New Years Stuff

I'm another one who's going to avoid making 'resolutions' (ironic since my livelihood depends on them). There are a few things I'd like to try to do better or more of.

Lighten up. I've been doing better as of late. My first emotion in any negative or stressful situation is rage/anger. I'm really working on being calmer.

Eat healthier. Yes I've hung up my heels and bikini. That doesn't mean the world is my buffet. I want to keep it all in check without putting that big wet DIET blanket on. I'm looking forward to WW online.

Read. When the boys were younger it was much harder to read anything that required more attention than a magazine. Lately I've been plowing through books and I forgot how much I enjoy it. My goal is 1 "classic" a month and 1 fluff a month with a best-seller in there if I can. Thank goodness for
The Book Nook!

Hike It's one of those things I do often, but when I do I think "I really need to do this more often". My husband, who has climbed many a mountain in his day, has the same attitude towards hiking as I do towards dieting. It's hard to hike a little trail when you could be on the AT. I think it's something we can enjoy as a family. I know I'll have to take the bull by the horns, and the first place is easy. Amicalola Falls Which ties into the next....

Take more VACATIONS It was a paltry year for vacations. I want to spend a night in the Amicalola lodge with the family for Jon's birthday (Feb 20, we'll have to go before/after V-day) I want to go to Savannah. I want to go to the beach in Florida, giving the kids unlimited time to make castles,ride the waves, eat beach food, fish, take afternoon naps and play tourist. Go to NY to visit Dad and of course give the kids a proper tour of NYC. I want to se more of the country! I'd love to RV coast to coast.

Take time out for myself. I've been so worried about making the kids happy (let's do something FUN!) while Dad works, my own work, working on the house, etc that I've just let a lot of things slip. I used to get my nails done once a month, now I never have the time or can part with the $$$. I've wanted to go to a knitting group for years but I always had other things more important. I used to have more time alone when I "had" to work out for a show. Now I let that go. I need to take that time back and try to do so without guilt.

Insist on date night at least once a month. We get so set in our routine we forget how it feels to be alone with one another. Next stop? Oakland cemetary

Culture Visit the different exhibits that travel through ATL. Teach the boys there is a world beyond the wii and playstation 2.

Finish more projects. Enough said.

Find at least 3 things each day that are bringing me joy. Today that would be finishing Jane Eyre, Xavier's wet kisses on my forehead, and seeing how happy my dog was on our walk tonight.

Here's to the happiest year yet!