I read an article by Melissa at Adventuroo and she uses one word for the New Year. Something to focus on, to motivate you. So I decided I needed a word more than a list of resolutions. This way I can make it more of a lifestyle than a check list. My word is one of the hardest things for me and my struggles through it are manifested in so many different ways. Here it is...
I want to spend more active time with my kids, doing things that they want to do. Tutoring Tae in English {his school is French}. Playing trains with Eli. I do these things now, but I am really not very good at managing my time.
I love blogging. I love my bloggy friends. I am excited about the changes we are making here in 2012. I don't want to stop or give it up, but I want to be able to balance my time more wisely. I want to have designated times when I blog/work that doesn't take too much away from my kids and husband.
And as much as I like blogging, I want to pursue things outside of my blog. Say whaaa..?? I want to start running since we don't have a gym here. I want to try to be a bit more crafty with the little resources that I have here in France. I want to READ, like, a book. You know, the real ones, with paper pages. But I don't read French so I have to wait until I am in Paris in a couple weeks to find an English bookstore. {Shakespeare & Company}.
I want to work on my house. I want it to be a haven, more organized, more tidy. My Pinterest pin describes me completely : Creative Minds are Rarely Tidy. I am reading a book to be organized in a year and I am excited to where it takes me! I get overwhelmed thinking about taking a whole year, but baby steps...
So that sums it up for me! I am nervous because I hate to fail and excited because my life needs a change.
What's your word for 2012? Or do you do resolutions? Either way, here's to a great year!! God Bless!
Oh and don't forget, tomorrow I am hosting a photo contest!! Make sure to come back so you can link up a photo!! Here is the info on the last one I did back in August.
