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It's so easy to fall into the trend of coming up with a long list of new year resolutions. Even when I don't make a tangible list, I still tend to make a mental list of the things I'm going to do once the new year begins. That's basically what I've done this year. But I'm really trying not to set the bar too high. It seems that most of my new year resolutions fall by the wayside after the first couple weeks. So, my goal is really to improve the areas of my life that I have been working on all along.
The main theme of last year was to simplify all areas of my life. So, that is my theme going forward this year. But to be more specific, these are some things I want to do/accomplish in 2009 that I feel will make my life more fulfilling:
- Read my Bible each day
- Take a photo each day
- Exercise each day
- Drink 8 cups of water each day
- Play the piano at least once a week (before I forget how to play!)
By the end of 2009, I want to be:
- Closer to God
- More like Jesus
- 25 lbs lighter
- A better photographer
- A better mom
- A better wife
- A content person, knowing that I made the best of my life with the time God gave me
I'm going forward with the outlook that everything I have is from God and I must honor and respect that fact. He has given me life - so I need to take care of myself. He has given me family - so I need to love them and care for them. He has given me a job - so I need to do my best when I'm there. He has given me talents and skills - so I need to continually improve them and use them to glorify him. He has given me a home - so I need to keep it clean and organized.
I am going to do my best to blog more often. I will start writing about what God is teaching me in my daily reading, and posting my photos that I take each day. Maybe I'll even record some piano music once I get back into practice :) I need to rediscover me. As a child I created everyday. As an adult I think about creating and then never find the time. Hopefully, as I continue to simplify my life, I will find that time to do the things I love, and maybe pass some of that love for creating onto my children.
So, here's to a successful and happy new year! Have a great 2009!
1 comment:
Yay! Sounds like some good resolutions. You are off to a good start. :)
Thanks for your friendship. I look forward to more good times this year. Happy New Year to you! :)
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