Life in the Green House

Green by name...not by nature

Resolved, 2012 Edition

I’m not a New Year’s resolution maker, per se. I actually shy away from commitments like that. I don’t think there is anything wrong with making or not making resolutions I’ve just never had the desire to really commit to something or the lack of something for an entire year. As I was thinking about resolutions this year and why I don’t make specific resolutions each year I eventually decided it was because deep-down I thought I might not be able to keep them all year. Basically, letting the fear of failing keep me from trying.

Ridiculous, Jenn, ridiculous.

So, I thought, I can do this whole resolution thing and late last night in the comfort in the hotel bed in downtown Atlanta I made a list. Yes, a list. You know, because I’m a list maker and all. In one single moment of empowerment high on a win from the Tigers and the sound of fireworks and all things “New Year” I quickly scribbled a list on hotel stationary and looks like this:

  1. Read the Bible every day.
  2. Exercise more.
  3. Drink more water. 
  4. Eat out no more than 1 time per week.
  5. Start and complete Project 365. 
  6. Stick to our weekly budget.
  7. Give up “sweets” for one year.
  8. Give up diet Coke.
  9. Read more books.
The overall theme of my year is health. I need to cut out the diet drinks and get my tale on the treadmill. I need to step away from restaurant food and Mexican restaurants and drink more water, the sweets need to go. I need to strengthen my spiritual life and really spend time working on my relationship with Jesus. My personal relationship with Jesus that is strengthened through His word and quiet time. 
It’s a long list full of things that on the surface seem impossible but in reality everything is possible. Giving up “sweets” and diet drinks are more of a testament to my willpower, they aren’t something I’m dreading or I’m scared of or something I dread. I’m actually looking forward to tomorrow and all of the changes this year will bring. 
Happy 2012, y’all! 

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  1. Our lists are practically identical. Could not agree more! I hope you can stick to them and continue being excited!
    When do you start? Tomorrow?? thinking of you and good luck!!!!

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  2. Good luck!!!! I bet you can do it. And even if you don’t accomplish every single one of these, you should be wicked proud for the attempts/things you did do. That’s a hefty, healthy list right there! I need to post mine

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  3. Jenn- I am with you on the bible reading, and excercising. i have been thinking about giving up fast food, dont think i can completely give up sweets, maybe limit them to special occasions!! good! luck!!

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