New Year's resolutions are always made with great intention and seldomly upheld by the end of January ... this year I have a few that I really think will stick...I want them to stick and that determination must count for something!
Exercise ... yep that is always on the list! For Christmas we are getting an elliptical machine as our present for one another. I really need more cardio in my daily workout in order to loose the few pounds hanging out in undesirable locations ;-) I was doing really well with running but by mid-November it just got too cold for me to run outside and for many reasons we have decided not to get a gym membership right now (time, money...need I go on?). Instead we looked at some home workout equipment and settled on an elliptical - it will be delivered just after Christmas and I cannot wait to get my hands on it.
Write ... I write a lot at least on the computer ... between blogging, email, message boards I frequent and with the addition of homework very soon...I write a lot. But I also love personal notes and who does not love getting a handwritten note in the mail. By far I lag behind in my penmanship and good manners when it comes to writing personal notes, birthday cards and thank you notes. I truly have so much to be thankful for and have many wonderful people in my life that deserves a little special attention. My mission for this year is to write one handwritten note/letter/card a day ... and actually send it out!
Study ... school starts on January 17th. I am very excited to be going back. Nervous too. It will be my first time back on the school bench in over 10 years. My study skills will likely need a little dusting but hopefully I will be back in full swing in no time.
Live ... and be present ~ really be present and enjoy the little moments in life. Enjoy the daily things that happens all the time even when we are just rushing through the day. These last many months, I have craved a lot of solitude and often found my self in deep thought. I always love spending time with my children, but I am also aware that my grief and sadness impacted my being completely there mentally with them all the time especially over last summer. While the sadness still lingers and I am often quick to tears ... life around me brings much beauty and joy to my heart ... being truly present to enjoy all this is a very important goal for me.
I am so excited for 2012 to get here and while these last days of 2011 settles upon us, I will take the time to count all my blessings and let the joy and beauty of the Christmas season overflow my heart. I truly have so many things to be grateful for...
~ Merry Christmas ... Glaedelig Jul ~
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