Well, it's finally 2010! A new year is upon us. Out with the old, in with the new. Gone is the bad, and here is hopefully a new year full of all good. Well that's the plan anyways. :-)
I really love this time of year. It's a time where I feel cleansed or at least the need to cleanse my life. Not sure exactly why now, as opposed to any other time of the year, except that every year around this time I feel the need to completely go through our closet and get rid of old stuff, organize and clean each room to a "T", start new projects and finish old ones, and of course start...or should I say...get back on a mini-diet and start working out again. Some of these are of course more fun than others LOL. But either way, they all kind of come about around this time of year. I guess most people think that way. We think of a new year as a new start in a way. Like we erased the chalkboard and get to start all over, fresh. Not really, but we all have that mind set. I know I do. Our family had a lot happen last year, both good and not so good. So starting a new year, with as crazy as a year as we have coming up, is kinda refreshing. Looking forward to new things and new changes and trying to not look back on some things that weren't so great is part of what makes the new year...just that, a new year.
Part One of my new year, new changes attitude is to, blog more. I never really liked writing papers or writing in general but as I've gotten older I've actually surprised myself and enjoy it. I know alot of people only check out my blog from time to time and of course it's mostly family, but even if no one read it, I think just being able to "talk" about my life happenings is some sort of release for me. So Part One is def off to a great start, more blogging. :-)
Part Two of my new year, new changes attitude is to get my house in order. I've been working two jobs for the last 6 months or so and it's really taken a toll on me physically and mentally...which makes sense because the more time I spend working, the less time I have for everything else. Which def would include my house. For instance. I have wanted to paint our bedroom since we moved into our house, which was about a year and a half ago, but just haven't because of time, money, or just will. Whatever it was, it just hadn't gotten done. But then last week in the midst of all the holiday madness, between work and family and everything else...I was sitting in our room staring at my completely plain tan walls and thought to myself, shoot I'm just gonna do it! So, I told Dan...Babe, were painting our room this weekend. No excuses, it's getting done. I've been wanting to do it and now that it's a new year it's time for a new room. He said alright, let's do it. So, Sunday while Addi was down for a nap, we did it. And let me tell you...it's looks awesome!! What a difference. What a difference such a small adjustment can make. And that's part of why I have this new attitude this year. I have let things slide and it makes a difference in how you feel and the overall flow of your life. So, a few more tweaks to our room and that part is done. Next is organizing the hall closet and cupboards, like organizing my scrap booking stuff for one, and then organizing the garage and getting all the "Crap" in there in order, and then finally the backyard. Which is quite a task because we need money to do what we want back there...but I think the few ideas we have for now will make a big difference for now until we're able to make major changes. So even though part two is an ongoing project for the whole year, it def feels good to have a goal to work towards and get my house back to normal.
Part three of my new year, new changes attitude is to (which I'm sure this won't surprise you...) start eating healthier and working out. I say this every year of course and usually I do pretty good, but eventually, after boat season winds down I slack off and get way out of shape. So this year, my goal is to lose the extra flab and to keep it off, for good. Also to have a healthier lifestyle. Eating better foods, like fruits and veggies, and cutting out the fast food and....the hardest part for me...the candy. I know, I'm like a 5 year old when it comes to candy. I love it and can never get enough of it. Sad, but so true. Dan makes fun of me all the time cause I can never just have one piece...I'll eat the whole bag. And because we have so many weddings this year and events that I would like to look slim and trim for, I figure now is as good a time as any to get with the program. Not that it'll be easy by any means, cause I will be the first to admit that I really don't like working out...but Dan and I are both on the same page and are willing to sweat it out, literally, to get in shape and get healthy. So with that, I'm hitting the treadmill tomorrow!! One last day to vege out and eat my fave, pizza. :-)
And the final part of my new year, new change attitude is just that...a new attitude. I'm the kinda person that stresses when there's not enough money, or my outfit isn't just right, or things don't go according to plan. I've def gotten better over the years, because we all know that with a baby you kinda just have to. But I've realized looking back on 2009 that I stressed ALOT about stuff that honestly, didn't really matter. Looking back I have realized that things have a way of working out somehow and in the end all will be OK.
So I guess my new year's resolution this year (if you want to call it that...) is to take things as I go and try to stress less, not just with money, but with everything in my life. This year...and from now on...I'm going to try to stress less, try to go with the flow, and try to not sweat the small stuff. And to go for what I want, without hesitation. My first order of business, start school! This year is going to be a year full of changes and new things, school being one of them. I know I'm def looking forward to starting a new career and starting this new year with a new attitude!! I'm hoping in the end it'll all pay off!
So with that, Happy 2010 everyone! And good luck with all of your "new years resolutions", whatever they may be....
PS...LOTS of pics to follow. My camera battery was dead, and then I couldn't find the battery charger. But now I've found it so I'll be posting pics from the end of 2009 shortly. :-) Thanks!
Such a cutie pie!
Yeah!! I love presents!!
Opening gifts with Gma and Gpa Smith...a new shopping cart!!
Kisses and snuggles with Gma Bailey!
Girls Bake Day 2009...Addi actually got to help out this year!!
Ohhh Snow!!
We actually got a pretty good amount of snow...
Our little drummer girl!
Our new little nephew, Baby Tyler...ETA: March 5th
Such a cutie pie!
Yeah!! I love presents!!
Opening gifts with Gma and Gpa Smith...a new shopping cart!!
Kisses and snuggles with Gma Bailey!
Girls Bake Day 2009...Addi actually got to help out this year!!
Ohhh Snow!!
We actually got a pretty good amount of snow...
Our little drummer girl!
Our new little nephew, Baby Tyler...ETA: March 5th
