New Year's Edition

The List

I could go on for a couple paragraphs how I missed my "deadline" by a mile....but I won't. :)

I have loved this past year. There has been real growth and real improvement-- even though the progress is gradual and at an overall slow pace. Yet it's real. And I love it. :) The progression really makes a difference when it starts with the inside and works outwards. The focus has been on my spiritual, mental, and emotional improvement-- and it really makes good change happen. :)

I realize the "year marker" for this blog is June 21st, but I'm fine with the new year vibe that happens in January. I'm a year and a half into my 4 year plan. Things are going well, and I want to keep that up. And right now I want to make a list of things that are still on my mind that I want to change and improve. Some things are more general and some more specific. And it's not a totally comprehensive list. I suppose it could be said this list is an answer to the question, "What lack I yet?"

Confidence (less awkwardness around others)

Regular flossing habit

Better style (this would refer to the Fashion, Face, etc. areas)

Continued improvement in mother-daughter relationship (it shouldn't have to be such a battle??)

Strict adherence to budget and financial security/freedom

Better home management (deep cleaning instead of just surface cleaning)

More meaningful communication with family/friends (even if it's not frequent, I don't want those I love to think I don't care about them)

Discipline in fitness/health habits (I'm not unhealthy...I just don't do anything extra to be more healthy)

Planning ahead (aka- preventing as much procrastination as possible)

Taking care of things right away (kind of has to do with the above)

Making time and making it matter

Choosing happiness...always