2011

Happy New Year! I don't so much believe in New Year's "resolutions," but I do believe in constantly working to better yourself. So, here are my 11 goals for 2011 -

1. Use Cash
I spend way too much money on things that I don't need, and I know because it's too easy to just swipe a card (even if it is debit). I'm going to start taking out my cash for the week and that's it - when I'm out of money, I can eat cereal. I'm going to take the money I'm not wasting on crap and put it into savings.

2. Get Healthy
After my surgery this year, I've had a really hard time getting back into exercise. No more excuses. I'm need to start moving again.

3. Read!
I got a Kindle from Santa Claus this year and I'm LOVING it. I used to be an avid reader, but I've stopped in the last couple of years. I love to read want to pick it up again. I'd like to read 50 books in 2011.

4. Keep a Neater House
I'm not dirty, but I'm messy. I would never leave food or mud or a dirty litter box, but sometimes I put my clothes on the floor and I never make my bed. I want to change this. I don't want to ever feel like I have to straighten up because someone is coming over - the house should already look good. :)

5. Be a More Open-Minded Dater
I rarely get past the first date, and I need to start giving men more of a chance. Little things shouldn't be deal breakers.

6. Cut the Grass

7. Continue to Grow as a Teacher
Read books, research online, talk to veteran teachers whom I admire, and try new things. I want to be the teacher parents call the office to request all summer.

8. Cook More
Frozen chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese from a box do NOT count.

9. Put Effort into my Mary Kay Business
I signed up to be an Independent Beauty Consultant at the end of this year, mostly for the discount because I love the skin care, but I really enjoyed selling skin care at Bath and Body Works, and I think I would enjoy doing classes and really working my MK.

10. Quit Gossiping
It's like your Mama always said, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."

11. Don't Neglect the Blog. :)