2005 turned out to be a good year for me. Not outstanding, not earth-shattering, not horrible and not bad. Just good.
2005 Highlights:
- I lost 17.5 lbs and kept if off.
- I started this blog, which has helped me tremendously.
- I "met" alot of great people in Blogland and hope to maintain the connections.
- My family stayed in good health all year.
- Lucy (the kitten) came into my life and brought nothing but joy to our humble household.
- I have a job (even though I don't like it).
- I was able to take a 5-day vacation to Las Vegas back in April.
- I renewed some old friendships and found that we have more in common that I originally thought.
There are probably more, but I just couldn't possibly think of them all.
2006 is going to be a great year for me! Not just good, but great.
2006 Goals:
- Continue to lose weight and reach my goal of 160 lbs by 12/31/06.
- Become more focused on creating a better relationship with Chris by letting go of some issues and by creating a more positive attitude.
- Seriously consider consulting a counselor about my negative thinking. I believe that I am suffering from some form of depression. I have always had small bouts of it, but was always able to pull myself out of them. It just is not happening this time. I need to get out of the negative state for the sake of myself and my marriage. I have seen my future (my mother) and I don't want to go there.
- De-clutter my life. Simplify all things: relationships, home, job and self.
- Work at least one hour per day on prepping to open my retail store. I know that I won't get rich, but at least I will be happy (well, at least happier than I am with my current job) and won't have to set my alarm for 4:00am!
- Open my retail store by May/June 2006.
- Make a final decision about having a baby. I will be 39 in September. It is time to sink or swim on this one.
- Do more "me" stuff such as regular visits to the hair salon, massages, manicures, pedicures and facials. I already started with the massages (1x per month) and I highly recommend it. As for the rest, I need to take the time to make myself feel better on the outside.
- Focus on my existing relationships (other than Chris) and how to make them better
- Make at least one new friend
- Read more
- Watch tv less
- De-clutter and organize my goddamn house (cripes! It's out of control!)
- Maintain this blog
These are my goals. I am ready.
