My 2009 DETERMINIATIONS......NOT Resolutions..

First and foremost, HAPPY (belated) NEW YEAR, everybody! I hope your celebrations involved fun, family, and good times, and hopefully, not TOO MUCH alcohol! So, I was thinking today about people who make New Year's resolutions, and how so many people fail to complete them. I've never really been one to make New Year's Resolutions because of that. So, I've decided to make New Year's DETERMINIATIONS instead. Here they are (in no particular order)

1. Lose weight---I've been putting this one off for so long, and it's time for me to start taking better care of myself

2. Pray more---I've been bad about this one lately, and then I sit and wonder why my life isn't where I want it....hmm...could there POSSIBLY be a connection??

3. Learn to de-stress---another one of my myriad of character flaws is the fact that I DON'T handle stress very well. Last semester, my stress led to a "mini stroke", which honestly scared the bejesus out of me.

....I have a lot of great things to look forward to this year. We're moving, which I can't wait to do...less rent means more money to take care of unfinished business. Graduation is in May, which means.....MOM COMES OUT FOR A VISIT!!!! I can't wait!!! I haven't seen my mom in over 2 years, so it's going to be a great reunion. The biggest of all.....next month Kevin and I will celebrate our 10th...yeah, that's right...our 10th ANNIVERSARY!! I can hardly believe it. Where did the time go?

So, for anyone who might be reading this, again, Happy New Year. I hope that all of your expectations are high and met! I will close with a little prayer..


Thank you, God for allowing me another year to love you and praise you. Thank you for giving me so much, and for not asking for more than my love and devotion back. Thank you for my friends, family, and most importantly, for your Son. Thank you for forgiveness and patience when I lose my step. AMEN!!