2019 Goals 8-10
Day 4 of the blizzard brought out the sun. It was cold--but I was able to get to town to get a few things. Tomorrow evening a second round of weather will come through that might keep us home through the New Year so we are hoping to get out of town and possibly get the hell out of this house before this weather comes in. The weather and Christmas vacation just did not cooperate very well.
So this is my final blog of 2018. I will return weekly (Wednesdays) in Jan. And I WILL be talking about my trip to Japan and Taiwan as my first blog entry in 2019. It was an amazing experience with amazing people. And I met life long friends throughout this experience and I am forever changed because I had this opportunity.
As my husband and I were pigging out on fajitas and chips and salsa after going to his doctors appointment we came to the conclusion that we are well....fat. We ARE. We love food. It is easy to eat when we are stuck at home. Where ever we go--well we really need to get something to eat. We have kids--we are always eating. So we are fat now. My number 8 goal for 2019 is to eat a little better. Like add a fruit or veggie to the plate. Maybe not have the serving of 4 as just our ONE serving. Maybe scoop the ice cream into the bowl instead of eating it straight out of the gallon. Maybe we should TRY not to eat like our parents have left us alone for the weekend. We just really need to make some changes. I am also addicted to Diet Coke. I drink a lot of it because it is my happy pill. I am going to try to cut down and possibly cut out this happy pill. It will be a process but I am willing to give it a go. It is not about losing weight--it is about making some healthy choices. I will still probably eat a Ding Dong though.
My number 9 goal for 2019 is to start caring about me. I am not on a skin regime (my daughter has reminded me of this daily). I am not much on make-up or getting my nails done. Hair appointments are random. I travel, I shop, I collect--I mean who cares about skin right? Well I am turning 45 and maybe it is time I start caring a little bit about my skin, taking some vitamins, maybe drinking some water and maybe trying that exercise everyone keeps talking about. I know I am not the only woman that goes through this. I read all the time how moms give and give and give without caring about themselves. Moms are tired. My kids are older--I have one going to college and getting married. I have two kids who will both be in college in the next two years--this is a new stage for me when it comes to motherhood. My role will change and I need to be around for it...and if you are a mom of younger children you need to think about this. There are so many stages to motherhood. In all honesty I am terrified of this next stage. Did I raise these kids right? Will they make good decisions? I can't be there to you know...control everything. We as mothers begin to take on a friendship role and more of a supportive role...I am a type A personality. This is a difficult stage for a mom...it is for me anyway. Ugh...this just makes me want to eat and have a Diet Coke. Deep Breaths....Deep Breaths.
And Finally my number 10 goal for 2019 is to do a vision board. The last time I did a vision board I was 12. And it consisted of pictures of Kirk Cameron, Corey Feldman, and Corey Haim. And the pros and cons of each one IF I married one of them. (By the way--it was ALWAYS Kirk Cameron he was just to freaking dreamy). Direct sale companies are always encouraging vision boards. It is a way to set up your goals for the year. It reminds you to keep aiming for that vision. I thought is was just corny. Now I am like--this sounds like a lot of fun. So I am going to complete a vision board hopefully by New Years Day. I will have my 2019 goals on this vision board. And a few other things. I will share it with you on my Facebook Page (A Few Things) when it is completed. I am hoping it will help keep me focused and make my 2019 year the best one yet.
So to recap my goals--
1. Clean up the clutter on social media
2. Pick up a book
3. Get involved in a cause
4. Use a DAMN planner
5. Clean up the clutter around me
6. Put retirement plan in place
7. Try something new
8. Eat a little better
9. Start caring about me
10. Create a vision board.
As a reminder--it is important not to beat yourself up if you screw up and forget a goal--we always have the opportunity to begin again everyday. We are here on this earth for a brief time. This year I learned where my priorities are. Maybe it is because I am hitting that age 45 mark, maybe it is because travelling has humbled me, maybe I just don't really care about the trivial stuff any more. If 2018 has taught me anything it has taught me that I am indeed going to be just fine. And guess what? You are going to just fine too. Happy New Year---Kristi
So this is my final blog of 2018. I will return weekly (Wednesdays) in Jan. And I WILL be talking about my trip to Japan and Taiwan as my first blog entry in 2019. It was an amazing experience with amazing people. And I met life long friends throughout this experience and I am forever changed because I had this opportunity.
