A new year....a new me.

That's the plan anyway.

I have so much that I need to get done this year.
But, I don't set resolutions.
I've failed at them too many times.

Now...I just pray for direction.
God knows what I want.
But, most of all....
God knows what I need.

I just tell myself I'm going to do better.
And since I've started doing things this way...
I've found that I have done exactly what I said I would do.

So, I'm doing that again.

I'm going to do better about eating healthy.
I lost 25 lbs last year...and gained a few of them back.
But, I'm ok with that.
I take that as a self-compliment.
I like my own cooking.
But, now I'm going to be more careful about what I eat.
And I need to quit, not cut down, the Diet Cokes!
And drink more water. I do drink a lot of water.
But not when the choice is water or Diet Coke!

I'm going push myself harder at my job.
Since I'm basically self-employed (Aflac),
how much I make is up to me. 

I'm going to do better at getting rid of things that I don't need.
After two successful yard sales this year, I still have too much
junk in my attic. In order for me to organize it the way I want it,
half of it will have to go. Ok, over half of it.

And speaking of organizing...I have become a bit fanatic about it.
I have started mega cleaning each room in my house.
I'm going through closets, cabinets, drawers and shelves.
I started this before the new year, but I promise to continue
until it's all finished. I've bought new tubs, baskets and plastic bins
to organize our things. I CAN NOT wait until my whole house is how
I want it to be.
Everything.
In.
It's.
Place.

I'm going to do better about doing things I want to do....
like crafting, (I have a Pinterest list a mile long)
refinishing furniture, (that I've put off for too long)
re-decorating the guest room,
and traveling to see friends I haven't seen in years
(which means I will be planning a trip to Alaska!)
and writing my book.
Yes, I'm writing a book.
I never told you that before did I? Surprise!
I'd like to finish it this year, but if that doesn't happen,
then I'm okay with that too. 
I can't write the ending yet.
Not until some other things in my life happen first.

I'm also going to write a cookbook. When?
I'll fit it in my schedule.
I don't know yet...but in time.
It'll happen.
And if it doesn't happen this year, then that's ok too.


I also want to start my own business.
I'm hoping that can happen this year.
Some other things need to come in to play
before I can focus on that...but for now...
I'm still taking notes, doing research, and making plans.

I have some major life changes going on this year.
I'll fill you in as they happen.
But, just know this.
In the end, I will be a much better, happier ME !!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!