New Year's Resolution

Do people still do these? They seem to becoming increasingly unpopular. I still do! This year, I made a realistic resolution of writing in a journal 365 days. Like my healthy eating resolution with my boyfriend, I planned to start this task on Jan. 02, 2014 (you know, after the hangover settles); however, I was so excited to start a journal that I started a day early on December 31, 2013.

Three days down and I'm already enjoying reflecting and growing from listenting to my own feelings. I, honestly, think this will make me exercise more and eat healthier because I'm noting how I felt that day.

Here's the setup I'm using:

• General Thoughts/Entry
• How I Felt Today
• Highlight(s)
• Low Point(s)
• Goal for Tomorrow
• Bible Verse
• Read
• New Word (English or Another Language)
• What I Ate
• Exercise Completed
• Any Takeaways/Motivational Words for Tomorrow

I hope this entry helps inspire you. You don't have to wait till next New Year's to make yourself a better person. Every day is a new day! Enjoy it!

It's Friday Night and I Feel Alright

Wrong. The older you get, the worse your hangovers get. My college self wouldn't even recognize me, anymore. What I used to drink to "pregame" or "predrink" in college is enough to give me a two-day hangover now. It's nearly impossible to go out two nights in a row. Okay, let's get real...two nights in the same week. This party girl used to go out nearly every night of the week. And, now, I prefer Friday night's for relaxing after an exhausting week. Actually, I rarely go out on Saturday's either.

I prefer to utilize my weekends for service, networking, cleaning, me time, date night and personal growth. Who am I? Oh, well. Cheers to a healthier, happier life!