December 30, 2011

I Resolve...

This year I want to get a head start on this resolution business.  Last year I didn't pick my resolution till February, February!  I think the reason I waited so long was fear.  I knew what I needed to resolve but I didn't want to face it.  So this year I have a few things I want to work on.
This year I resolve to...
  • Be better with money.  On paper Jimmy and I should have a sizable amount of money after bills and groceries but we don't.  We are living paycheck to paycheck with next to no savings and that folks, is not OK, at all.  So this year we are going to budget.  We are going to spend wisely, not frivolously.  We are going to live within our means, establish savings and hopefully get to a comfortable spot financially.  If we resolve nothing else this year we will resolve this. 
  • Run that 5K.  I've done the hard part, I started training.  The hardest part is getting started, right?  So this spring, when it's a little warmer out, I will run my first 5K.  I will.
  • Be a better wife.  I know a lot of times I say things that I don't mean.  I do things that I later look back and am embarrassed by.  I need to think before I act and talk {I really need to do this in all areas of life}.  I will appreciate my husband more and let him know that what he does means the world to me.
  • Quit cracking my fingers.  This is a bad habbit I've had for years.  I've read that it gives you arthritis and then I've read that there is no evidence of such.  I know that my hands hurt now so I tend to believe that it does.  I must stop this before I end up with man hands.
  • Stop sweating the small stuff.  There are things in life that I cannot change, I have no control over so why stress?  I won't anymore.  I want to enjoy life more and stop worrying if my floors are clean enough. I have 2 dogs and a toddler, they will never be clean enough.
  • Maintain friendships.  I don't know if it's work, parenthood, or just life but I feel like my friendships are not what the used to be.  I want to be better about picking up the phone, even if it's just for 5 minutes, to say "Hi!  How was your day?".  I also want to reinstate our monthly girls night, girls if you're reading, LET'S DO THIS!
I think that should do me.  It looks like I have a busy year!  What are your New Year's Resolutions?
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13 comments:

  1. I have the same problem with cracking my fingers. It's bad...and my hands always hurt too...so I'm pretty sure the arthritis thing is true...ugh.

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  2. I crack my fingers, too and I would LOVE to stop! It even annoys me! As for your financial goals, I cannot recommend Dave Ramsey's plan enough. We started it in December 2010 and it has transformed our life!! If you have any questions about it I'd be happy to answer them! Good luck!!

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  3. It sounds like we have a lot of the same resolutions for this year. Being a better wife is on the top of my list. Good luck with your resolutions! I'm sure I'll be around to see if you stick to them :)

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  4. My fingers hurt from cracking mine too and I'm only 24-not good!! I ran my first 5k in May. You will love it, I promise!!

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  5. I have a lot of similar resolutions! My husband and I are the same financially.. we should have more money, and money in savings, but we spend and spend on dinners out and other random little things that add up to a lot. Good luck with your 2012 goals :)

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  6. sounds like great goals! I am so excited for you to run that 5k! you'll do great :)

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  7. Shannon- this is why I love your log- your honesty!!! I too have similar resolutions especially wanting to run a 5 k - I'm shooting for may so lets keep each other on track ;) happy new year friend!!!

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  8. omg. cracking my fingers. that is such a good resolution... i have a problem though. addiction. i don't even know how to stop!

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  9. I crack my fingers all the time too! I've resolved to stop biting my nails right now though. Go you on the money front! That's a hard one but you can do it. I did it allllll last year so if you want any tips just ask!

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  10. I love your resolutions, they are very similar to mine! I would love to run a 5k, but I need to start.
    Saving, being wifely, and friendships. I am determined this year!!!!

    Happy New Year!

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  11. I'm with you on resolution #1. Paycheck to paycheck isn't cool and, unfortunately, that's how we live.

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  12. That number 1? That is us. 2012 has got to bring a change there!

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  13. I came across your blog, and love it! I don't know what kind of training you are doing for the 5K, but try the Couch to 5K plan. You can find it on Google for free! I did it last summer with my mom, and we are both leading better lives ever since then! Good luck!

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