2008 Not-Resolutions

Happy New Year!

Last night Joel & I had a yummy tri-tip dinner after the children were in bed, watched Pirates of the Caribbean III (still hoping they'll make a fourth!), played Lego Star Wars on the XBox 360 & drank sparkling wine. We even made it till midnight, I think the first time since we started having children. LOL.

Oh, and I've done quite a few things on my list of things to do for the weekend, except for the trip to the dump. I guess it'll have to wait until tomorrow. Oh, and I still need to finish that layout, but there is still time. I did pick up my pictures for it from CostCo, so that' s a step in the right direction. The Christmas decorations are all down and stowed (yeah!) and our bedroom & closets are clean (Double-YEAH!).

Now, I don't believe in resolutions, but the New Year does bring to mind things I would like to better about myself & my life.

1. One habit you'd like to break totally: Biting my nails! I've done this my whole life. I don't bite them to the quick or anything, but they aren't beautiful either. I need to remember put nail files everywhere.
2. One person you'd like to get to know better: Ali B. She's someone I've been friends with for awhile & I'm pretty sure doesn't read my blog to know I would like to hang out with her more, but still. And Melissa K. (who does read this blog from time to time) -- I miss hangin' out with you!
3. One random act of kindness that you'd like to make a habit this year: Birthday cards. I love getting recognized on my birthday and as adults we really don't get much of that anymore.
4. Something that you'd like to own by the end of 2008: A bounce flash for my camera. And a remodeled house... not that I'm holding my breath on that one, but I'm hopeful!
5. Something that you'd like to get rid of by the end of 2008: A few pounds would do. :)
6. One change you'd like to see in your life in 2008: A bit more financial stability would be nice. Time with God each day.
7. One thing you'd like to memorize in 2008: More Bible verses. It's such a blessing to have them bouncing around in my brain.
8. Something that you'd like to improve on: Saying "yes" to the kids more. My knee-jerk reaction is to say "no" when they ask me for something instead of really considering their request & thinking of a way to make it work.
9. Something you'd like to learn in 2008: I would love to start playing the piano again. It's been 12 years now since I've played, so it's like learning it anew! ;)
10. Something you're looking forward to this year: Getting to see Shannon, my best friend, again. Remodeling our house (the end product, not necessarily the process). 
11. One thing you're going to make sure does NOT happen in 2008: Hmm... don't know.
12. One person that you want to be closer to this year: God. My husband & children. I think those core relationships are the most important to keep growing & building on.
13. One old acquaintance that you'd like to reconnect with this year: Did that with Christmas cards. There are so many people that I get cards from each year that I haven't seen since high school or college. Lots of fun hearing from them all.
14. One place you want to visit this year: I would love to go to Yellowstone.
15. One thing that you'll move from 2007's to do list to 2008's to do list: Paint the house. It still needs it. LOL.

There you have it, my 2008 Not-Resolutions.

"But seek first his kingdom & his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:33-34

Comments

[Maureen]

love love love that Bible verse :)
Happy New Year Sheila!
God bless!

[Susan Beth Breuner]

As one Christian scrapbooker to another, come to Yellowstone (its just down the road from my house about 40 miles south) You'll love it, its beautiful, and a great family trip. While you're at it, go to Teton too! It is completely worth it. Try in mid- May or September - fewer crowds, relatively good weather, and so fun! Camping in Teton can be as inexpensive as $15 a night. Lodges in either place, much more! But oh so worth it. And really not too terribly far from Northern ID.

The rest of you non-resolutions sound wonderful too! A great way to begin a new year - with hope for so many good thing!

[Melissa K.]

Oh, I miss hanging out with you too, friend! I feel so blessed that you mentioned me.

There's a new Polka Dot Pottery near my house. Let's go make something fun soon!

Melissa