Most people come up with their New Year’s Resolutions every December 31st. I usually have one or two things that I want to do to make myself a better person. They tend to last about a week! This year, I want to list the top ten things I want to accomplish for myself. Things that are within reach and not completely off-the-wall!
- Go out with my friends at least once a month. Since I had the kids, my nights out with friends are few and FAR between. There’s no excuse for why I can’t go out after Paul gets home early one night a month – that equals twelve times a year. I can achieve that! I friggin’ deserve that!
- Go on a date with Paul once a month. This one is 50% my problem, 50% Paul’s. I miss dating him; we need to make time for that.
- Go on a girls trip somewhere!! I’m thinking Vegas, who’s with me??
- Get back into dancing. I quit dancing last year for various reasons. My knees are starting to scream at me, it is expensive, and by 9:00 at night I was tired and ready to get in my jammies, not put on dancing shoes (especially in the winter)! But, that was my hobby, my “thing” that is such a huge part of my life. It’s time to go back – I miss dancing, I miss my dance friends, and I miss the stage!
- Push myself to run a 10K. Maybe not actually participate in one, but to actually run that distance. I always like to challenge myself – I am my own biggest competitor.
- Lose maybe 10 more pounds. Okay, I know it’s cliche!! Honestly though, if I don’t, I’m fine with it. I want to look and feel like a million bucks, as of right now I feel like 999,990 bucks. I never want to shed my curves; I LOVE having my curves! I just want to be a teensy bit more toned, that’s all.
- When it’s nice out, continue to venture outside with my kids. I love taking them to forest preserves and off the beaten path so they can explore everything around them!
- Try a yoga class. Yes, I know I always say yoga is painfully boring, but I have never tried a yoga class. What’s one hour of my life? Might as well.
- Try a new food – a fruit or veggie that I have refused to try because it just looks unappealing. I have yet to decide which fruit or veggie I will conquer, but I am mulling it over.
- Last, but not least, put aside at least $50 a month for Christmas 2012. I’m sick and tired of worrying about money during the holidays!
So that’s it. No huge life changes, but reachable goals that I’m sure will make me a happier person! What kind of things do YOU want to accomplish??
One year ago
But I DID! I participated in the Blackhawks Training Camp Festival 5K – Mad Dash to Madison this morning with my co-worker. My bad ankle screamed at me and dragged me down a bit causing my speed to slow, but I still crossed that finish line! I’m used to running before the sun comes up, but today I had it beaming down on me which made it exhausting for me. But, I plugged along, one foot in front of the other, until I saw the finish line in plain view beckoning me. I looked to my left and saw my husband, kids, and my co-worker (she’s a bit faster than I am!) cheering me on. It was such a rush!!
For now I am going to stick with 5K runs until I am more comfortable going further. Granted, I did run 4 miles last week, so a 10K isn’t impossible (my next goal). Those of you that say, “I can’t run.” Bogus!! I used to say that. I used to envy those that could. But, if you train your body, you CAN run. Just sayin’!
**Quick edit** Just got my race results – I took 1412th place out of 1779. In my gender and age group I took 147th place out of 184 with a time of 37:42. Not too bad for feeling too hot on a busted ankle! And I didn’t come in last like I thought I would! LOL
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