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Lent – Day 1, March 5, 2014

I am following www.40acts.org.uk for Lent this year. Day one is starting a journal and beginning with a gratitude list. Here goes:

A God who teaches agape love
A solid family
A phenomenal array of friends
A band of adorable pets
Hope that tomorrow will be warmer than today
(but if not warmer, at least not in the negative numbers)

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.

What to do in 2013:

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.
Write for this blog daily.
This is my 9th consecutive day. I’ve never done more than 2 days in a row.
Keep my bedroom organized.
The last time was in 1983.
Before # 3, I need to organize my bedroom.
I’ll have the cats help by picking up their own toys.
Clean and organize the old section of the basement.
Can I just pull up a Best Way garbage truck?
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.
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.
Nap as needed, pray often, and scrapbook with friends.
I needed something I’m guaranteed to complete.

What will you do in 2013?

Posted by Humor Happens on January 10, 2013 in Uncategorized

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The stories within represent what I see in life. You may see things differently, and I respect that we may differ. The only intent is to enjoy life. May your life's journey bring you joy and humor, in addition to all of those other aspects that run rampant through our daily lives.
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