Wow. I have completely neglected my poor blog! It is so out of date. Instead of doing the normal-- let me catch you up type thing, I'm going to do another normal thing & post what I hope to achieve this year.
For beginners, I have made the decision to become a little more selfish. I spent a lot of last year (and the year before that, and the year before that) focusing on everyone else, instead of taking time to take care of me. I surrounded myself with people who didn't care for me like I did them, and as a result, I lost myself, which I told myself would never happen again. I made choices that I never should have made, but in the long run, I just learn from them. So I am making myself a bigger priority.
I also plan to be healthy again. I have spent the last year HATING my body, which is no way to live. Yes, people tell me I'm pretty, and I love them for that, but if I don't actually like the way I look, I have a hard time believing it. So I am taking extra strides to get to a healthy weight, and have a more active lifestyle. (As I'm typing this, I have a new "health guru" telling me her diet plan & helping me take those extra steps I need.) I have quit drinking soda, and sugary drinks. Tea & water for this momma. (I wonder if I'm allowed coffee...) One of those is becoming a vegetarian, with the exception of fish. (Wish me luck!) It was actually something I wanted to do for awhile (when I was vegetarian for a short amount of time, I actually felt better) so why not start now? I also have F I N A L L Y quit smoking!
Another resolution (which is underway, go me!) is to go back to school! I started on the 13th & as weird as it is for me (I've been out for almost 6 years now) I couldn't be happier with that choice. I am taking strides to better my life, not only for me, but for Grae as well. I am taking 3 classes to start with (human sexuality, psychology & intro to writing). I am so excited to get my generals done & then begin all the classes I need to become a kindergarten teacher.
I have a bunch of little resolutions that I don't need to go into a lot of detail on, such as I am going to go outside my comfort zone at least once a month, as well as check at least one thing off my bucket list. I want to get some new tattoos done (I'm a little bit of a tattoo junkie). I want to find my self worth again. Laugh more, cry less. Pray longer, say what it on my mind. Love with all my heart. Cut out negative energy. Spend more time with the ones I love.
This year, will be my year. Just you wait & see.
As for all of you out in cyber world, I hope that this year, you make mistakes. Because if you are, then you are trying new things, making new things, learning, living & pushing yourselves. I hope you do things you've never done before-- challenge yourself. I hope you keep moving forward, never stopping, never giving up. I hope you find someone who truly loves you. I hope you become someone you're proud of. I hope that this year, is the year you find yourself-- for the first time, or all over again.
xoxo
For beginners, I have made the decision to become a little more selfish. I spent a lot of last year (and the year before that, and the year before that) focusing on everyone else, instead of taking time to take care of me. I surrounded myself with people who didn't care for me like I did them, and as a result, I lost myself, which I told myself would never happen again. I made choices that I never should have made, but in the long run, I just learn from them. So I am making myself a bigger priority.
I also plan to be healthy again. I have spent the last year HATING my body, which is no way to live. Yes, people tell me I'm pretty, and I love them for that, but if I don't actually like the way I look, I have a hard time believing it. So I am taking extra strides to get to a healthy weight, and have a more active lifestyle. (As I'm typing this, I have a new "health guru" telling me her diet plan & helping me take those extra steps I need.) I have quit drinking soda, and sugary drinks. Tea & water for this momma. (I wonder if I'm allowed coffee...) One of those is becoming a vegetarian, with the exception of fish. (Wish me luck!) It was actually something I wanted to do for awhile (when I was vegetarian for a short amount of time, I actually felt better) so why not start now? I also have F I N A L L Y quit smoking!
Another resolution (which is underway, go me!) is to go back to school! I started on the 13th & as weird as it is for me (I've been out for almost 6 years now) I couldn't be happier with that choice. I am taking strides to better my life, not only for me, but for Grae as well. I am taking 3 classes to start with (human sexuality, psychology & intro to writing). I am so excited to get my generals done & then begin all the classes I need to become a kindergarten teacher.
I have a bunch of little resolutions that I don't need to go into a lot of detail on, such as I am going to go outside my comfort zone at least once a month, as well as check at least one thing off my bucket list. I want to get some new tattoos done (I'm a little bit of a tattoo junkie). I want to find my self worth again. Laugh more, cry less. Pray longer, say what it on my mind. Love with all my heart. Cut out negative energy. Spend more time with the ones I love.
This year, will be my year. Just you wait & see.
As for all of you out in cyber world, I hope that this year, you make mistakes. Because if you are, then you are trying new things, making new things, learning, living & pushing yourselves. I hope you do things you've never done before-- challenge yourself. I hope you keep moving forward, never stopping, never giving up. I hope you find someone who truly loves you. I hope you become someone you're proud of. I hope that this year, is the year you find yourself-- for the first time, or all over again.
xoxo
