It feels strange even typing 2015. I know it will fly by, and I know it will be full of adventure. I know 2015 will not be perfect, and I'm sure there will be many days I wonder what the heck is going on. I can only hope on December 31, 2015 I can look back and be satisfied with the past 364 days. I hope it is a year that makes me proud, challenges me, makes me smile like never before, brings growth, makes me wiser, more appreciative, and fills my mind with amazing memories.
I sometimes joke that you should never vocalize big important thoughts. Let me explain. You take to Facebook and post, "I can not believe I have gone an entire year without even a simple cold." The next day you wake up with the cold of the century. "I forgot what it even feels like to have a migraine since it has been so long." Welcome to the Migraine that kindly jogs your memory. "I'm so excited we saved money on our grocery bills with couponing this week. #WINNING" The next day leads to a flat tire, a dead battery, or some other random EXPENSIVE disaster. You catch my drift. Once it is out in the universe it's like a test is sent back your way. You would think I would have learned this lesson since I can speak about it. No such luck.
Just yesterday I posted about how excited I was for 2015. "Not because I am looking for a new start or a fresh beginning, but simply because I want to continue on the exact same path we're on." Life has been, and hopefully will continue to be great. {{Hit POST}} Just like that things are shaken up. It's nothing that will stop me in my tracks because I don't do that. I figure life out and I continue to take steps forward...even if they are baby steps. It just brings a new obstacle that we will have to figure out. I couldn't help but think, "You REALLY had to post a New Years post, didn't you?!" As if I hadn't done it, nothing would have happened. It's silly, but my mind can be a funny place sometimes.
Needless to say, our New Year didn't start the way I had imagined, but it's one day. I won't let that dictate how our year progresses. Instead, I took an extra long look at my 2015 Accomplishment List. Yep, there's a list of 31 things {and growing} that I would like to see done in the next 12 months. Some are serious, some funny, some minor, and some major changes. Some are personal & I'd rather not share, but I decided to pick 10 that I can't wait to cross of my list.
Make it Happen in 2015!!
1. Have a more positive attitude. Be better, not bitter! I think I have come a LONG way on this, and I have no intentions of stopping now. Positive minds will create positive results.
2. Save more money by using coupons.
3. Read more. Started my first book today, and have a list of 6 more that I'd like to dive in to.
4. Create a serious business plan. Research, plan, and put it in writing. I want to be a business owner. I have had a few ideas, but pursued nothing seriously. Now is the time to put more time into research & planning, and see where it leads. Starting the business is not my goal of 2015, creating the plan is.
5. Complete four 5k's. Move, move, move!
6. Family photos. Don't even get me started. One photo should not be on this list year after year. ((Sigh))
7. Learn to 2 Step. Tony has a vacation week coming up & you better believe there will be some 2-stepping, you-tubing going on up in here!
8. Move. NOT leaving Austin, just leaving when the lease is up.
9. Journal, Blog, Capture, Create. Every single day. Write, take a photo, or create something. Writing, photography & crafting are all passions of mine. Which means every single day at least a couple minutes should be spent doing just that.
10. VACATION! My oh my, how I hope we get a vacation this year. Honestly, it's not likely that it will be something grand, but we are going on three years since we have gotten away as a family. Our vacations has consisted of family visiting. It's fun, but I would LOVE to get away with my two favorite people. Last year Tony and Alyssa got away for a weekend, but this year I will join. Nothing will stop me!
So, there's a sampling of what will weigh heavy on my mind this year...along with a handful of other very big goals. It's going to be a good one! As we close in on the end of day 1 I'm confident that we will make forward progress. That's my motto for the year!!
"May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful, and don't forget to make some art - write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself."
~~Neil Gaiman~~
* I found this quote long after I made my 2015 list, but man did it speak directly to me. I love it!!
DREAM big SPARKLE more SHINE bright
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