The new year is always a time when people like to make resolutions and I am no exception, but for once I feel like I am entering the next chapter better than I left the previous. These last few years have undoubtedly been full of trials, sadness, stress and hurdles. I am going to make my #1 resolution for this year to be more comfortable with who I am. I feel like I have somehow lost my identity and have been trying to get it back.
Among all the hard times, there have been some great things this past year.
-We became homeowners again! Even though it is NOT my dream house, it is OUR house. Now if only we could make it a home and not just a house, I would be thrilled.
-Both Brent and I managed to lose a notable amount of weight together. Even though we gained a little back after getting off track for a while, we still came out better than we started the year with.
-I finally found a hobby I enjoy and that brings me joy. My chickens may seem silly to most but I really love them. They come when I call them, they give my family delicious healthy eggs, and they are pretty low maintenance. The fact that the entertainment factor is there and they are living garbage disposals is just an added bonus.
-I finished this past semester with a 95 in each class. I actually enjoyed the classes I took this time and learned a lot from both of them. I only have 2 classes left until I can graduate so there is now a light at the end of the tunnel.
-All three girls got into the charter school nearby. I think they have all grown academically and all three are great students. Despite moving from school to school, they have been able to make friends quite easily and for that I am thankful. I couldn't be more proud of them as all girls are making A's with some B's sprinkled in.
-I learned I love to run. I wish I had learned this a long time ago.
With all that said, here are a few goals Id like to set for the coming year:
-Potty train my last kid. Strange? maybe, but if you have been changing diapers for 11 years straight, you would make this a priority also.
-Make, and stick with a budget.
-Recharge my weight loss plan. These last two are cliche' but popular for a reason no doubt.
-Get my garden up and going.
-Run or walk in a 5K and possibly do the Dirty Dash. I was so injured last time I had to skip it, this year it needs to happen.
-Take a REAL family vacation. We really, really need to do this. I really want to see the ocean again.
-Finally, I would like to make this blog look like a real web page. I am technically challenged but I'd like it to have a little pizzazz. Maybe then I'd make it a point to actually blog more.
I wish you all a great New Year!
