End of 2007, New to begin 2008!

Words can not express how I feel right at this moment in regards to seeing 2007 end.  I am full of mixed emotions.  I think this year as really been a rough year in regards to health and finances for many.  Our economy has been effected, the prices of gas hitting every-one’s wallet.  But for some it has ended with taking changes, quitting one’s job to start their own business and I wish much success for them.

I am very ready to start 2008!  I have a list of things I want to accomplish over the course of the year.  I don’t want to be traditional and call it a new year’s resolution though.  I honestly think some may set those standards high and then feel like they failed if they don’t accomplish it because of the ruts in the road of life.  My list is as follows:

  To finish my blogs

After years of playing with different templates and making themes, I am very happy and excited that I finally found what I was looking for and think I made a great investment.  I love how I can put more content into my blog with a unique flair and feel.

To catch up on scrap booking

I have so many pictures that I am behind in scrapping, its literally not funny.  I went through older pictures and have scanned them.  The most important scraps for me to finish are of my daughter for her graduation party.  Its going to be themed the day in the life of sweet Sarah.  Yes tomorrow my baby turns 18.

To spend more time reading

I use to be a total bookworm.  I want to spend more time in reading and that includes getting my nose into my Bible more than I do now.  Today’s times are so very scary and seems to be full of uncertainly.  I really feel I need to grow more spiritually.  I am going to read through all my cookbooks, as I have some that are older than me!  I really enjoy reading them.

Spend less time ball and chained to my desktop computer

This is I think one of my worst habits.  Hubby got me this beautiful laptop and I am going to be more relaxed and not be at my desktop computer constantly working on new projects.  I need my computer time to be more relaxing and fun and most importantly drama free, as this is my escape from the everyday stresses of being a wife, mother, and caregiver to my father.

Learn to Relax

This I think has always been my hardest struggle for me and that’s learning to relax.  I don’t sleep well at all at night, this has always been a chronic issue for me.  So I need to learn to let things go, clear my mind and relax!  I am going to start saying NO, do some things for yourself, instead of constantly jumping.  As much as I love my family and being a caregiver to my dad, I really need to take care of me two or my health is just going to continue to get worse.  I have to learn to take care of me too!

 I realize these are not big goals like get a college degree and things like that, but for me its baby steps and as the year progresses those bigger challenges will come along and naturally take their place and they won’t feel so overwhelming.  I hope as time goes I can also improve my technique in blogging.