Resolutions

It's that time again...time to think about what I want to change about myself.  Looking back, I think this used to depress me.  I always wanted to make positive change, but I just could never make it happen.  Maybe my resolutions were too grand, or maybe too vague.  I'm not sure. But this year, I'll just be a little more realistic.  In no particular order, here are my resolutions for 2012:

* Keep Working Out
Believe it or not, Richard and I have been pretty dedicated about going to the gym for the past month or so. We're going to the Salt Lake County Rec Centers. Usually Magna or Holladay-Lions, but sometimes we mix it up.  The point is...we're going.  It's cool to consider that since I'm recognizing the "regulars" that means I'm becoming a regular too.  We've been doing really well.  I want us to be healthier, and this is the most consistent we've been.  Maybe that's sad, but small steps are still steps in the right direction.

*Stay Positive
It's not hard to get sucked into all the drama and negativity in the world.  There's way too much of it.  I don't want to become dragged down by it. I want to stay a happy, positive person even when it's hard.

*Look for Opportunities to Help
I don't necessarily mean anything big or major...sometimes just a small gesture can say so much.  Unless you've been on the receiving end, you may not realize how much one action can help someone else.  This year I want to try to "pay it forward" as much as I can.

*Challenge Myself More
It's easy to get complacent and bored.  I don't really have a lot planned for this one yet, except maybe just to be open to trying new things.  I do know that at some point, I am going to make Beef Wellington for dinner.  At this point I have no idea what it is, except it's always on "Hell's Kitchen."  But I'm going to find out. I'm going to make it, and we are going to enjoy it.  Or, if we don't, that's okay too.  The point is to try.

Those are pretty much the main ones.  Mostly I want to make myself better, but still be me.  I realize I might not always succeed, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'm bound to fail.  Time will tell, of course, but I'm pretty sure I can do this.

If you've made resolutions too, good luck! I believe in you!