Resolutions...

I don't make New Years Resolutions.

I just don't.

Probably because I am a slacker and I know I won't keep them, so why have a record of my failure?  It's bad enough that I have a conscience and the failure is known in my own head.

Well, I have been trying out a new thought to tell myself, and it is that your not a failure until you give up. It comes from years of trying to lose weight.  UGH!

I decided to start with one small goal for the new year.

1.  Actually write on this blog 

(that I started since I am a horrible journal writer)

One goal is easy, right?

Because I am who I am, if one is easy then why not 2?  Or 3?  Or 4?  Or 5?

Yep, that is me, I just can't be happy with the simple, so here it is.  A record of my goals for the new year. If I actually stick with goal #1 then by writing the rest here I will have a constant reminder of the them right?  RIGHT!

So here they are...

1. Write on my blog once a week.

 (at the very least once a month!) (see, already slacking)

2. Monthly temple attendance

 (yes I am admitting that I can't even get myself there monthly.  It is really ridiculous and I have no excuse.  I am ashamed)

3. Spend less and save more. 

(I really need to get some debt paid off and get my saving account built up)

4. Run a half marathon.

(yep, I said it.  This is the year!  It helps that Robert is now running with me, this is our goal together)

5. Be kinder and think more of others first.

(I think I'm kind of selfish sometimes and I could stand to be a little kinder. (wait...is kinder a word?  Or, is it more kind?  Hmmmm) I have a friend that NEVER says a bad thing about ANYONE, I want to be more like her. She is kind of my hero in this area.  She is also probably one of 2 or 3 people that read this so thanks Stacey for your example)

Well, that's 5.  I think they are all do-able.  Some a little harder than others for me but I'm gonna give it a try and see what this year brings. I might have a few more in my head but I don't want to overwhelm myself. 

Wish me luck :)

That's All!