Tuesday, January 18, 2011

There's always hope...

A new year, a renewed hope; opportunities seem endless, change seems imminent, and life seems conquerable. It's three weeks into the new year and I still feel like all of that is possible. I'm making changes I'm proud of, making decisions that could possibly change my life for the better, and creating ideas that will hopefully see me this productive the whole year through.

I'm taking part in a weight loss challenge group on facebook, and it's doing wonders for keeping me accountable. Instead of setting the bar too high and making it difficult to see myself succeed, this year I'm taking weight loss slow. I'd rather have it stay off FOREVER than to see it again in a year or so. In another group, we're taking part in a me/you health challenge. It's fantastic to have a group of people who are committed to bettering their physical and mental health together. I'm a vitamin-taking, fish oil-swallowing machine!

I've got a specific opportunity that I'm waiting to hear (any minute) on. It could change my life for the better in many ways. I'm hoping for less stress, more sleep, and a better peace of mind. As soon as I know something, I'll post an update.

This year, I hope to read more, travel more, save more, spend more time with God, take better care of relationships that matter, and pursue what matters most. *In happy news, my family is once again getting along well. WHEW! I needed that.

In a matter of weeks, I'm getting another year older. I'm not where I want to be in life, but thank God I'm not where I used to be! Holding fast to this verse, "He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it." Phil 1:6

God bless you! Have an amazing year!
M