I actually followed through with some of my resolutions

As 2013 comes to an end I’m sitting back reflecting on all that I’ve gone through and accomplished this year. Some of you may remember me creating a motivational memory board where I shared all my resolutions for 2013. I’ve kept that board by my bedside all year so each morning I’d wake to see what I needed to work on. Now I knew better than to think I would accomplish or master each task but I did hope to at least make a few of those resolutions stick. While going through them today I realized I did manage to achieve more than I’d hoped for. See below. Lose weight: In 2013 I lost 30lbs. I gained 7 of those pounds back over the past three months since taking a break but overall I still did lose. It wasn’t the ideal amount but I count this as a win since I at least lost something. Dance: Boy have I danced. I find myself turning on music on the weekends and pulling Makenna into the living room to dance our butts off. It’s so much fun. Next I want to master country dancing. Get more organized: I’ve struggled with getting more organized at home but I definitely have mastered it at work. My desk is always perfect before I leave for the day. I still need to work on my bedroom. =) Keep track of money I’m spending: I become much more financially responsible over this past year. I worked hard at keeping track of everything and built up my credit once again giving me a credit score that made it possible to get out from under my old car that had me upside down. Get a new car: Due to my good choices regarding my finances I was able to purchase another car and this time it was something I actually wanted rather than what I could afford. It definitely helps when making that payment each month. Learn to cook: My stepsister has started teaching me things. I even find myself experimenting on the weekends. What’s even better is that I enjoy it. There is still so much to learn but I’m excited about continuing this resolution. Learn to laugh: I’ve learned to do this a lot lately. Rather than get angry when things don’t go my way I try to stay positive and focus on what is going right rather than wrong. I’m slowly starting to live each day with an open heart and it’s amazing how much happier I am. Still something I want to work on but again…another win. So the things I didn’t accomplish…the main ones would be getting down to my high school weight, traveling, and finally buying another laptop or computer so I can keep up with technology. Good thing I have 2014 for that. I will try to write another blog before 2014 giving more highlights of my year but for now I just wanted to say I’m proud of myself. =) Yep…I said it. I’m proud of all I’ve done this year. Now it’s time to make my 2014 board. =)