Looking forward to this new year which is only an hour and 45 minutes old, I have a great hope for it, as I do for every new year. Aside from the traditional "I want to lost 20 lbs" or "I want to save more money", I have a few things that I want to focus on as well.
1. I want to be healthy.
As a diagnosed diabetic now for almost 2 years, I finally get the fact that I need to really take care of my self. And not just in a " I'll switch to Diet Coke" kind of way. I need to maintain my health so I can be here to celebrate 2025 as it comes ringing in. From proper use of meds, to more healthful eating, and exercising - there is a lot involved. But, the way to success is through small changes every day. I want to make healthy choices on a daily basis. Specifically, I want to use the treadmill I received for my birthday 4-5 times a week. I want to put away all things white - sugar, flour, high fat dairy, butter - and choose instead those things that will put health and healing into my body. I want to celebrate my 40th wedding anniversary with my husband by my side, not by my bedside in a hospital. So, yeah, this is a big one!
2. I want to be happy.
I am generally a happy person. So, I am not looking to "get happy." I am looking to maintain the happiness that I have been blessed with in my life. Things that make me happy are :
- My husband, Tom
- My dog, Fraizer
- My Job with CVS
- My Church
- Completing my degree
These are the things that I want to remain in a good place in my life. I should be finished with my degree in a year and a half. Which, I have to admit, is a lot sooner than I thought I'd complete it. I am attending school online with University of Phoenix, and it is GREAT! I love that I am back reading, studying, writing, and using my mind. I am a pretty smart person. Once I complete the BSM, I want to go straight into getting my Master's in Human Resources. Within 2 -3 years, I should be finished with this. It will mean so much to me personally and professionally to do this! Happiness for me, and more opportunities for my career! I can't think of anything better!
3. I want to give more love this year than I ever have.
I am a very loved person. From my husband to my family to my friends - I have to say, I am truly blessed in regards to this one! I want to focus on giving this love back to those who love me. With my life the way that it is, being so busy and all, it is super convenient for me to adopt a selfish mindset quickly. I want to make sure that I am not forgetting those around me when I am busy. I want to take time for my husband and be the wife that he deserves. I want to spend more time with Fraizer, making sure he gets all the doggie love and exercise that craves and needs. I want to be a good sister, aunt, and friend! But even just writing this, it seems like so much. So, I need to be able to seize opportunities in the moment. Make each day count.
I guess that is the point of this blog. To really capture and take notice of the little ways that my life ebbs and flows. Yes, these are lofty ideals that I have written here. But I think they are definintely doable.
So, as 2008 has drifted away, and 2009 is but a mere glimpse of hope, I have begun this blog to "suck the marrow out of life" and revel what is about to happen!
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