Story #2

I don't think I quite understand the question... aren't all goals made for the future because of things past or present that you want to change?  So I guess I'll just answer what my goals are haha.  How fitting, seeing that it's only been a couple of weeks into the new year.

1. Read something gospel related every day.  I have such a hard time with this, and I don't know why!  Especially the scriptures.  I know, I should love the scriptures, but the weird English language just doesn't capture my attention, so when I do read I couldn't tell you what I just read.  But, like many other things, I think being consistent in reading will at least help.

2. Get ready every day.  I feel super lazy and don't feel like doing anything when I'm stuck in my pajamas all day, or when I don't get make up on.  And it's really easy to do when I'm just at home with the kids and don't plan on going out.  "No one's going to see me" is usually my excuse, but then I don't feel like doing the list of things I have written out.  Waste of make up and hair product if you ask me, but at least I'll feel productive and energetic.

3. Exercise daily.  I don't mind going on walks, but other than that I don't like exercising.  Maybe I need to branch out and try something else out like Pilates or zumba or something, but I haven't found any type of exercise I like.  Running—kill me now.  Swimming—that means floating around the lazy river at 7 Peaks, right?  Sports—eh, not my thing.  Weightlifting—I got my babies and that's enough weightlifting for me.  Yoga—I've done it in high school P.E. and I don't really understand it.  I guess for now I'll just stick to my walking.

4. Write in blog weekly. I have a hard time thinking of things to write about, but luckily I have these questions to help me along for an entire year! Writing on the blog is more of a journal for me. I have a journal I write in occasionally, but it just so much faster to type, and I like being able to spice up my entries with pictures.

5. Work on calligraphy. I want to write quotes in pretty cursive, but it is definitely harder than it looks! I was introduced to this when I went to Pinner's Conference 2 years ago. I feel like I haven't really found my "style" (or maybe I have and I don't like the look of it), so I want to be able to find a style I like and practice that.