New Year's Eve

I love New Year's Eve. I think it's just the anticipation of the New Year and all the new beginnings that are possible. I know it's just another day but it represents so much more. I always make NY's Resolutions but I read on a blog the other day that the French don't call them resolutions but wishes instead ...I like that. However these are wishes that I will put energy into. 

First an ode to 2011....Top 10 List 

1. Started skookum with Court

2. Bought my first car (by myself)

3. Became a Zumba addict

4. Went to WV and saw family and had a great vacation with my mom

5. Bought a mower and mowed the yard by myself (a first)

6. Became a grill enthusiast(here's to more grill nights in 2012)

7. Had my first garage sale

8. Ran my first 5k

9. Quit 2 jobs (hopefully 3rd times a charm) 

10. Spent a lot of time with friends and made some great memories

Onto the Resolutions(wishes) ...broken out into 3 categories

Health #1 

1. Water intake (80 oz a day) I'll have to write in another post the conversation Court and I had the other day about when to drink water)

2. Exercise 4 times a week at least

3. Try new classes and keep up with the running 

4. More strength training and muscle buildup

5. Blog consistently (doesn't have to be everyday)

6. Eat mindfully

Finances #2

1. Car payments so I can payoff car in 2.5 years

2. Roth IRA

3. Only eat out once a week (this is a resolution every year but I've seen how much money I waste by eating out and it's also harder on the calories)

Spirituality/Other #3

1. Read the Bible (I'm following a guide on how to do this in a year) I feel like I've grown up in church however I am not very versed at all in the Bible. I would at least like to read it and be able to form my own opinions and know what I'm talking about when others discuss it. 

2. Attend meditation class at least once a month

3. Find a place to volunteer here in OKC 

4. Gratitude journal (already have my composition book ready to go) 

5. Go to Spain (this plan is in the works)