So, that year kinda sucked. There were some good things, some really good things, and then the last half of it really took a downward spiral for some reason. I'm trying not to let the bad memories take away from the happy memories. Also, I discovered that I have a really good set of friends and family surrounding me.
I'm hoping 2011 is better. A lot better. And although I think New Year's Resolutions are kind of silly, here are mine. I decided to do 11 for 2011.
1. Run another marathon. June 4, here I come!
2. Obtain a new 5K PR. Or at least be as fast as I once was, haha.
3. Figure out my finances.
4. Be awesome, and hardcore--which involves completing several events I am excited about--namely the Warrior Dash next September, which is a 3 mile obstacle course involving mud, fire, and glory.
5. Help my best pal have an excellent wedding, cause she's pretty cool.
6. Go on vacation somewhere warm for my 27th b-day on the 27th of September. This is highly contingent on my finances.
7. Write some stuff, since I used to do that for a living or whatever.
8. Make. pants. fit.
9. Drink at least 64 ounces of water every day.
10. Teach Shawna to clean the bathroom, cause she never has.
11. Cook a new recipe per week. (I got the "Nancy Drew Cookbook" for Christmas, haha, and it is amazing!)
We'll see about that.
Upon further reflection, I discovered these were my goals last year:
1. Be happy.
2. Run more (signed up for a 15k in Salem on Feb. 7 as a method of forcing myself to work out)
3. Eat healthier (Shawna's roommate influence will not bring me down! Just say no to frozen burritos!)
4. Spend more time with my family (if a trip to England can be worked into this, that would be ideal)
5. Take control of my financial situation (thus making a trip to England most likely impossible)
I'd say I gave all of those a shot, but you'll notice they're strikingly similar to my 2011 resolutions. Some things never change...
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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4 comments:
I love your 11 for 2011. Can I be invited on your birthday trip? I can think of quite a few awesomely warm places we should go.
My friend read this book, The Total Money Makeover, by Dave Ramsey and said it changed her life.
On a personal note, I think you should do whatever makes you feel great. Running, burritos, writing, watching trashy TV, being hardcore...whatever it is at the moment.
I have been really trying to improve my mental well being and I am finding that it has a lot to do with being kind to myself and doing the things that make me feel good. Some days its running, some days its sitting in a bathtub with a book. Don't be so hard on yourself, lady!
Focus on what makes you happy and alive and forget the rest. Everything else will fall into place!
XOXO
I think you should read galadarling.com. She has lots of advice on happiness and just being oneself.
I think you are right on target, Becky!
Just some wisdom from Gala Darling:
http://galadarling.com/article/50-ways-to-put-the-light-back-in-your-heart
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