2012, Here I come.

In past years, I have made New Years Resolutions only to fail in following through with them. Resolution- the act of resolving or determining upon an action or course of action, method, procedure, etc. In my opinion, a resolution means nothing. Maybe it is because growing up we always made "goals" instead of resolutions. When I make goals, I stick with them for the most part. It was instilled in my head as a child that you should make goals and stick to fulfilling. Goal- the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. These two words go hand in hand but my word of choice is goal. So, I have sat down and made a list of goals I want to achieve in 2012.

Goal #1. Buy a stove. This may seen silly to most people, but our stove came with our house we are renting and it is the worst stove of all time! The back right eye doesn't work, it is all scratched up, and I do believe it is out to burn all my food! I'm serious about that last one! I can cook on low and my food burns, I can cook on high and it burns (obviously :) ). Nothing ever turns out the same twice. Granted, I know that I am not the best cook, and I will be the first to admit to it, but some stuff I have been cooking for years! And when a good ole box of Mac and Cheese doesn't turn out right... I'm just saying!! I want a black flat top stove with a warming drawer. Nothing spectacular.

Goal #2. Get and stay organized. I can not stand clutter and things out of place. So I am making it a goal to  get everything it's own spot and make sure it goes there when I am done with it. (I wonder if my daughter will catch this concept this year....hmmmm....)

Goal #3. Break my give-a-damn. I try so hard to please everyone and it makes my life a living hell sometimes (excuse my language). I am tired of people running all over me and then expect me to do everything they want. This year is the year I focus on my daughter, my husband, and myself. What we want and need. EVERYONE else comes last. This may sound a little selfish, but hey, my opinions matter too.
Goal #4. Save twice as much money as I did last year. I do okay in this area, but I definitely want to improve.

Well, there you have it. My main goals for 2012. Usually I would say, "Bring it on 2012." But this is a year where I am taking charge. So, "Here I come, 2012!!"

Happy New Year everyone!!