2012

Well...2011 has ended and 2012 has begun! Seriously, where do the days, weeks, months, and years go??

Usually we make resolutions at the beginning of the year. Usually at the end of the year I am thinking about what resolutions I did not complete. So, I shortened my list this year and I think it is manageable.

When making goals you are not supposed to make 'broad' goals, such as 'I am going to run more'. They have to be specific, like 'I will run 3 days a week'. I tend to like the broad goal listing because then it has room for interpretation :) However, I did do it the right way... and NO, running is not on my list this year.

My list is short.

Goal #1) Sew more. Specifics: Sewing/making gifts for birthdays and other gift giving reasons

Goal #2) Read more. Specifics: I want to read more motivating books this year. So, I asked Jason's aunt Lorene for a list of her favorite books. I have already picked two of them up at the library. One of which is about getting started in running. Lol That made me laugh since that is not on my list. However, I am open to it. So, more specifically: Read 1 motivational book a month. (I know...1 isn't a lot, but hey...if I am also spending time sewing I need to make this 'doable'.) First book I started last night is 'A Fresh Brewed Life'. I am excited to read it.

Another GREAT book I have been reading (before the New Year started) is 'Stay Home, Stay Happy'. Wow! That is a very encouraging book on being and enjoying a Stay at Home life! I have been GREATLY uplifted by it and reminded that my role as Mom is way more important than me bringing home a paycheck (at times I think it would be nice to have a check to tell me how I am 'doing'). It really has been timely!

That's it. I said my list is short and I wasn't joking. :) Happy sewing and happy reading to you! I would LOVE to hear what some of your resolutions are for 2012! Please do share!!!