2013

This is going to be a bit of a sappy post, full of my "hopes and dreams" for 2013. My New Year's resolutions.

I once read some where that instead of envying someone, try to be what you like about them. Or be that person. That thought CHANGED  my life, my whole way of thinking. Instead of comparing myself to someone, I started to want to be what I saw in them that I liked. If someone I knew was fit or trim I asked them what their secrets were and tried to emulate them, by eating better...(which is a whole other post!!) or a better friend, or kinder, or if they dressed nicely, I asked for help instead of wallowing in my self loathing or pity that I wasn't as stylish etc. I know that might sound silly but I am a learner of reading, watching, absorbing ideas/inspiration then DOING. I think thats why I love Pinterest so much, its the perfect way to get great DIY, cleaning, fitness,home decor tips and hints. I get soooo much inspiration learning from others. 
 So 2013 is my year. I know most people post these in January not March but I really wanted to get my feet on the ground with a head start before I posted all the things I said I am going to do and actually just do them first. 

Goal one:

Quit saying I'll really really start my photography business this year, quit dabbling in it and just do it.

Step one: Make an official facebook page. You can visit it HERE...It is still a working progress.
I have many things left to do to make this dream a total reality but I'm doing it this year.
I've had quite an increase in potential business, including WEDDINGS! since I've made the site.
God is certainly blessing me. And for that praise for all the blessings that flow.





Goal two:

Become fit and healthy for me.
No one else.

I don't care if I lose weight or if anyone else likes it. I'm doing it for me. I just want to be strong and healthy again.
Last year I started running. I was getting pretty used to it, then my brother died and I kind of lost my way for a while, but I'm back at working out harder  than ever. After just about 6 weeks of lazy gym workouts I'm starting to see a small difference but this week I really started pushing myself. I can't wait to see what the next 6 weeks will bring!

Goal three:

Eat more organically.

That pretty much says it all right?



Especially organic  milk. Dairy is full of all kinds of not good for you added hormones. I've only been buying organic milk and yogurt for about 2 weeks now. I also bought a cheese kit to start making my own cheeses so I'll keep you updated on our progress.



Goal four:

Keep up my diy home decorating.

Nothing is more satisfying than looking around our home and seeing all the touches that make it truly ours.

We recently redid our living room due to a mini flood from broken pipes and I have to say that for under $500 we made it look amazing. Its so much bigger now! Thats another post though.
I've been working on a few small projects as well. I'm trying my hand at embroidery again, I'm halfway done a set of adorable pillowcases for our bedroom to match our Ikea pillows. I'm excited to show you the finished project.



I can't wait to see what 2013 brings us this year.

We have a few great trips in mind and the goal of buying a house soon so I am going to try to keep up with my very most important goal for US. Saving money for our own home.

I really really am going to focus on saving in groceries and household products because they take up so much money. I need to tighten that up, plan meals better than I have been. Coupon and shop primarily at BB'S when I can. And stop random little expenditures. I want a house.

I want a home to raise our babies in. Our dream home.


C'mon 2013 lets go!