I'm sure, like all of you, it was a huge surprise the world didn't end on December 21st. NOT! Well, I'm still here and I'm still blogging. Every December post I've talked about my birthday, Christmas, some kind of ski trip, blah, blah, blah! Yes, I had another momentous birthday and Christmas this year. As apart of my December posts, I also discuss what I've learned for the year, and set new goals and/or aspirations for myself in the coming year. Perhaps you read this blog to give yourself some new motivations or ideas, or maybe you're just interested to see what goes on inside the head of a newly married, 28 (EEK!) year old brain and what she has to brag or complain about. Well, here are the top five things I realized in 2012:
5. "Choose your friends wisely, you become what they are..."
It's ideal to surround yourself with people who aspire you to be better than what you currently are. It's best to be a dynamic character, and always ready to change in a positive direction. Looking back over the year, you should be in a better position now than you were in the previous year.
4. "Turn your weaknesses into strengths"
It's self-explanatory, but if you find a weakness destroy it! When Rob and I got married I didn't cook very often, because most of the time I had no idea what I was doing. I decided I was done with that, wanted to experiment, and now he has to all but force me out of the kitchen. I love to cook for my man! And, of course there was the constant blogging about how I couldn't run if my life depended on it (read about it HERE). I decided I was done, made the choice and commitment, and in 10 weeks went from walker to 5K runner extraordinaire! You can attain whatever you set your mind to...
3. "Don't sweat the petty things..."
Sometimes it's easier said than done, but don't let the small, insignificant things get you down. Does it really matter anyway? Will Smith once said, "Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions." In the end, opinions are like butt holes...you know the rest.
2. "Happiness is only real, when shared..."
Yes, I'm quoting from the movie Into the Wild, but it's still true. I've never been happier in all my life, than I am now. Knowing my husband is with me until the end of our lives is a very special feeling. I also believe this is the reason why social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are so popular. People want to share their lives and have others respond with positive reinforcement, whether it be a compliment to boost our self esteems or just the general knowledge that people keep track of our lives by looking at pictures or reading posts.
Stop waiting for things to happen for you, and go make them happen. You are the single, sole reason for the way your life turns out. If there's something you don't like or want to change, it's up to you to make the necessary decisions and compel the change.
So, what does muah have in store for 2013? Well, I certainly like being more active than I was last year. I hope to at least maintain my running, and perhaps do more races. It's not only good for my health, but also for my self esteem and overall zen. Accomplishing a goal that was once thought to be "impossible" gives me a new sense of self worth, and causes me to crave more of it. I'm also going to attempt new things this upcoming year. In January, a bunch of pals and I are all heading up to French Lick Resort in Indiana (yes, it's really called that) to hit up the casino, perhaps visit the spa, do a wine tasting at the local winery, and attempt SNOWBOARDING. I love to ski, but I've always wanted to be a snowboarder. It looks waaaayy cooler than skiing, it's hip, it's new, and although I know it's gonna be painful I still can't wait! Check back soon to read allllll about that little escapade. Other than those few things, I haven't really decided what I could do to "outdo" this year, but that's ok. I'm not trying to find myself, I'm thinking of how I want to create myself :)
