I have decided that no matter how much I give myself a pep talk about what I need to do and should do I really don't do it. Well here are a list of goals I have made for this year and I will keep you posted on my progress.
1. Exercise...not just every once in a while but consistently so when it gets warmer outside I will be in shape to do long runs and not start out will dinky ones. With the summers so short I really want to take advantage of the nice weather when I can.
2. Blogging...I know I am going to have to work at this one. I have gotten out of the habit so now I just need to back into it. That means I need to take pictures (which I should be doing anyway) and putting them onto the computer. I think of all the cute and funny things that my kids have said, but are now lost. With each pregnancy my "momnesia " has gotten worse; in other words my I.Q. has dropped considerably.
3. Being on time...I hate being "that friend" who is consistently 10 minutes late. There are only so many times that you can blame your kids and lost shoes. I have decided that I also become a raging cow when I know that I am going to be late and I turn into "mean mommy". Not something that I am proud of and not something that I like. So I'm trying! (to be on time, not mean)
4. Finishing what I start...I have million projects that are in different phases of completion. I just get bored with something so I start something new without finishing what it was that I was doing. (do you follow?) My friends have told me that I could sell the crocheted booties that I make at craft shows at the end of the year. I thought I might give it a shot. If nothing else I will be ahead for baby gifts.
5. Simplifying....Because we moved up here last year so suddenly, I didn't really get the chance to debulk which I really like to do each time we move. I know I am weird but I really like to throw stuff away (Travis makes sure his stuff is tidy when he leaves on trips). I have a massive amount of boxes that still need to be gone through but I have been too lazy to do so. I lost one of my favorite earrings in the crawls space the other night so I guess it gives me motivation to start.
6. Reading to learn something not just to read....I have come to realize that I am a very superficial reader. I was talking to my friend the other night about a book that I had read and thought was wonderful. I suggested it to her and she thought it was awful. She said that she hated how it depicted this and that (really in depth analysis). I guess I am just a shallow reader. I do not analyze what the author's agenda is, nor any hidden meaning. I guess I just read to read. So here is to a newer, brainier me.
Well, this is what I have so far. Here I come 2011!
7 comments:
Cute family Allie, I understand being happy for the new year and new beginnings......sometimes it feels like I'm always behind on the person I really want to be, that I'm tired of "just talking" and not doing! Maybe it is a mom thing, but I guess the good thing is that we are at least recognizing in ourselves what we want to make better and then trying to be successful at changing those things. So here is to accomplishing your goals... and not being too hard on yourself.
I hope things are treating you good in your new place.
It was fun to see you when you were here! That picture must be from the wedding. It's definitely not Alaska! Good luck with your goals. I'm doing great on some of mine and really terrible on others. But I'll keep trying. We were on time for 9:00 church 3 Sundays in a row. But then yesterday, Jeromy had to leave 1/2 hour before us to set up chairs, and the kids and I slipped in next to him at 9:02. Dang it!! I guess he really does help us get out the door.
You're brave to put your goals out there for us all to see...and so we can pester you about them! ;) You're a good example. Maybe I will take a few ideas from you.
I like your goals. I'm totally with you about the "Mean mommy" thing when we're late. I can feel my blood pressure start to rise as my kids just mose-y along like we have all day to go where we're going. I'm really working on getting places on time...its a work in progress. :)
Also, I'm a total shallow reader too. Although, I'm okay with it. I don't really watch TV...so reading is my one lazy escape. :) I do like to read to learn too though...so I try to mix up what I read.
Yay for a new post! I've really missed catching up on your cute family! Great goals you set my friend! You are amazing. I keep hoping to hear that Travis has to come to Vegas for something again...would love to see you!!
Yea! You are wonderful! Can't wait to read more blog posts this year. However, It will probably make me miss you guys more.
I think u r already amazing just as you are. Well... maybe the late thing can go away and then, perfection! LOL Miss you.
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