- Mike started working in Iowa in July. He travels to Iowa on Sunday night and comes home Friday night. It has been stressful on the family and we can't wait to get the house sold to get our family back together again!
- Our adoption agency finally received their accredidation in Russia!!! Yeah!! This process can finally get rolling again and hopefully by this summer we will have a new addition to our family!
- I found scrapbooking on the internet! I did not know there were sooo many message boards/kit clubs/blogs out there! It is amazing the friendships I have created/inspiration I have received and beautiful kits!
- I joined 2 design teams...I didn't even know these existed until 2007! And wow, what an honor to design for the Scrapperie Paper Kit Boutique and Moxxie!!! This has been a very fun and creative experience.
- I started staffing again for Pathways. I love these seminars and was soo glad to be on the January and April Basic teams! I really missed being a part of staffs...Staffing is something that I am very passionate about. The ability to support others to finding and realizing their dreams is incredible! I really missed that while in GA! If you are ever looking for something to jumpstart your passion, dreams, goals, relationships, whatever...Pathways is something to try!
So, what do I want to accomplish in 2008? I usually don't set goals/resolutions/expections. One reason is I'm very spontaneous and like to live in the moment and I find goals somewhat restrict this. Another reason I don't is because I don't want to fail. But I felt like with all the change going on in my life...with more coming up --> a move and addition to the family, that I really needed to focus on me. So, I set some goals this year and they all revolve around balance. Creating more of a balance in my life. I do really well with being a mother, supportive wife, friend, homemaker, scrapper, etc...that I found I have left taking care of me last or non-existent. So, in 2008 I want to:
- Live a healthier life. This means eating healthy, exercising, and taking care of myself. I want to lose 48 pounds. I can't believe I have let this much weight creep on. But there it is...on a public forum.
- Be appreciative/positive/thankful. I seem to always focus on the negative, what I don't have, the down side and I have to admit this leads to a LOT of stress! I started in novemeber with a gratitude mini album (which I want to finish) and want to continue this on a daily basis!
- Create some Janet time for massages, manicures/pedicure, spa treatment type stuff. I think I need the down/detox type time. I used to think scrapping was enough (and yes I do think scrapping is therapy), but I found out this weekend that sometimes it is good to walk away from everything and regroup!
- I'd also like to create monthly date nights. It has been rough with the hubby out of town all week and I'd like for us to reconnect!
Well...I think that is it for now, but I think these goals are a living thing in themselves. They will change and morph with me as I do!
4 comments:
what a great post Janet! At least it's all in "writing" and you can go back and look at it anytime.
those are some great ideas for the new year! DH and I also plan on having a date night once a month---I think we all need that time with our sweeties to reconnect and enjoy each other.
wow! you had a great 2007! and your goals for 2008 are fantastic.
Love all the goals/plans you made for the year! Date nights are on our ilst too!
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