Here's to 2012 - the new "Me!"

I love this time of year...when I can sit back and reflect on the past twelve months of my life, and all the things that I've accomplished, or perhaps didn't necessarily accomplish. (Hey, I tried, right?) I think that's why I love making new year's resolutions. Not to say that I always keep them. Not that I enjoy looking at all the things that I feel happen to be wrong with me. ;-) But it's sure nice to think of ways to improve my health, my relationships, my responsibilities, and all the other stuff that constitute my life. It's always fun to make that "list" and check it twice, to ponder on the details of my life and all of things I'd like to accomplish to make the new year even better! Improvement can only be a good thing. And trust me, I need lots and lots of it. I've decided to break things down this year - instead of creating an entire page - a huge list of things that start to overwhelm me before the first month is even through, (basically expect perfection from myself!), I've decided to start slow...and to get through the small things I want out of life...step by step...one month at a time. Isn't that what we always hear from the scriptures and from the experts: Do not run faster than you have means or strength? It's good advice. And I've decided to take it.

So my resolution for January is: NO MORE EXCUSES!!

I watch a fun reality show called "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. I love this show so much! I love watching these awesome people come on national television, to share with the world the problems they are having with their weight. They are adorable ones too! I admire them for facing their problems head on as they challenge themselves to new levels of achievement, and motivate themselves to a healthier life style. I love celebrating with them, crying with them, and praying for them throughout the season to accomplish their goals. Anyway, the theme for this season is "No more excuses!" And that's exactly what the two awesome trainers (Bob and Dolvett) are pushing them to do. To stop making excuses for being overweight!! Time to do something about it!

That's what I'd like to do this year. Stop making excuses for my lack of achievements. No more sitting around on my lazy toosh, waiting for good things to happen to me. Why isn't my book written? Why are the relationships in my life not working? Why can't I play the piano? Why do I feel so lazy and blah? Because it's time for me to get up and get to work! I love writing so much! So it's time for me to begin writing daily to make my dreams come true. Even if it's simply my blog, or writing my feelings in my journal. I need to write!!! I also love music, and I love having a piano in my home. But the problem is I don't take the time to practice, and therefore, the piano remains dusty. Face it, the poor little thing isn't going to just wake up one day and come alive for me. I can't just sit here and stare at it, patiently waiting for it to play pretty music for me!! My fingers need to get to work and make it come alive. I've always wanted to play the hymns in my home so that my family can enjoy making music together. My Mom can't come over all the time and hold my hand! So you get the idea: It's time for major action! No more excuses!

Okay, breathe Jen. ;-)

I may be through with this entry, but I'm feeling the heat, and I'm super excited to challenge myself. I've been so darn lucky in my life, and so blessed. I need to get up and share some of that happiness more with others. So here's to a happier and better me in the year 2012!!

Keep smiling~ Happy, happy, Troy, Troy~