12 Resolutions for 2012

I figured in spirit of 2012 I would make 12 resolutions to follow throughout the year:

1. Let go of fears and start doing things that force me to break out of my shell


2. Remember that mistakes are ok, don't sweat the small stuff, enjoy the moment instead of trying to make sure everything is perfect


3. Remember my roots of religion.  Get back in touch with my faith and religious beliefs


4.  Forgive those who have hurt me in the past and move on


5.  Get to a place where I feel comfortable in my own skin


6.  Find a new hobby and learn how to enjoy it


7. Finish projects I have started and not completed


8. Read 12 books


9. Lose ATLEAST 4 dress sizes by Dec 31, 2012


10. Go from happy to happier


11. Run 3 miles (outside or on the treadmill) without dying


12. Learn how to let go of being in control (once in a while)

What are your resolutions? 

Have you set them yet? 

Don't limit yourself to set them by midnight, feel free to set resolutions throughout the year for yourself to stick by for life not just in 2012. 

Get ready for tonight folks...let the countdown begin..

10....

9....

8...

7....

Cheating on my book club

A few years ago, I joined a book club.  However, as you all know we get busy in life and lately I have been really behind on my reading.  I have had One Day and Sarah's Key sitting on my night stand for more months than I can count and I hate to walk into another book club without knowing what happens.  

This week I decided to rent the movies for those books and finish reading later.  

Ssshh..don't tell anyone how I cheated!

 

Reviving my Happiness Project

Its no surprise to all of you that I tried starting my happiness project back in the summer and sadly failed a few months in.  In order to make sure I finish something I started, I decided to restart the project Jan. 1.  


This year is all about taking new leaps and making sure I finish what I start.  And to make sure I do that, I have decided to start planning out my year of goals, projects and deadlines.  


This year my happiness project will follow accordingly:

January  - Health/Energy

February - Keeping the Faith

March - Reviving my bank account

April - Lightening Up

May - Aim Higher

June - Remembering Love

July - Make time for Friends

August - Pay Attention

September - Keep a Contended Heart

October - Pursue a Passion

November - Remembering Me

December - Boot Camp Perfect

Preparing for christmas

If you ask any of my family members, i get way to excited if i have a gift for someone.




If i go home to early I will find any reason for us to exchange a few gifts before christmas morning.





Last night after playing a family board game, i convinced everyone to let us give the parents our gift to them!





My mother tore open the envelope and notice two tickets to see the new Michael Jackson cirque show in april.

I am so glad they enjoyed the gift.

Merry christmas eve!!

Ten on Tuesday

Ten on Tuesday

Is been a while since I have participated, but I am back!

1. What is your Favorite online-only Store?


Amazon.com for sure!


2. Do you enjoy wrapping gifts?


Its one of my favorite things to do all year.  I think because I can't wait to watch my friends and family unwrap the gifts I have chosen for them 


3. What is the temperature in your city today?


A chilly 42 degrees


4. What time do you eat dinner?


Typically I eat at 6:00 p.m. every night.  For some reason I am starving and need to eat at that time.


5. Will you be making New Years Resolutions? 


I feel like I am breaking all world laws if I don't...


6. How old is your oldest pair of shoes that you still wear?


I sadly always toss shoes when they get too old and I wear them out so quickly.

7. Do you have any restaurant phone numbers saved in your phone?

No, but that is a good idea!! I need to eat out more..

8. What is your favorite and least favorite letter to write in cursive?

Favorite: i   Least Favorite: Z

9. Do you know any good riddles?

Sadly, no...I am really bad at knock knock jokes and riddles.

10. How do you feel about snow?

LOOOOVE It.  Snows days are the best, but my favorite thing is watching snow fall in the late hours when it hasn't been touched by cars or plows. 

Microwave Pasta

Its amazing what you can do with a few ingredients and my magic stoneware pot from Pampered Chef.

With just a little white wine, chicken broth, garlic, pasta and tomatoes I was able to make a delicious quick meal...IN THE MICROWAVE!!

Delicious!

Craft Night

SO with my new computer, I decided it would be good to give my blog a new look.  I am still feeling it out, and might change it one 2012 hits but for now, it works. 

My goal this year was to complete all holiday shopping by Dec 10.  I have to admit I was pretty far along when my internal deadline hit, however, there were still a few things that I had to finish up last night.  

One of them was making a few homemade coasters as gifts.  

I couldn't remember which Mod Podge to get.  Matte or Gloss...so now, I am loaded up on both kinds!

How do you like my funky paper?

Have to make sure all of the bubbles are out of the paper...that was my BIGGEST CHALLENGE

VOILA!

I learned the trick on Pinterest (my obsession), and although I am still working out the kinks of getting them right, they didn't come out too bad! I am excited to give these out as gifts for Christmas.  Two lucky ladies are getting a set.

Preparing for the Holidays

I love the holidays.

I love shopping and wrapping gifts. 

I love to gift gifts and watch the reaction on people's faces when they tear open the semi-perfectly wrapped packages

I love shopping for christmas trees.

I love get togethers with friends and family 

I love taking off of work and having a mini-vacation.

Have you finished your shopping yet?

Only 5 more days left...

New Computer

It arrived! I finally, have a new computer! 

It took me a while to get one, but the computer is up and running.

 Immediately after opening the box, I ran to Best Buy, purchased Microsoft Office and have been working on my "out dated" files since. 

Now, that I am up and running.  I took the afternoon off of work, popped in Water for Elephants and decided to get back to blogging.  

Welcome back world....now where was I with those blog posts....

Beer and Board Games

One of my favorite things about the winter is discovering creative ways of still getting together with friends.  Thankfully living in a busy city, we around surrounded by endless options.  

Recently we decided to head to Continental, a bar in Virginia that stocks up on board games.  

After a few rounds of beers, the board games became a little more entertaining than usual.  As you can see we noticed the board game didn't have all of the pieces so we improvised with items from my purse.  Eye drops, chap stick, etc.

It was a great way to spend time with friends as we prepare for hopefully a mild winter.

Wait, who had a straw in their beer??

Cold, cold, cold

Goodbye 60 and 70 degree weather... As I woke up this morning I realized the winter had finaled rolled in on this cold December 1.

Unfortunately, I am still without a computer, and trying to keep my frustration at a minimum. Friday, I am going to go look at Mac computers....thats right, I am going to make the switch from a PC to a Mac. Its all so Carrie Bradshaw of me!!