As my husband and I were pigging out on fajitas and chips and salsa after going to his doctors appointment we came to the conclusion that we are well....fat. We ARE. We love food. It is easy to eat when we are stuck at home. Where ever we go--well we really need to get something to eat. We have kids--we are always eating. So we are fat now. My number 8 goal for 2019 is to eat a little better. Like add a fruit or veggie to the plate. Maybe not have the serving of 4 as just our ONE serving. Maybe scoop the ice cream into the bowl instead of eating it straight out of the gallon. Maybe we should TRY not to eat like our parents have left us alone for the weekend. We just really need to make some changes. I am also addicted to Diet Coke. I drink a lot of it because it is my happy pill. I am going to try to cut down and possibly cut out this happy pill. It will be a process but I am willing to give it a go. It is not about losing weight--it is about making some healthy choices. I will still probably eat a Ding Dong though.
My number 9 goal for 2019 is to start caring about me. I am not on a skin regime (my daughter has reminded me of this daily). I am not much on make-up or getting my nails done. Hair appointments are random. I travel, I shop, I collect--I mean who cares about skin right? Well I am turning 45 and maybe it is time I start caring a little bit about my skin, taking some vitamins, maybe drinking some water and maybe trying that exercise everyone keeps talking about. I know I am not the only woman that goes through this. I read all the time how moms give and give and give without caring about themselves. Moms are tired. My kids are older--I have one going to college and getting married. I have two kids who will both be in college in the next two years--this is a new stage for me when it comes to motherhood. My role will change and I need to be around for it...and if you are a mom of younger children you need to think about this. There are so many stages to motherhood. In all honesty I am terrified of this next stage. Did I raise these kids right? Will they make good decisions? I can't be there to you know...control everything. We as mothers begin to take on a friendship role and more of a supportive role...I am a type A personality. This is a difficult stage for a mom...it is for me anyway. Ugh...this just makes me want to eat and have a Diet Coke. Deep Breaths....Deep Breaths.
And Finally my number 10 goal for 2019 is to do a vision board. The last time I did a vision board I was 12. And it consisted of pictures of Kirk Cameron, Corey Feldman, and Corey Haim. And the pros and cons of each one IF I married one of them. (By the way--it was ALWAYS Kirk Cameron he was just to freaking dreamy). Direct sale companies are always encouraging vision boards. It is a way to set up your goals for the year. It reminds you to keep aiming for that vision. I thought is was just corny. Now I am like--this sounds like a lot of fun. So I am going to complete a vision board hopefully by New Years Day. I will have my 2019 goals on this vision board. And a few other things. I will share it with you on my Facebook Page (A Few Things) when it is completed. I am hoping it will help keep me focused and make my 2019 year the best one yet.
So to recap my goals--
1. Clean up the clutter on social media
2. Pick up a book
3. Get involved in a cause
4. Use a DAMN planner
5. Clean up the clutter around me
6. Put retirement plan in place
7. Try something new
8. Eat a little better
9. Start caring about me
10. Create a vision board.
As a reminder--it is important not to beat yourself up if you screw up and forget a goal--we always have the opportunity to begin again everyday. We are here on this earth for a brief time. This year I learned where my priorities are. Maybe it is because I am hitting that age 45 mark, maybe it is because travelling has humbled me, maybe I just don't really care about the trivial stuff any more. If 2018 has taught me anything it has taught me that I am indeed going to be just fine. And guess what? You are going to just fine too. Happy New Year---Kristi
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