MandySue: End of the Year (almost)

MandySue: End of the Year (almost): The end of the year always brings about reflection- what we could have done, what we could have done different, what we would have never ch...

End of the Year (almost)

The end of the year always brings about reflection- what we could have done, what we could have done different, what we would have never changed, the happy times, the sad times. Was it a good year or a bad year? Was it everything I thought it was going to be?

This year was a good year. Things happened this year that I thought would never happen, we are sharing our home with a child. He will go home in five months but how awesome to have an impact on another person. We look forward to doing it again next school year.

I learned that I am a lot stronger than I thought. There have been ups and downs with my family. At one time I would have cried gallons of tears over the downs but now I realize that I can not control what other people do or say I have let many things go.

For many years I have said that family is not a related by blood but by love. This year has proved that true more times than I can count. Two wonderful ladies became a bigger part of my life this year and they encourage me and make me feel loved and they ask me about my life. I have been blessed more than I deserved by just having these ladies in my life.

For many years I have bemoaned the fact that I don't have a best friend (really does a 40 year old need a best friend?) This year I was blessed with a friend that is always there for me and goes out of her way for me and never fails to make me laugh. She has allowed me to be a part of her family and I am forever grateful to her.

So what am I going to do in 2012? I am not sure yet... I do know that I want to lose weight. My goal? Two pounds a week. And to get moving. I have a big comfy chair that I seem to be glued to most of the time. I need to MOVE. So to lose the weight I want to start walking then move on to running.

I have realized that I need to set small goals for myself. I want to start by walking around my block. It my be once, it may be twice but I want to start small. The best time to do this is in the morning which means I need to get up an hour earlier than I do now but it will be worth it. This will also give me time to have a prayer time and Bible study.

I may also look into yoga. I have read that it will help with my anxiety issues as well as my weight. I need to do things that are easily assessable and inexpensive. I can get a yoga tape to follow on the days that I do not walk (when it is raining)

I need help doing this. If you see me ask me if I have exercised. If I haven't ask me why not. Do not let me give poor excuses, no time, overslept, sore back. Ask me if how cokes/coffee/teas I have had. I need to drink more water and decrease my caffeine intake.

And lastly I have a favor to ask. I am a needy person and I need people to spoil me lol. Sponser a goal for me; I make it to 250 and I get a prize... lol. A small one, a new coffee cup, a new water jug, a new pen for work. I told you I was needy..

I want to share my journey with you. I am not disciplined and I want to change that. I want people to share in the good things and the bad things. Too often we share the good things (my hubby bought me a present!!!) but not the bad things (if my hubby farts one more time today I will shove a cork..) well you get the idea. I am encouraged not only by a persons triumphs but buy their failures as well. Knowing that someone overcame set backs is awesome.

So Happy 2012 and my changes go into effect in six days!!!