I unfortunately had to work this week, but only until 3:00 today. Monday I decided to go back to the weight lifting class I had been doing the year prior to surgery. It's amazing how much muscle you lose in such a short time (maybe 3 months). My back felt fine--I was only using 5 pound weights and I abstained from the jumping jacks and moves like that. I could hardly walk for a day after that because I was so sore, but it is a good feeling. I'm going back on Friday morning.
Working out makes me think of New Year's Resolutions, although I'm not putting "working out" on my list because that is a given and everyone should do that anyway. I love making lists, I guess that's the organizer in me. So I guess that brings me to my list of goals for 2009. I'll first start of with a quote I found in a motivational quote book I got for Christmas.
"Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else"
-Judy Garland
That is the preface of 2009--being an original person. I'm tired of imitations and people trying to "out do" each other with what they have, etc. I can not say I was never that person because everyone wants stuff they can't have/can't afford!! With the economy the way it is, I'm happy both Jack and I have good jobs and Addison is at a wonderful daycare part time. So here's my list:
1. Learn how to knit
2. Quit drinking pop (that does not include Red Bull or Monster!). And as I sit here writing this, I'm drinking my last Coke Zero
3. Be a better listener. If only Jack read my blog--he would say this should be at the top because he says I'm a horrible listener. And I am--I only hear maybe half of what he says!
4. Learn how to really use my camera. I'm lucky enough to have an awesome camera, I should really learn how to use the "artistic" side of it!
5. Find a Lutheran church similar to the one I grew up in. I tried Catholic, and it's just not the same!! I would like to baptize Addison.
6. Spend more quality time with Addison and take her to fun places on days off and weekends (Cinti Museum Center, Zoo, Aquarium, etc)
7. Budget to drop my hours from 40 to 35 at work (I'd work 7-2 M-F or 6:30-1:30). The timeframe for that is May 1.
8. And with less hours, I can cook dinner every night (healthy)
9. Find a "style" that works for me-hair and clothes. I feel I'm mismatched! I need a personal shopper! LOL! A lot of my clothes are from years ago (college) and I need something new for 2009--and not an imitation of somebody else!
So there are my 9 goals for 2009. I guess I should print that and put it in a visible place!
We will be spending time as a family tonight, I'm so excited! Hope I can stay up until midnight! We wish everyone happiness and health in 2009!!
