Friday, December 30, 2011

Just a few more days until the New Year

The New Year is going to happen in 2 days...Sunday.  It's another year that I'm sure will go by really fast.  I wanted to try something new and see how long it lasts.  Whenever I say that it doesn't last very long, but I have high hopes for this.  I made up a list of "Goals for 2012" instead of Resolutions or Revolutions (some choose revolutions and set a date to get started by).  These goals are hanging on my fridge and I spent a lot of time thinking about them.  I have 10 goals that I hope to achieve by this time next year.  Here are my goals:

  1. I will read a daily devotional and spend time with God in the quiet early morning before work.
  2. I will focus on my friendships and my relationship with God.
  3. I will change my way of thinking to the positive.
  4. I will eat healthy and cook once a week (try something new once a month).
  5. I will make healthy breakfasts on the weekends.
  6. I will work out 3 days a week, including running/walking.
  7. I will have a girls/friend night once a month.
  8. I will craft once a month.
  9. I will get A’s in all grad classes this year.
  10. I will have my apartment painted by summer.
This is going to be a big undertaking, but I'm happy to have them.  Having them posted here and on my fridge will hopefully hold me accountable.  A lot of them I have to wait (like getting As in my grad classes) because they are on a set time.  I liked phrasing it "I will" instead of "I want to" because it has me thinking of "I will" be able to do this.  Best part, nowhere in there does it say anything about guys.  I'm trying something new this year, I'm not focusing (or trying not to focus) on the guy situation.  I'm focusing on my friendships and my life the way God intended.  He has the right guy picked out for me and what better way to start this new way of thinking than the new year.

Top 5 for today:
1. Successful pancakes and bacon for breakfast with the girls
2. Girls night/movie night with a friend :)
3. Having my goals written out for the New Year
4. Thank You cards done!
5. Spending some time downstairs with the landlord and his girlfriend :)
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  1. NaomiJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Are your goals S.M.A.R.T.?? =) I never make resolutions, hate them and the idea. I like your list, and I like your fridge idea. Need to keep them visible. If you ever need a "quick" devo, the button on my blog is what I use (or try to be consistent in using!). It really is applicable and meaningful. Cooking . . . do you have a crock pot? You need one! Maybe I can give you some of my good/easy recipes. Working out? We need to work on that one, but I do recommend early morning. Sometimes easiest, otherwise stick to the same 3 days/times. Hmmm....what else.....A's? Whatever, check that one off your list, not a problem for you! Positive thinking, a good one, and I'll try to keep you accountable for that one, and not drag you down with me once and a while . . . we haven't added to our encouragement wall lately, have we?!?!? I promise to pray for you in the new year my friend!

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