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Farewell 2013, Greetings 2014

One year is coming to a close and another is opening up. I look forward to new opportunities for all good things to come.

In 2013, I made a few resolutions, some of which I succeeded in keeping:

  • Go to the gym once-a-week when I’m not volunteering: Maintained for 6 months.
  • Write in a journal daily: Maintained (or went back to complete) for 9 months … until I lost it. (This is 6 months longer than all past attempts.)
  • Found the journal in month 11 behind some overgrown dust bunnies … and still haven’t gotten back in the swing of it.
  • Eat more fruits and veggies: Which I do better when they are in season with an abundant garden out back.
  • Read 95 books in 2013: Read 100. (I’m hoping that 5% helps to bolster some that weren’t so good.)
  • Finish: scrapbooking through 2010: Done!
  • One blog for each day of 2013. Done!

In 2014, my resolutions are about the same. There are a few additions:

  • Find joy in everyday … even if it’s a cat antic or eating a fresh raspberry.
  • Get a 2014 journal and don’t lose it … while actually writing in it daily (or near so) for one year.
  • Start and finish scrapbooking 2011, and perhaps some of 2012.
  • Drink more tea and less soda pop.
  • Blog at least weekly. (Daily was too stressful, hence bullet #1 for 2014.)

What are your plans for 2014? What were your successes for 2013?

Praying you have a good year, and that health and happiness are in you every step of the way.

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Posted by on January 1, 2014 in Uncategorized

 

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When I’m out and about, I often think of great content for this blog. However, I feel it’s rude at the time to get out my cell phone and text myself (yes, the person I text the most is me – no text, no get done) (yes, I feel it is rude to dink around on my phone, even for legit reasons, when I’m with others). So, when I sit down at night to work on this, that fantastic idea is completely and utterly gone from my head.

I used to have a fantastic memory! Details galore: clothes, dates, times, who, when, what, etc. Over the years (and I’m not THAT old), it has diminished greatly. I’m not sure if it’s from the migraines or the medications to prevent or abort them. Any which way, if I do drag out my cell phone with you, there’s a 90% chance I’m sending myself a reminder for something-or-other. Usually dates, times, and the like.

Just like the clouds in the sky, my memory of things just flits right on by.

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Posted by on May 27, 2013 in Uncategorized

 

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2013 Resolutions

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What to do in 2013:

  1. Write in my journal daily.
    I’ve heard that after 30 consecutive days, anything becomes a long-term habit. I’ve never made it past 3 months.
  2. Write for this blog daily.
    This is my 9th consecutive day. I’ve never done more than 2 days in a row.
  3. Keep my bedroom organized.
    The last time was in 1983.
  4. Before # 3, I need to organize my bedroom.
    I’ll have the cats help by picking up their own toys.
  5. Clean and organize the old section of the basement.
    Can I just pull up a Best Way garbage truck?
  6. Read 95 books.
    I’m already 3% behind according to www.goodreads.com. I can always throw in some children’s books to achieve that one.
  7. Lose 15 pounds and keep it off.
    I have a gym membership, I just might use it. I could also reduce the carbs (Not this carb-a-holic!). I hear laughter can wear away pounds. That’s my plan: Laugh it off.
  8. Nap as needed, pray often, and scrapbook with friends.
    I needed something I’m guaranteed to complete.

What will you do in 2013?

 
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Posted by on January 10, 2013 in Uncategorized

 

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