Choices

January 3, 2013

Today I am concentrating on choices.  I wish I had done this years ago.  I, personally, need to work on how I absorb the information around me and how I allow the actions of others to effect me or not.  The most important aspect?  Consider the source.  It is important to know those within your circle so you are able to respond properly to what is going on. 

I am pretty set in my ways.  What do I meant by that?  I mean that Yvonne is not going to change depending on who she is with that day.  I can, however, learn about those I am with as to not hurt anyone unintentionally.  I cannot expect them to know who I am or even accept who I am.  This burden is on me.

Obviously I need to think this through.  The last thing I want is to create unreasonable expectations for those who share their life with me.

Happy New Year

January 2, 2013

I read something that said with every end there is a new beginning.  I AGREE!  Although 2012 was challenging in many ways I know that I came out of it a better, happier person. 

I had decided that I was not going to make a New Years Resolution, instead I was making a plan for 2013.  I also decided I was not going to make some plan/goal that was unrealistic, thus setting myself up for failure.  I am a winner, a person that reaches their goals.  I look forward to watching my own progress this year and sharing it with you.  This year is not about losing weight, it is about implementing the changes in my life needed to be the person I know I am.  In order to follow the change I have this blog.  I will be taking a picture a day, as well as documenting my days.  I am convinced that utilizing my passion, writing, will be a huge step in the right direction.

New Years Eve was spent with friends and family.  I am so incredibly grateful to have ALL of them in my life.  I missed having my brother with me this year.  Honestly, having a younger brother (12 years younger) keeps me young.  Goodness knows I can't let him beat me at anything, including drinking.  By the way, he usually wins..........but it is fun trying to keep up.

My best friend was here for NYE as well.  There is not a better way to start a new year than with someone that already makes you a better person. 

2013 promises to be amazing.  Just remember in all of your resolutions to create something that is attainable.  Do not set yourself up for failure, you deserve to feel the accomplishment - mentally and physically.

Happy New Year Everyone.  Remember to love, laugh and live!