New Years Resolutions

Happy New Year! I've been thinking how crazy that it's already 2010...it's been the most eventful decade of my life...well, I guess I'm only in my third decade, but it's still been the most eventful. In the last ten years I got married, had three children, figured out what I want to be when I grow up (still working on the growing up part!), travelled a little, gained more than a few pounds, and figured out that crazy curly hair is just fine. At least those are the things that immediately come to mind...I'm sure I've done more than that.

Now that my children are out of the baby stage, it seems like it's time to spend at least a little more time focusing on myself - something that I've almost forgotten how to do in the last ten years! I've never been too excited about New Years resolutions....it just seemed so...I don't know...cliche, I guess. However, this year I've come up with a few for myself:

• I want to lose at least ten pounds. I don't think it's realistic, or even healthy, to weigh what I did ten years ago (108 lbs!), but I at least want to get down to a more comfortable weight. NO, I'm NOT going to say what I weigh right now...it's not horrible, but it's too much for me.
• Along with losing a little weight, I am going to exercise a minimum of 30 minutes three times a week....even if I'm tired and busy.
• Lastly, I am going to take a little more time for myself. I feel kind of selfish saying that, but I think I will be a better person if I feel like I matter to myself. It seems like I've heard every one of my girlfriends say how much better they feel when they get a break....I think I'll try it!

Okay...now that I've actually put this in writing, I will feel obligated to stick to it....that's my strategy anyway. So, now I'm off to the mall to shop for some cute boots....