{Happy New Year}

So tomorrow starts a brand new year....Hello 2013!

 

Where did the year go? I'm not sure, but kinda glad to just put that baby to bed. I love the beginning of a new year...a chance to try again with a fresh, clean slate.

 

I have a love/hate relationship with resolutions....I hate that they seem so cliche', but love setting goals and trying to reach them throughout the year. I don't always succeed, but it at least gives me a target to shoot for....so....here are the 2013 goals:

 

PERSONAL

 

*finish writing out the book of Psalm

*memorize (for real) Psalm 139

*log 500 walking/jogging miles

*compete in 6 races, 5k or longer

*get strong, healthy, & lighter

*document life (using Project Life, photography, & journaling)

*go on a solo weekend trip (this was the best thing I did in 2012)

 

MARRIAGE

 

*monthly date night (create date envelopes to help Q with ideas)

*nightly deviotional/prayer time by phone

*go on 2 weekend trips, just us

*pray daily for Quentin

*media free zone when Q is home on weekends (FB, Pinterest, Twitter, etc)

*read 2 books on marriage

 

CHILDREN

 

*sit down at table for dinner with Blake & connect nightly

*pray with Blake each night before bed (never too late to start)

*tour UAM college with Blake

*encourage Blake to find job & help him set a budget to buy a truck

*help Mallorye organize her house

*keep Olivia twice a month overnight to allow Mal & Matt time alone

*Sunday Dinner with our immediate family

*go on a family vacation

 

MINISTRY/FRIENDSHIP/EXTENDED FAMILY

 

*find a small group to join

*send encouraging text to Praise Team each week

*send a hand-written note of encouragement to someone each week

*visit my mom & Jack once a month just because

*have a friend date once a month

*visit extended family once a month..alternating people (Mema, dad, Rudy/Carolyn, Tiff, Liz, etc)

*invite extended family for dinner 4x over the year...just because

 

BUSINESS/BLOGGING

 

*blog twice a week minimum

*execute BRAG business plan

*blog photo shoots within a week of shoot

*adhere to a strict NO WORK policy for Sundays

*renew nurses license

*take 1 continuing education class

 

FINANCIAL

 

*create budget & live by it

*set up an emergency savings account & put $2500 in it

*set a Christmas budget & stick to it

*purchase a "new-to-us" economical vehicle

 

Ok, I know this all looks like alot, but it's all doable...well...there may be a few stretches {grin}. What good are goals if they don't stretch you a little though?

 

So, here's to a new year of possibilities, adventures,

 experiences, and memories!

 It's gonna be a sweet ride!