Happy New Year!

I know I can't be alone when I say that 2014 snuck up on me. Not only this New Year, but ever since graduating high school--I feel like time has gone by so fast!

I guess I'm getting old.

I was finally able to sit down and write out my New Years Resolutions and I have to say I have quite the list. But there's nothing wrong with wanting to better yourself. I've already seen those sarcastic posts on Twitter and Facebook about how making resolutions are lame, etc. etc. But for me, they are a necessity. Like I said, I always want to better myself and New Year's resolutions help keep me on track.

1. Get healthy-This includes going to the gym and meal planning.

2. Stick with a tight budget--thus saving more.

3. Read More--I love reading and want to make more time to do so.

4. Get organized--Keep apartment clean for more than a day, make schedules, keep car clean, etc.

5. Grow this blog--research sponsorships, plan my posts days in advance, ask questions, use more pictures (even though this post has no pictures..oops)

6. Miscellaneous--things like run a half marathon, make new friends, explore more of NOLA.

I can't wait to see what this New Year holds for me. Like I said, I have quite the list of things I want to accomplish, but can't wait to get started! This is going to be the best year yet!

I hope everyone has a wonderful and prosperous 2014--because I said so!

New Year. New Me.

2013

has been a great year.

I graduated college, landed a great job, celebrated five years of dating with my wonderful boyfriend and traveled to Pittsburgh for our second annual Steeler's game. While this list is not comprehensive, I'd say 2013 has been pretty good to me. But, like most people, I can't wait to take on 2014. Out with the old, and in with the new--isn't that what they always say?

With my love of lists, you better believe I have a list of New Year's Resolutions.

Most of them are ones the usually make the list--workout more, lose those last ten pounds, read more etc. etc.But this year, will be different. (and not just because I say so--although that has a lot to do with it)  I came across an old book I used to read as a preteen about making goals. And that's what new year's resolutions are after all, right? In order to make the goal stick and able to be achieved, you have to write down how you are going to make it happen.

For instance, one of my goals is to lose those last 8-10 pounds.

How am I going to make this happen?

1. Join a gym..(I've already done my research and found one that I liked, but you might add a step before this that says research gyms in my area. Then join that gym.)

2. Create a realistic workout schedule I can follow. (Ex. I will work out MWF and do light cardio on TTH and have the weekends off) Whether is trying new classes, or getting a personal trainer--I usually like to plan my time at the gym so it won't be wasted.

3. Eat less junk food & eat more fruits and veggies.

4. Plan my meals in advance, so I won't be scrambling at the last minute and be tempted to eat something bad for me.

As a lover of lists, having these extra guidelines/steps really helps me stay on track. The above, was just an example and the same principle can be applied to any resolution you make.

Make 2014 the year of YOU

Because I said so!