HEPPY NEW YEEAH!!!

Okay, I don't know what accent that title is in... Yeah.

So anyway, it is the start of a new year, and we all know what that means: resolutions that may or may not last the next 365 days. When you look at it that way, it's kind of pathetic that we can't keep up with something for that long. Take it a week at a time, and BOOM! the year is over before you know it. Goalkeeping is definitely easier said than done, but this year I am really going to try my darndest to live by these wise words...
(yeah, yeah, I know, "do or do not, there is no try". I'm working on it, okay?)

So, in order to remind me, I'm going to post my goals here on this very blog! Here it goes, and if you have any suggestions (or encouragement), please let me know, because these are definitely a work in progress:

1. Attend the temple once a month
-I really want to get me and Phoebe to the temple more often. I definitely need it, and I think that it will bring me and Phoebs closer together if we can grow spiritually together! So, every fourth Monday of the month (random, I know), we shall get up early and go to the temple! Take that Satan!!!


2. Read through the Book of Mormon
-I've done it before, so I know that this one's possible. I'm going to go for a chapter a night. I know from experience that this will strengthen my testimony of every aspect of the gospel, and bring me closer to my Savior. A pretty worthy goal I would say... but one that's best achieved with the help of my Heavenly Father through the Holy Ghost.


3. Do vocalizes in the morning and take care of my voice!
-My nodes are definitely much better than they were at this point last year, but I desperately want to audition for the YAs this year, and therefore I need my voice to be in tip top shape. Plus, I just love singing, and it totally stinks to have a wimpy voice all the time. I WILL FIX IT. Again, definitely only with the help of my Heavenly Father.


4. Exercise 20 minutes EVERY day (except for Sundays of course... day of rest... yes)
-This will most likely be the most difficult goal for me. There are just many MANY things I would rather do than exercise. But, alas, my body is not in the best of shape, and I want to be as healthy as I possibly can. And that's going to take a lot of work. I have resolved to alternate between running on the treadmill, and doing this killer exercise video that mom has. Hopefully this will help me lose weight, flatten out my tummy, and keep my heart healthy! Cross your fingers, because I am!!


5. NO SUGAR
-I can't believe I'm saying this... but I'm going to do it this year. No refined sugar for a whole 52 weeks. Hopefully this will help me on my journey to becoming healthy as a horse (whatever that means). I know it will definitely be tough (especially on my birthday... sad), but I will do it! It is for the best!!! At least, that's what I keep trying to convince myself... :)
None of this... :(

6. Become better friends with my siblings
-I'm excited for this one. I love my siblings SO much, and I want to make an effort to get to know them better! Therefore, I am going to make an effort to take them on one-on-one dates, and spend more time with them! They deserve it, and I think it will be really fun for me too.


7. Re-read all of the Harry Potter books. More than once if possible...
-To keep the magic of my HP childhood alive, this will happen. Harry, Ron, and Hermione will live on!!!
(artwork accredited to the lovely Caleb Tinney... he's incredible)

And finally, last but not least...

8. Get good grades in college while having as much fun as possible!
-I understand that this is about half a year away, and that also "good" doesn't necessarily mean "A"s. All I want, is to be able to look back and not have any regrets about my freshmen year. I want to get my homework turned in on time, meet new people, learn new things, go to many a football and basketball game, become best friends with my roommates, go on lots of dates, magnify whatever callings I receive in my singles ward (that freaks me out... singles ward...), stay healthy, and live my freshman year to the max!!!


So, there they are! It's going to take a lot of faith and elbow-grease, but I think I can do it. If, every day, I remind myself of that fact that the Lord can make anything possible, I'll be okay.

One more quote that I absolutely love, just for fun...
Lovely, huh? Okey dokes, I guess that's all for tonight! Over and out!

p.s. I had to take a break from my drawing challenge due to Christmas break festivities... hopefully this resolve will not be reflected in the way I carry out my goals. I promise new drawings soon!!! :)