Progress

So here we are.

More than half way through January.

I wonder how many people have quit their New Years Resolution.

For my resolution.....

I created quite a list but really it comes down to one goal this year....to be a better person.

I think I'm doing okay.

Books: First off, I have read 3 books so far. 2 of them on the cruise. It was so relaxing to lay on the beach and read. Usually I hate the beach because I get bored so easy. Having the book allowed me to sit there and relax for hours. Loved it!

Loved these books. It's weird, but I could so see myself in each of the main characters.

Especially Darcy in Something Blue. Even though I'm not a shopper like her.

My next book is "love the one you're with" by Emily Giffin as well.

I can't wait to get started with it!

Church: The boys and I went to church on Sunday. I got nothing out of the sermon. I really need to go to a church that has a good priest. Like Father Frank at St. Pius. He relates everything to real like examples and I get so much more out of it. Father Bramlage rambled and rambled......

....for 20 minutes...

yes, I timed it.

Is that wrong?

I don't think so.

I wanted to break out the solitaire game on my phone.

Pretty sure that would have been wrong.

Anyways, half way through the sermon....

.....that would be 10 minutes in...

....Brett leaned over to me and said "What is he talking about? I don't understand."

He's 12.

He should be able to comprehend.

Right?

Right.

Well, that tells you something.

So my response....

 I leaned back over to him and said,

"I have no idea either but if I figure it out, I'll let you know."

I never did.

Next week, we are going to St. Pius!

Working out: define "working out"

lol

Seriously, I went.

Twice.

Hey, how many times have you been?

I think 2 times is pretty good.

More importantly, I did get an email from an old friend offering to work out together. I am excited! If anything, maybe we can run the half-marathon together.

Stop laughing.

Actually, only my blog readers....

.....all 3 of them....

know my goal of running a half-marathon.

This year.

I don't want to post anything about it on facebook or tell anyone because if I fail...

....which is possible....

I don't want anyone to laugh, rool their eyes or say I told ya so.

So it's our little secret.

Sleep with no TV: Doing pretty good with this one! When Jared sleeps with me....

....about once a week....

he has a hard time with it and I usually give in and turn it on.

There is a reason though.

A good reason.

Check that.

A VERY good reason....

It drowns out his snoring.

Oh my.

Wow.

So 6 out of 7 days, no tv on at night...yeah!!!

Less TV: Well, I am sitting here watching American Idol.

Sooooo.....

can we just come back to this one at a later time?

K.

Thanks!

Okay, I think that's it for now. Hope you're having a fabulous January!!!

25 random things about me

So this is harder than it looks but here goes!!!

25 random things about me

1. My favorite movies are Grease, Dirty Dancing and Titanic.
2. I hardly ever have to shave my legs.
3. When I eat gummy bears, I eat the head first.
4. I was the only child out of my 5 siblings that my mom and dad "planned". Mom even told me the story once, "It was a Saturday morning...." and I stopped her there :)
5. I want to karaoke so bad but I know I'll suck so I won't try it.
6. The only food I really don't like is goat cheese and okra.
7. The most sensual, sexy, and attractive part of a man’s body? The smile. I love a guy that can make me laugh.
8. I hate coffee but on most mornings, I wished I liked it.
9. I don't think I will ever get a tattoo. My tattoo eyeliner doesn't count :)
10. I started wearing glasses in the 3rd grade....until.......Lasik eye surgery! It was one of the best things I have ever done. Should have got it done alot sooner than I did.
11. I want to be able to dance. I see lessons in my future.
12. Alot of the times I find myself asking, "what if..."
13. I do miss some aspects of other times and places in my life, but overall there is more kindness and caring and love and meaning in my life now than ever before.
14. Thinks the secret to a good marriage is having great "in-laws"!
15. I want to write a book. But not just any book.....I want to be a best-selling author.
16. I don't wear perfume. I actually get turned off when I smell cologne on a man. Love a good smelling man but prefer just clean smelling skin.
17. If someone asks me to pick a number between 1 and 10, I always choose 3 because I have 3 boys.
18. I won't buy anything unless it's on sale. Drives my kids nuts.
19. I have to use Tide laundry detergent.
20. Clean sheets are a secret addiction of mine. I really wish there was a way I have freshly cleaned sheets on my bed every day.
21. Fire is my greatest fear. (besides anything dealing with death of course) I don't know what I would do if I ever lost all my scrapbooks and photos in a fire.
22. I constantly wonder what my daughter would be like if I had one....
23. I am a sports fan because of my father. I wouldn't change it for anything. I hate smoking because of my mother. I wouldn't change it for anything.
24. The chore I hate the worst....ironing!
25. I have never broken a bone.....knock on wood.
26. I have a hard time saying the word specific.
27. One of my greatest memories growing up with my youngest sister Crystal was creating dance routines and singing to Mickey Mouse club songs. I think I was destined to be a Disney fan.
28. I hate following rules. That's why I did 28 things :)


Okay, so that wasn't as hard as I thought :)

And we're off!!!

So excited to be taking our 2nd Disney cruise. This time it will be on the Disney Magic. What a magical way to start the new year!!!

 I am hoping for lots of relaxation!!! We leave in a few minutes for the airport, staying in Cape Canaveral for 2 nights and then boarding the ship on Monday!

Special thanks to my sister Melissa for watching after the boys. I am going to miss the boys so much! Mis, give them hugs and kisses for me! :)

No matter how you are starting off your new year, I hope its a great one!!!