So now my 13 goals for 2013 in random order.
1. Be more giving of my time to my community- What can I say? I like to "help" when I can an where I can. My parents were both excellent examples of how to be active members of the community and helping out when you can and where you can, my father is especially talented in this area and it's something I hope to pass on to Mallory. My goal is to find some way to give back and help out at least twice a month. Easily doable. In fact I am on track to do this as my first volunteer activity will be Jan. 19th.
2. Find a place to live - Look Sam and I moved in less than a month. So, right now we are renters. Our rent house is nice enough, but not nearly as nice as a home of our own. I actively stalking the perfect street in the perfect neighborhood.
3. Maintain my GPA an graduate with honors- Look let's not kid ourselves. I am one smart cookie. I am actually on track to graduate with honors and at the top of my class. Basically all I have to do is not.mess.it.up. Concentrate, Jill!
4. Eat healthy. I'm 15 pounds heavier then my pre-Mallory weight. It's not 15 pounds of muscle either. Do me a favor and google 15 pounds of fat. Yeah, it's disgusting and a bad example to my child.
5. Spend more alone time with Sam. We are guilty of trying to include Mallory, our friends, and our family in everything we do. Hey, we love them that's not so bad. But it also means we have very little alone time together which married couples need. This year I am going to actively plan a date out each month even if it is only for a few hours or minutes.
6. I am going to try harder to be a Mary instead of a Martha. I will probably write more about this later, but for those of you familiar with the sisters of Lazarus, I am Martha. I will actively work towards being Mary.
7. Set a good example- I struggle with this. Plain and simple. I'm a jokester and a prankster. Ii am the "fun" friend Sometimes it can be misconstrued. Sometimes it doesn't set the best example for my daughter. While I can still be fun, I need to remember that I have a tiny set of beautiful blue eyes on me at all times.
8. Choose my words- I've struggled with this my whole life. Sometimes, I speak before I think. I plan to reverse that this year. Maybe not 100%. A ten percent improvement could make a big difference.
9. Read! I love to read! I used to be an avid reader, I think I maybe read 5 books last year. This year I am aiming for 25.
10. Dance more. I used to dance 6 hours a day, five days a week. While Mallory and I have Dan e parties on a rainy or cold day, or when I've ran out of things to do. I need to find a ballet bar. Immediately. It's great expression, exercise and therapy.
11. Meatless Mondays- Surprise husband! It's only one day a week. We can do it!
12. Judge less.
13. Take Mallory to try one new activity a week. We have a whole world to explore.
