Obligatory New Year's Post

I was feeling very inspired last week to write this, but it was too early. Now I'm late and I have no inspiration so this may not be very interesting, I'll do it anyway.

First, let's recap -

Major happenings in 2011:

1. I got pregnant the second time, which I later miscarried, so a win/lose really.

2. I had my golden birthday!

3. C got a new job! And finished his degree!

4. My company was being acquired. This was bad, but actually motivated me to get moving!

5. I did a bunch of new things that were fun! Kayaking, cooking class, new crafts, etc.

6. House projects: Back fence, front bedroom, front yard.

7. I got a new job!

8. I quit smoking.

9. I got pregnant again!


Goals (not resolutions) for 2012:

1. Be more positive. C and I had a discussion the other day about how negativity, pessimism, and bitterness are everyday feelings for me. I know that now, when things are going well it is easy to say I'll be more positive. My goal is that I need to remain positive even when or if things don't go well (with anything). I do believe that this has a direct correlation to how fulfilling my life is, how I feel about myself, and my emotional and physical well being.

2. Continue to try more new things. I did a lot of new things last year, conquered some fears and had a lot of fun. I really would like to keep adding to my list in 2012.

3. Get organized! C and I had a great start the past month to our continues efforts of getting ourselves organized. I hope to have organization down to an art in 2012.

4. Finish my degree. Obviously I have been working on this most of the past year. I know what I have to do and I am going to finish this year.

5. Payoff all debt. And not to air dirty laundry, but I'm thinking of making a little "pay-off-o-meter" to post here for inspiration, aka, constant reminder.

6. Have this baby. Obviously this is not exactly under my control...but ya...thanks...that'd be great....

7. Sell our house. Yes, I said it. I don't know if it can be done in 2012 but that is the goal if we can complete #5 from above.

8. Buy a new house. Aim for bigger, better neighborhood, not a money pit. Obviously this one is contingent on #5 and #7.


Ok I'm pretty sure that if I sat here long enough I could get to #100 no sweat. But I think I'll stop there. If I can even manage a few of those this year that would rock.

I hope that everyone had a fabulous New Year and have some great achievable goals for 2012!