Friday, December 31, 2010

Resoluting

Ginger saying "Oh, wow!" on Christmas morning.

It's New Year's Eve, a natural time to think about starting over. I have been thinking about 2010 over the past few days, and my main conclusion is that I refuse to feel guilty about the things I didn't do. I did so many good things that being negative is just silly. For example, I wanted to loose 40 pounds. I could be really upset by the fact that I didn't, or I could be thrilled with myself that I lost a little over 30.

Last year, I was very specific about things I wanted to accomplish. I did pretty well. Our scripture study as a family rose and fell, and then rose and fell again. I was 2 sizes smaller in Sun Valley. It felt good. We are eating out a lot less. Usually less than once a week. I don't always like that. I didn't finish an entire quilt each month, but I did finish a lot of sewing project. Plus, I did 3 different craft shows. My little Lena got quite a workout. And Cinnamon Roll Monday? No thank you. I found out that I would eat half a pan to myself for "quality control." Ha. For the sake of my waistline, I had to let that one go.

This year I have a lot I want to do. My list is a little overwhelming. I need to think about it a little more and then get back to you. A list of 12 things is a little unrealistic, wouldn't you agree?

3 comments:

Leslie said...

you had an awesome year!!! i have not begun to consider any resolutions....or goals

Chiloe said...

30 lbs ! WOW! Congrats: you did great. I still love your blog but I'm more on facebook lately. happy new year ♥

Melonius said...

first of all, i think you look hot. 30 pounds is no small accomplishment. and i'm a little disenchanted with resolutions. maybe it's just me, but it seems to be the same things year after year and then things fizzle out by february. personally i think a whole year is too much to think about all at once.