And the riddikulus list of resolutions begins....

So, Here it is...

My list of New Years Resolutions. There are quite a few, but If I can get even one of these to stick I'll be better off for it.

Grouped by Category.

@ the Throne
I am joining up with anyone else who wants to do the 2 verses a Month Memorization challenge Cassi posted on her blog. I know the basics, but need to plant God's word more firmly into my heart. I like the fact that you get to pick which verse you are going to memorize.

I am also committing to spending more time just BEING in the Lord's presence. I have confessed that the just sitting there part of this is difficult for me, but I have learned over the last few months how important this is. And I need to get to the point where I can not be so antsy when I try to just be.

@ Home
I need to keep my spaces more clean and organized. I have found that disorganization leads to me being cranky and doesn't ease my stress levels at all. This includes my car. I don't think I am going to make it to the By New Year's Day deadline I set for getting it clean, but I am making major progress.

@ School
I need to finish my grad school apps.

I also need to finish my paper in a timely manner.

I need to complete my hours for Dr. Talamante.

I need to get my paperwork straightened out so I can register for classes.

@ Work
I think work is pretty good. I need to be able to come up with some cool crafts this year.

@ Church
I need to continue to build relationships with my teenagers. I love them, but sometimes I feel out of my league when it comes to relating to them.

@ Myself
I am going to work on losing at least 20 pounds this year. More would be amazing, but I could be happy with 20.

I need to be more social. I may not like it, but I guess it needs to be done.

I was recently told by a good friend that in order to love others as I love myself, I should love myself more. I don't not love myself, but am always more comfortable putting everyone first, sometimes this leads me to do things that bring me harm. I am going to try to assert my needs more. I do not want to end up as a spoiled brat, but there are times, when I just need to put myself first. (I sound so freaking spoiled just writing this)

I have jokingly mentioned training for a 5k walk. I would have to work on being able to do this without killing myself, but it is a concrete way to add one of the few excercises I am allowed to do into my daily routine.