New Year

I cannot believe it is 2009. I still remember when 2000 rolled around, and everyone was so scared of Y2K...the end of the world as we knew it. Ha! To think it has already been 9 years. Where did that time go?

I know most of the time, people list their new year resolutions. I probably should make some resolutions, but what's the point? Most of the time they inspire me to "better myself" for about a month. Then life resumes as normal.

This year, I don't want to be normal. But I know that no resolution is going to help me be a better me. It is time for me to start taking some action to fix me. I know that most of these sound stereotypical, but they are all areas I genuinely want to work on. I'm going to take a hard look in the mirror, ask friends to hold me accountable, and pray hard for God to help transform my heart.

• Find more balance in my life. Quit worrying about work so much, when they clearly do not worry about me. Relax more. Spend more time in the sun and less time at the computer. Play on the floor with my daughter and worry less about the dishes in the sink. Love on my husband when he is home rather than tackling the never-ending "to do" list. Life is a balancing act, and I want to get better.
• Hang out with people more. Be a better friend to the friends I have. Maybe make some new friends. Put myself out there, and hopefully click with someone amazing.
• Patience, patience, patience. Since having a toddler, I have seen more than ever how quick-tempered I am. I hate it. Time to let the little things roll and learn to not get upset over a little spilled milk.
• Time to get healthy. Eat better. Exercise more. Self-explanatory.
• Get on top of our finances and make smart money decisions for our future.

So, no new resolutions for me. LIFE changes. I have high hopes for 2009, and I expect it to be a year of great joy and change. Happy new year to you all!