In with the new

January is always a weird time for me. I don't really make resolutions, as such. But with the days growing longer and sunnier, I begin feeling more hopeful. I start thinking I may have some chance of reversing the complete muddle I have made of my life in the past year. And I get to thinking about what I did well and what I want to improve upon.

This process usually takes the whole month of January. First I have to recover form the holidays, which can take some time. Then I have to go back to work and get back in the swing of it. Then I have to re-engage my poor brain and start actually thinking again (ouch!).

All in all, 2007 was pretty good. Financially, it was a bit dicey, but we learned from that and have things better under control now. Otherwise, I did some amazing things. I turned big corners with my husband and my mother. I took my son out of school and brought him home where he belongs. We passed the first full year in our new house. I lost 20 pounds. and here are the things I want to better in 2008:

*I want to resume my workout program and also include PE in our school subjects. And Yes, I do consider Pole dancing a fit activity for PE, thank you.

*I made big progress on my kitchen this week. Now if only I can keep the trend going through the rest of the house.

* I really need to take better care of my hair and skin if I want to keep dancing for 5 more years. (Every year I say 5 more years. I've been saying it for 4 years already.) I also need to get serious about losing those last 15 or so pounds.

* I am working on changing up my work schedule so I have more time for school, and changing our school schedule so we can do more of the things we love.

*I am going to start saving money at the beginning of the week, instead of waiting until the end to see if there is any thing left over.


That is enough change for now. I'll let you know how it goes.