New Year, New Goals

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My not-so-mini me at work!


Happy New Year!! I hope you had a great one because so I have. I got to spend the last week of 2016 and the first day of this year with my son. And now on the second day of the year, I am slightly sad. I miss my boy. I decided to figure out my goals for 2017.  
1. To get my smile back. Iamthisclose to having it. I make the down payment for my new teeth this week.
2. I will be more sociable. The goal is to get out of the house more. I will accomplish by trying one new thing each month.
4. Learn how to swim. 
5. I will continue to work on my relationship with God by finding a church to attend.
6. Clear some of the clutter in my house.
7. I will journal more.
8. I will continue to work toward an ED-free life. The last few weeks have been rough.
9. Try out one new recipe each week.
10. Be a better morning person.

If I can do most of these, 2017 will be a great year. I am excited.
My son snapped a picture of me while we were having an adventure.

DAILY DOSE
1.  Enjoying a slow day at work!
2. No meetings to cover tonight so I get to veg on the couch.
3. Trying to be at peace! 

Comments

  1. Cece @Mahogany DriveJanuary 3, 2017 at 3:19 PM

    Your son looks like he's working hard!! Best of luck to you with your resolutions. I haven't made any.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    These are great goals! I can relate on a couple of things!! Keep pushing!

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