2012

2011 is over.  2012 is here.  I have no idea what it'll bring but I'm hoping it'll be good.  I don't typically make new year's resolutions but I do have a few goals in mind.

First off, follow through and finish projects.  What typically happens around us is that we get a project going, get almost to the end where we need one more piece or tool to finish and we don't have it so the project stops....and so does the motivation.  Don't think, "I'll get back to it tomorrow or I'll go by the dumpster tomorrow to drop that off."  Do it while you are thinking of it.  That's a goal for the EQ department and me personally.  For instance, my coat rack that I made is ready to hang.  I just don't have a level.  ;-)  Almost done, but not quite.

Another goal?  After wrestling with foot issues the past two years (yeah, way too long), I have got to finally put an end to this craziness and somehow get it fixed.  Yes, I've been to several doctors and had lots of things done but I think the end result will be surgery.  (Tore some ligaments and the scar tissue is irritating the nerves in the foot)  I haven't been able to really run or exercise without it bothering me so to get it fixed and be able to return to that will be a boost.  Running is very therapeutic and after spending 2 years hurting, I've been frustrated, mad, and downright depressed at times and feeling sorry for myself.  It really wears on you and I'll be so happy to get back to running and exercising.

Unplug!  Unplug the computer a little more and get into books a little more often, including the Big Book.  I will confess that I haven't been in the good Book much lately so I'm not sure where to start.  But we'll see where it goes.

Finances.  I made the move to use cash for almost everything about halfway through last year.  Now it's on to working on reducing debt and reducing impulse buys.

So these goals weren't made for 2012.  They were things I started working on last year.  Resolutions shouldn't have to wait till January 1st.  Change can happen any day of the year.  If you made a resolution, good for you.  Just try to keep with it all year long.