2009 Pre-Resolutions
December 31, 2008
I haven’t taken the time to sit down and think through 2008 and what will change in 2009 (and when I do, I’ll be sure to fill you in!), but there are a few things that are just a given.
After Italy in 2007, I swore I’d travel alone at least once a year for the rest of my life (or at least until I found a suitable long-term travel companion). Then I adopted these two kids and, though intentions were really solid, uuuuum, didn’t happen. So, my first no-brainer, pre-resolution is to actually stick to that plan and take that annual trip – TO IRELAND (thank you, P.S. – I Love You)!
Of course, when I started looking at my travel budget, I had to lay out the year, and yay me! I’m going skiing in Utah (to see the Bobs!), I’m taking the kid to Indiana for that blissful half summer, I’m going on a cruise with my sis who turns 30 in August, and I’m going to Ireland! Uuum, hello?! How awesome is my life?!
Ok, so if any of you have been to Ireland, please fill me in. Where do I need to go? What do I need to see? What can I skip without feeling like I’m missing out? According to my research so far, I’m leaning towards Galway & Dublin. Anyone?
The other super awesome plan for 2009 is spearheading the development of a badass core group of girls (think Sex and the City). I’m very excited about this because I KNOW some super cool chicks, but we haven’t ever made a targeted effort at really forming that strong core group. Plus, just think of all the crazy fun things we can do! Our first outing is ice skating. Wheee!
I might have mentioned it before, but I’m also plowing through my second round of P90X. Once I’m through that, I’ll get back to running with a big, magical goal of running a 10K this year. Doesn’t seem like much, but you know me and running.
Not sure what else I’ll come up with in the next few days as I sit around doing nothing but writing my letters of gratitude and reflecting on 2008.
I hope you all have a safe & happy New Year celebration and take the time to reflect and express gratitude to the people who graced your life this year!
