2012, the start of something beautiful

Recipe for a Happy New Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anonymous

    Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past—have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare one day at a time.

    Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad dressing— don’t do it), prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution. Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.

I decided 2012 is going to be the start of something beautiful.  2011 was a great year however I am ready to embrace the New Year with a better body, mind and me.  I plan on using this blog to journal and track my progress of bettering myself throughout 2012.  I have alot of plans, dreams and hopes for 2012, ya know.  Speaking of plans, dreams and hopes.. Lets start the New Year with my resolutions!

Body:
1.  Particpate in atleast (4) 5Ks
2.  Work out atleast 5 days a week  - (Work outs can take place at home, the gym, or out running)
3.  Lose 10lbs and keep it off.
4.  Eliminate sugar from my diet.
5.  Take a picture of myself weekly to show my progression.
6.  Learn to love my body (stretch marks and all.)

Mind:
1.  Complete atleast 3 classes towards my degree. 
2.  Read 12 books (none kid or school related)
3.  Journal once a week
4.  Improve my relationship with God.
5.  Focus on the positive.

Family:
1.  Take girls to the park once a week
2.  Potty train Ava (pray for me)
3.  Teach Zoe to read
4.  Date night with Nick once a month and take a picture as a couple
5.  Organize and declutter the house.
6.  Eat out once a month, all other meals will be prepared at home.

Hopefully, I will be able to keep all of my resolutions for 2012 and make it a great year & a better me.

Welcome to 2012!! 
Stefanie