2012

I just recieved a text from my friend - "You is kind, you is smart, you is important". If you haven't seen The Help - you won't get it, but I'm cracking up because I asked her to send me that text every day. Positive affirmations work! I'm working on being more positive, on getting out of my funk and feeling better about myself. This year, I am determined to become a less "broken", more whole person. I have every reason to be successful - good job(s), great friends, loving family - including my amazing ex-husband. There is no reason for me to feel dragged down, insecure or incomplete. I want to enjoy 2012, not just get through it like I did 2011. Survival mode is necessary sometimes - but it's not very fun.

So - resolutions....hmmm...

1. Stop being self concious about any part of my body. God, it's such an old person thing to say, but I really am kinda obsessed with it. I just have to accept what I have because it ain't getting any better! haha


2. Spend QUALITY time with my kids. I spend lots of time with them, but I'm mostly just ordering them through thier day - "Get dressed, brush teeth, pack your backpacks" etc, etc. I'm going to make sure at least some of our time together is spent enjoying our life, not just trying to manage it.


3. No dating. Really. It's hard for me to make that resolution becuase I like companionship and I like boys. HOWEVER, now is the time for me to focus on myself and my kids.


4. Less substance abuse - more vitamins, working out and facials.


5. Be more open.


6. Give 100% to my tasks.


7. Manage my finances more effectively. Savings.


8. Be a better daughter.


9. Limit phone and web use


10. Find something I really enjoy and make time to do it.

10 seems like a lot, but I'm counting on dropping a few, so I want to at least accomplish one or two.

Good luck to me...and you in 2012