Resolutions

I've decided to go big or go home.  I'm not going to have just one resolution for 2011.  No, no, I'm going with three.  Three things that I believe will really help me get my life back on track.  And I've made a plan for each one so I can't just say it without actually doing it.  Here's the details...

1.  I will stay active and focus on eating better so I can look FABULOUS for my honeymoon in April.  Then I will continue with this healthy focus so I can be proud to run around in a bikini this summer.  I know this will also help me feel better overall and give me more energy.  What could be better than that?


2.  I will spend more quality time with my hubby.  Steve and I have both felt like our lives have been too hectic and we haven't had time to just be "us".  We are determined to remedy that situation.


3.  I will NOT let my job control my life.  I love teaching, but it can't be my only focus or my source of stress.


I feel like all of these resolutions are completely possible and attainable.  I just need to stay focused and organized.  I have devoted too much time in 2010 to complaining and wishful thinking.  Now it's time to make it happen!

Here's to a wonderfully productive and successful 2011!  Happy New Year!

Blessings

Wow.  I really got the kick in the pants I needed last night.  My co-worker, Kristin and her husband Ron (who also works with us as the music teacher at school) invited me to church with them last night.  Actually, I think I might have invited myself.  hahaha  The music was so upbeat and the sermon was exactly what I needed to hear.

The pastor spoke about remembering that you are "wealthy in Christ" and that any blessings you've been given were meant to allow you to be a blessing to others.  So often, I focus on what I want or feel I need instead of remembering all the wonderful things I have.  Also, he mentioned that life is not meant to be easy and comfortable all the time, because if it is, you aren't growing as a person.  And when you are on the right path and doing what you are meant to do, Satan will probably try to step in and steal your joy.  I've always believed very deeply in spiritual warfare, and I've really felt it lately in my life.  Hearing the message last night made me realize that teaching is my calling (which I sometimes don't want to believe) and that whenever it seems to difficult, it just means that "someone" is trying to stand in my way.

I never thought I would be in church on Friday night, but it really was a great way to end the work week.  I'll definitely be going back.