I decided to start this thread so we can all learn more about one another and hopefully exchange ideas and info. I know we all probably have the obvious resolutions - lose weight and get healthy, right? But what else? Here are mine because sometimes when I see them in print, I know I can go back to them and often that helps me stay motivated.

Become at least semi-fluent in Spanish. I have been trying to get better for year now. I have enrolled in class that starts in January.

Try to become neater & more organized. I am a total pack rat and throwing things away is tough for me. I am also a total slob so I am going to try harder to pick up my clothes, shoes and other things that tend to pile up around the house.

Get back to jewelry making. I started buying supplies & beads over a year ago and put it all away but I think it is a great hobby.

Try to be a more positive person in all aspects of my life. Even though I am pretty positive most of the time on this site, I am very negative at work and at home. My friend tells me if I think positive, good & positive things will come my way. I need to work on that.

Learn some new things and get out of my comfort zone. I have wanted to learn karate for years so maybe 07 is the year to finally do it. I was also intrigued by Hulakitty & Mary when you mentioned different forms of dance. I have been thinking about taking some bellydancing/tribal dance classes to see if I like it.

I think that's it for me for 2007. Boy, that's a lot on my plate but I can do it!

Lets hear what everyone is else is going to do in 2007! Lem

ok, my turn,

of course get healthy and lose weight.........

but also, learn to be with myself......... I have five kids, the oldest is 16 (or as he likes to say starting today, "I will be 18 next year" yikes!) the youngest is 6. I have been a stay at home mom for over 16 years. and although I know I used to have intrests, I can't remember them much. My youngest is in 1st grade and last year and this year. I have been very unorganized. it is like I don't know what to do with myself if I don't have some little kids holding onto my legs! so that is first.

I want to read the bible all the way through. every year I try and then get side tracked about febuary. ( I know genesis real well!). So I want this year to be that

I want to get my house in order and KEEP it there! I have been flying with Flyladay for about 4 years, but I do good for a day and then drop it for a week or two or..........

that should be enough I think.

Lettie

Okay... I am gonna put it in writing.

1) Obviously... I want to lose 50 lbs.

2) I want to get organized. I have always had problems with organization. I have all of our important papers in a big box. ):

3) Learn to love me for who I am. I have a bad habit of comparing myself to others. I never measure up. I just don't like myself.

4) Be a better mother and wife.



Sherry

OKAY HERE I GO....

1. SPEND MORE TIME WITH GOD

2. FIND WAYS TO GET MY DH BUSINESS OUT OF DEBT

3. PAY DOWN OUR MORTGAGE BY 10 GRAND

4. START A RETIREMENT ACCOUNT

5. START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR EMERGENCIES WITH 6 mth SALARY

6. LOSE 50lbs ATLEAST.

7. LOVE MYSELF FOR WHO I AM AND NOT WHO I COULD BE.

8. MAKE NEW FRIENDS.

That's enough and probably why I never make resolutions!!!! LMAO

Mary

1. Be a better mom. I'm not a bad mom, but I just feel like I could do better.
2. Be a better friend. I wish I had more time and the ability to be there for my friends more.
3. Maintain a 4.0 gpa. I hope to graduate with high honors some day.
4. Pay off and stay out of debt. Credit cards are my downfall. I intend to pay them off(again) this year and not ring them back up.
5. Stay a non-smoker. (now on week 8!)
6. Continue losing weight and sculpting my body.

I am going to be better with money and have a hitlist of things to clear first, and a goal for what I want it to get down to by the end of the year, and I am giving up smoking.

7 full days clean so far!

The obvious: lose 40 lbs and get back to regular running
The less obvious:
Manage stress better
Quit smoking
Maintain friendships better (this and the first one are directly related to being totally obsessed with work, I should just say worry about work less!)