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!!!