Waking Up

Yawn. *streeeetttccchhhh*  I haven't published a blog in months. My life has taken over and I haven't made the time to write down my thoughts. And frankly, I've noticed it. My blogging has become a place to give my thoughts and feelings thorough contemplation, as well as to put them into words in order to work towards any resolutions that I may be seeking. Resolutions are not often considered a daily or weekly process but one could argue that they should be. Too often we spend a few moments once a year considering how to be better in some capacity, and subsequently are gung-ho heading into January 1st but by April 1st they are a distant memory. 

Alas, as we approach the new year, I will join a large portion of society in contemplating New Years resolutions. They should be realistic yet not common. They are exciting yet necessary. They should be attainable but should require some effort to ensure that one is successful by December. Decide what you will for your own resolutions but my one requirement is that you write them down.  This is the best way to hold yourself accountable for things that you've likely struggled to accomplish or maintain during previous days. 

Before I do that, I'd like to reflect upon my resolution from 2013. I vowed late in 2012 to spend less and save more. Fewer frivolous purchases and a recommitment to a long lost savings account. Spending is so easy; twenty dollars here, forty dollars there. And it's fun, let's face it!!  I'm happy to report that I was successful in 2013 and I've managed to take the first few steps in building a savings. It's as if I really am growing up!  

Now for 2013...

1. I've been rather honest in previous posts about my weight struggles. While I am making steps to change that, I have recognized that liking myself inside and out is critical to success in all areas of my life. Over the next twelve months I will be focusing on myself. The training plan will continue, and I will take whatever steps that seem appropriate to really like myself. 

2. My life for the past number of months has centered around work. At the bare minimum, five days a week and 8-10 hours a day. In 2014, I will take a real vacation, one that requires an out of office and a passport. Suggestions anyone?

3. Being home with my family over Thanksgiving and Christmas reminded me how much I love them and being home. A trip in the spring and one over the summer will satisfy this resolution. I need to spend more time with my family; there is no peace like that of being around them. 

4. And finally, this blog. I'm committing to being right back here. More frequent thoughts put into digital form. 

And that's a wrap. I have identified four things that will make me stronger physically and emotionally, and hopefully provide some humor along the way. After all, it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile and if I'm going to step up my workout game, I'm going to need to save my strength!