The past, the present and the future....

We are rapidly nearing the end of 2009. I have to say it will be a bittersweet goodbye. This past year has had its good points, its bad points, and its really bad points.

Disappointments of 2009:
1. Letting stress and insecurity completely dismantle my weight loss efforts.
- While I did NOT allow my weight to go up tons, I did not meet my goals.
Therefore, this is a disappointment.
2. Letting my craft projects amass to monumental proportions.
- It seems that time just passed us by so quickly in 2009. Before I knew it, events and emotions had taken their toll and I just couldn't find the energy to do more than merely procrastinate.
3. Letting time get away from me on many occasions.
- I wanted to do so many things. I have since learned that it's just better to look forward than to try glancing over my shoulder to the things left undone.

Accomplishments of 2009:
1. Not only keeping my job, but receiving a promotion.
- This is where the bittersweet starts to kick in. I went through so many
changes and saw so many things that really humbled me. To everyone
who didn't fare as well as I, you are always in my thoughts and prayers...
and I will send up an extra special prayer for you at midnight.
2. Becoming a full-time Mayo employee.
- I have been truly humbled on a few occasions this year, which has taught me to never take anything - even good fortune - for granted.
3. Sticking to our family holiday rotation.
- This sounds simplistic... but I know it means very much to my parents to see us for at least one holiday every year. This still needs tweeking, because I would like to see friends while visiting the hometown, but at least it's still alive!)

My Goals for 2010:
1. I will meet my weight loss goal in teh coming year.
The plan:
10% by March 6th.
Another 10% by June 5. (This will bring me to my goal!!!)
The method:
Tweeking the diet and exercise to fit my weight loss goals.
2. Starting a retirement fund.
- I have really slacked on this on so many occasions... not really sure why. I won't slack on it this year.
3. Starting our family.

All-in-all, 2009 actually ended on a high note. There were several sour notes along the way... but we've all made it out alive. Happy New Year - here's to 2010 being a great year! The best of luck to those of you who have not been blessed with good fortune. May you see prosperity and good fortune on your doorsteps soon.