 8 hours a night).
2. Organize and MAINTAIN all of my "junk".
3. Create a budget and try to stick to it.
4. Pass my exam and find a full time job that I love!
5. Buy a house when this apartment lease is up.

What are some of your resolutions?

Quote of the Day

"People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas." ~Author Unknown