New Years!

It is the time of year where we all come up with new goals and items to add to our bucket lists. I find this time of year to be so refreshing and uplifting. To bring in 2012, John and I both wrote down our goals for the year. I am hoping that by writing them down and sharing them, I will do better at fulfilling my wishes! Life is short and I want to make the most of each day and year that I am lucky enough to have. 


Goals I have for this year: 


1. Graduate with my 3rd degree! This is suppose to happen in May!! I only have 3 classes left and I can check this off. Yay!!


2. Start a Book Club! Lately the book bug as bitten. I have read so many books lately. Over the past couple of years, I have really wanted to get a book club started. I decided to go ahead and make that happen. I am not sure what I was waiting for??!! Hopefully, I will get this going in the coming months!


3. Save More!! Don't we all! 


4. Blog! I started this blog and then never did anything with it. Between teaching full time, working on my EdS and other activities, I got a little distracted. Blogs are so fun to me and I would love to make my blog more lively and current! Ha! 


5. Learn how to use my sewing machine! I got my sewing machine for my 21st birthday. I know, I am a nerd!! However, 7 years later, I have only used it a handful of times and I have been with someone to help guide me each time. That is pitiful. I hope to take some classes this summer. I might even post some of my sewing projects, if they look half way descent. :) 


6. Be more positive! My mom and I have been saying that we are going to Choose Joy each day. I feel like the past several months have been trying and stressful. A lot of my joy and positive energy seemed to fade which really bothers me. Being positive has always been so natural for me and I need to get it back in my life! For those of you who don't know, I am married to "Mr. Rogers", John is one of the most positive people I have ever met. He always finds a way to look on the bright side and see the good in every situation. I would love to be more like him in that way! 


7. Pray More! This past year, I was introduced to Praying in Color. This new way to pray has been very meaningful for me and my Christian journey. In fact, I have led a class on Wednesday nights at church about Praying in Color. At another time, I will share with you what Praying in Color is and how it has been important for me and my walk. 


Ok, there is the list. I really hope to stick to this list. Every year, I create goals and resolutions and many times they go forgotten over the days and weeks that follow. Hopefully, in 2012, I will be able to stick to these goals and have a richer, fuller life to share with others and myself! 


New Years Blessings!
ECW