2008

1) Be More Organized
I’ve always been terrible with this aspect of my life. No matter how hard I try, I get lazy with it and go back to my same old messy unorganized self. When I move into my own apartment I can’t be like that. I don’t want my apartment to look like it did when I lived at Greenbriar; especially with Ethan. If I see a mess, clean it up. Living on my own I will be the one responsible for that. Starting now will make it that much easier.

2) Relearn Patience
I used to be the most patient person I knew. I don’t know if it’s because I got older, or something just snapped, but it’s not really there anymore. Mostly I need to be patient with Ethan. Sometimes little things set me off and he needs me controlled in those situations as much as I do. I think if I don’t get so frustrated and impatient with him (and myself) I’d be a lot better at being a mom than I am now.

3) Manage Finances Better
More often than not the past year I found myself needing help with my finances. Every once in awhile I’d be okay, but then it would all go to shit when I got a handle on what I was doing. If I’m going to be independent at any time in my life, I’m going to have to learn this NOW so I don’t get myself in trouble. And with a child, I can’t really afford to play as much as I used to or would like.

4) Take Better Care of Myself
This one is last because I always resolve to lose weight. It’s still a resolution but it doesn’t seem to be as important as in years past. Mainly my eating habits and portion sizes need to change. I need to be more disciplined about it as well; and throw in some exercise for good measure.



These are my resolutions for 2008. I know they won’t happen overnight, nor do I expect them to happen overnight. I just need to be patient and work at them little by little throughout the year and reap the benefits a year from now.