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I want to do better. Obama has inspired me to be a better American. But, really, I kinda suck. I want to be better.

I am way behind in the going green curve. Way. I took the first step though, and started using canvas bags for my groceries. I know it's a small step, but at least it's a step.

I'm still so horrible with money. We have it. But I don't apply it properly, so I'm constantly stressed by it. I think, I might do it on purpose, without realizing it? Some psychological childhood trauma thing?

I wrote New Year's Resolutions, and I'm going to post them here, as a reminder. I'll attempted to post them at the beginning of each month, and indicate which I have been successful at.

Let me go fetch those now, before I forget...

2009 Resolutions
* Make something creative for my home each month.
* Use cloth bags for shopping-no more plastic bags. (So far, so good.)
* Walk on the treadmill 1/2 hour, 3 days a week & work out arms to get definition.
* Get out a debt. (This is the hardest for me...but I will be diligent.)
* Eat healthier. Organics, whole grains, fruits, veggies, broiled or baked meat, fish, chicken, fewer sweets, drink more water.
* Get the basement organized & cleaned. (Buy plastic containers with lids for keep stuff. Donate stuff.)
* Work to keep my room clean & organized. (Better than I ever have before.)
* Get the kids rooms painted, redone, etc.
* Explorer fixed or traded or both.
* Pay off college bill by summer to enroll in summer math course for graduation 2010.
* Get out of debt and save for trip...June 21, 2009.
* Recycle.
* Be nice to all...even if I don't wanna.
* No fast food.
* Believe. (I think I always do this, so this one is kinda a freebie.)

Doesn't it all seem so simple?