[ A new year]

I am 14 day's behind on this one, but better late than never, right?

Every year I make pathetic attempts at making resolutions I know will last for all of 1 second. This year, in effort to maybe accomplish some things that I would like to, I thought I would set some pretty reasonable goals. 10 things I'd like to improive on in 2012.

...take it or leave it.

1. Make time for myself. I always slip into a busy lifestyle and forget to make time for myself, which inevitably leaves less time for others as well. I'd like to prioritize my time with more than just running here, running there quick stopping in to wish my good friend a happy birthday and than be on to the next thing.

2. Read more. enough said. I read so many books this summer, but since working so much I have put that on the back burner. shame on me.

3. As pathetic as this may sound...drink less beer. I go through phases but sometimes i'd like to pass up the wine and go in for a beer. It leaves me feeling like a whale and full. time to cut the carbs. seriously.

4. Be more domestic. I have let that slip away from me as of late. I need to stop relying on Kyle to make meals and do laundry and pick up all the lose ends. It all leads back to making more time for myself...I never am home for more than 10 minutes. (maybe try to blog a little more as well)

5. Loosen up, smile more and go with the flow. The annual "think before I react" could go in here too...I have been working on that for 20+ years and that hasn't improved yet...could this be the year?

6. SPEND LESS MONEY!!! Good grief, I have no clue where all my money goes. I have downsized my closet, stopped eating out as much, and I will be moving home soon, but I seriously may go insane if I keep spending money on pointless stuff.

7. Improve my golf game. I am getting married to the best golfer I know, and brushing up on my skills is probably a big must do. Last summer I managed to actually hit the ball and understand the game better than I ever have...this year I hope to surprise myself!

8. Enjoy the little moments. I enjoy the little moments, but also find myself taking them for granted.

9. Let it go. I should really stop worrying about things, or letting little things bother me. I find it hard to let stuff go. If people wrong me, I am always the first to want to bring it up...when really, I just need to take a deep breath and carry on. More of the " in 5 years is this going to affect me" thinking.

10. ...and this a joke, get in shape. yep, I said it. I tried to avoid it but my children will see my wedding photos and as vain as that may be...I do not want them to think their momma could have tried a little harder before the big day :)

This about all the self improvment things that I have come up with.

Happy Weekend!