End of Year Resolutions

The year 2011 is coming to an end, and it got me thinking. Every year I attempt to make New Years Resolutions. Yes, sometimes they've actually happened, but for the most part... It just doesn't happen. The biggest hinderance is not my lack of motivation but the idea that I have a whole year in front of me to get it done. Well, I have decided to try something new this year. I am making End of Year Resolutions. Nothing huge, just a couple of goals I have for myself before we ring in the New Years. So here we go...

1. Lose 2 more pounds. Yes I'm aware this is cliche and silly BUT I gained between 15 and 20 pounds during 2010, and this year I have lost all of that except 2 pounds. It's gonna happen folks-- and it's gonna happen WITHOUT me cutting out all the holiday yummys. Just watch.

2. Pay off my debt. This sounds much more intense than it really is. It really just means making sure all of my credit cards are completely paid off when I start the New Year. I want to start the New Year owing no man anything except to love them in Jesus Christ.

So those are my End of Year Resolutions. What are yours??

Headed to Colorado

In a few hours, my family and I are heading to the airport and flying to Colorado! I'm so, so excited to spend some time with them and get a few great days of refreshment in before starting another crazy semester. I wanted to make some goals for myself on this trip to make sure that I remain intentional. Here they go!

(1.) Read at least two books (Emma and Celebration of Discipline)
(2.) Go on a date with Chan to get in some more sister time before we get crazy and never see each other = (
(3.) Go on morning walks with Jesus
(4.) Meet somebody
(5.) Attempt to capture the beauty of winter in a picture or two

Five is good. They may seem simple, but I'll report back on whether or not I do them. I hope you all are having a wonderful last week of break for those who are still off school and a great first week back to those who aren't. And to all of you who aren't even in school... Well I hope you're having a good week! Hah

2011

I told myself I wasn't going to make a New Year's Resolution list this year... Not because I have no vision or no goals, but because I rarely end up accomplishing my goals!! But... Alas, I have changed my mind... First, let's check out which of last year's resolutions I accomplished..

Completed 2010 Resolutions...
1. Started a photoblog for my photography business... Not only that, but I worked on a REAL website () and will be going live THIS WEEK!!!
2. I raised my GPA (barely, but hey I did it)
3. I took a ballet class
4. "Know God in a more intimate way, talking to Him as a constant companion and best friend" By the grace of God, I can honestly say that I got closer to my Creator, and for that I am truly thankful.

The rest of my resolutions largely dealt with traveling, which I only had so much control over. SO I guess I was actually fairly successful this past year. Woohoo!!

And now I present to you 2011's Resolutions... (Drumroll please...)
1. Become more frugal.
2. Plant a garden (I realized that being gone most of the summer might kill that idea)
3. Join the Siesta Sister Scripture Memory Team
4. Cross 10 books off my 1001 Books to Read list

Wow guys... I'm really sorry, but that's all I've got!!! There are a few more between me and God, but I'm not going to share those.

If you've got any suggestions for me... PLEASE SHARE! I'm feelin' pretty pathetic at the moment!!