Happy New Year!!

In just a little over an hour, it will be 2012.  It will be a new beginning--a do-over of sorts.  It's a chance to wipe the slate clean of past sins and start over with renewed hope.

For example, in 2012, I resolve to rid the world of evil and tyranny, find the cure for cancer, end war and famine, and create world peace.

Okay, maybe not.

Perhaps I should take a look back to see how I did on last year's resolutions before I start a new list.  The problem is, I don't think I really made a list.  I did in 2010, and I reviewed my 2010 list, but a 2011 list is not to be had.  Me thinks my new resolution should include trying to become more organized.

So, here's my 2012 Resolutions:

1.  Get a job loser

I was laid off in February and while I've been working part time, I do sincerely hope I can get back to full-time employment this year. 

2.  Lose 20 more pounds.

I lost 20 the last half of this year and honestly I can't remember when I've felt better.  

3.  Work out more consistently.  

I have a lot of incentive to do this one, so you'd think it would be easy for me, but nope....  When I do my pilates or yoga at least four times a week my back feels so much better.  In fact, for the past week I've done these exercises every day and I honestly haven't been this pain-free since I herniated two disks in my lower back three years ago.  I feel GREAT!  So, I just need to keep at it.

4.  Compete in a 5K.  

I've been wanting to do this one for such a long time.  I feel it...this is the year!

5.  Ride Paula in some event.  

It can be just a group trail ride with friends or one of our local fun shows, I don't care.  I want to ride her somewhere and have some fun with her.

6.  Finish breaking Fabian.

What can I say, the poor kid is bored out of his gourd.

7.  Finish the shop/garage.

This one is sort of cheat as it's already started, but I pray by next year the roof will be done, my great brother will have installed the lights in it, and I will have successfully put a door on the outside of the shop.

8.  Be a better friend.

I hope that in 2012 I can be a better person for all those people who are so good to me, even when I feel like I don't deserve it.

That's pretty much it, for now.  I think it's a good list.  I have a lot to work on, but I think that it's all achievable if I work hard enough.  Even though I lost both my grandma and my job this year, I feel like it's been a good year for me personally. I've grown quite a bit in the self-awareness department and I'm trying hard to acknowledge and fix the areas of my life where I'm not doing my best.  

And that's all we can do, isn't it--assess our lives and make sure that we're always trying our best?  I can honestly say that right now I am happier than I've been in a very long time, and it's helping me be open to trying to make those around me happier as well.  I  hope that this next year brings much happiness to every person reading this.  May next year be your best year.

Cheers!

~Jessie