Happy New Year to all my friends and family! I haven't posted in almost a year. Have you wondered where I've been? Well, its been an interesting year....
On Sunday, at church, our pastor asked us if we could use one word to describe our past year. I had a word pop into my head instantly...NEUTRAL! I didn't go backwards in any area, but I sure wasn't moving forward either. It was a year of coasting. A year of low expectations for myself. No really big personal disappointments, but on the flip side, no really big accomplishments, either.
There were highlights in 2012....
Keenan graduated from high school and started college this fall at The University of Toledo.
Nathan started his last year of high school and swimming faster than ever for the Comets.
Brooke has an A average in her second year of graphic design school, while maintaining her own place, working part-time, and having time for a boyfriend.
Ron and I ran in The Warrior Dash for the first time and both completed it!
I ran in three 5K races over the summer, improving my time with each one.
There were also low-lights this past year...
My grandma had to move from my house to a nursing home after falling and breaking her hip.
Ron's work schedule continually changes, which makes it hard to plan anything in advance. He hasn't been able to attend many of Nathan's swim meets, which is hard on him (and Nathan).
I have had issues with my hip/ lower back and have been dealing with pain because of these issues.
There are also things happening that are just...there. Things that have been on the back burner. Things I can't make a decision about, but need to....
Returning to school to finish my bachelor's degree?
Returning to work full-time?
Returning to work part-time?
Staying in a resource position at Sunshine?
Losing this extra weight that I've been carrying for years?
Exercising on a consistent basis so I can see results?
Starting a business?
Changing careers entirely?
Starting a life group at our home?
Committing to a Bible Reading study?
Making a game plan for the home improvements we keep talking about?
What is it that keeps me from setting a goal, breaking it down into reasonable steps, and actually completing the goal? I'm not sure. I'm a thinker, not a doer, I guess.
I can think of 100 different ways to lose weight and could probably teach a class on it, if asked. So why, in my head, is it so hard to commit to just doing it? Why can't I love myself enough to take that responsibility and do this for myself.
I don't want my word of the year to be NEUTRAL again, in 2013. I want to look back on 2013 and be able to say that it was a forward progress year. Stay tuned for some upcoming goals I have laid out for myself. This may be the year I surprise everyone...
