Happy Birthday & Old Resolutions.

My blog is one year old today.  Maybe I'll have some cake.

I come to realize, that I don't do my resolutions in January so much, because I'm still recovering from the holidays and it takes me at least a month to get my head around what I want or need to do for the new year. 

I want to take another look at last years resolutions to see how I've done:  (I know I just did this a few weeks ago, but I need to do it again.)

* Make something creative for my home each month. (Eh, I do good at this in general.)  CHECK.

* Use cloth bags for shopping-no more plastic bags. (I do this and I am very proud of that fact!)  CHECK.  But I need to make sure I keep doing it.

* Walk on the treadmill 1/2 hour, 3 days a week & work out arms to get definition. (Yeah, right.) UNCHECK.  But, I did arrange my room so that I can actually unfold the freakin' thing.  And, now, I'm gonna add it to this years list.

* Get out a debt. (This is the hardest for me...but I will be diligent.) (I've actually done a really good job of doing better with money.)  UNCHECK.  But, we have done an exceptional job of staying on track.

* Eat healthier. Organics, whole grains, fruits, veggies, broiled or baked meat, fish, chicken, fewer sweets, drink more water. (Surprisingly, I've done better with my overall eating habits this year. I've lost about 15 pounds...not bad?)  UNCHECK.  I still don't understand why we eat crap that makes us feel like crap.  I know when I eat that brownie I'm gonna feel drained and icky for the rest of the day...but I still cram the damn thing in.  Why?  I'm sure we can go back to some deep dark childhood issue here...blah blah blah.  I will, once again, add this to my list.

* Get the basement organized & cleaned. (Buy plastic containers with lids for keep stuff. Donate stuff.) (Yeah, not so much. But a little bit...which is better than no bit.)  UNCHECK.  This is my new spring project and it will go on this years list.

* Work to keep my room clean & organized. (I just moved out of the messy room. Ha.)  CHECK.  I mean, it gets messy but the new room is much smaller than the old one, so it's easier to keep a handle on.

* Get the kids rooms painted, redone, etc. (Well, no. Not even close. But the kids moved out over the summer so this became less important.)  UNCHECK.  This will be on my new list as well.  I want to paint all of the rooms.  I just can't do it alone and I need help & Magnum isn't so much into helping me.

* Explorer fixed or traded or both. (Gone baby gone.)  CHECK.  Although, it wasn't exactly a trade up.  My goal would be to get some sort of hybrid SUV.
* Pay off college bill by summer to enroll in summer math course for graduation 2010. (YES! YES! YES! Tomorrow is my math final, and I am so passing the class. Holy Cow! I am all done and ready for a 2010 Spring Graduation!) BIG FAT CHECK!!  I am not a graduate...and I'm a 2009 graduate, a year earlier than planned!!  And, I got a B+ in my math class!!!  I'm enrolling in school in the fall to be an Elementary Education teacher.  Go me.

* Get out of debt and save for Illinios trip...June 21, 2009. (Ok, so we didn't get our summer trip to Illinois, but we are getting a Christmas Trip instead, and I'll take it!!)  CHECK...SORTA.  We did get a Christmas Trip.

* Recycle. (I've done this a bit. It's hard. Of course, it's hard to be passionate about something when those around you aren't so passionate. But this is something I will continue to work on.)  UNCHECK.  But our trash company is offering a new can for recyclables, so I'm hoping that will help.

* Be nice to all...even if I don't wanna. (With the exception of one person...I'm all good.)  CHECK.  I'm being so nice, I'm going to the movies with Two.  How much nicer can I freakin' be?

* No fast food. (Ya know, oddly enough, I didn't even remember that this was a resolution, but I don't eat nearly as much fast food now, as I did before. So, although I do indulge occasionally, I'd say I'm 80% there.)  CHECK.  I'm saying check, because I used to crave fast food, and if I had my way I'd eat it all the time.  Now, I'd rather not so I've been doing a good job at eating at home before I go anywhere.  And, I'm making it a point to make healthy choices.  Fast food is a convenient thing I'm sure I will never stop all together, but this has made me aware of how much I used to consume.  :)

* Believe. (This one has been hard for me. It's been a rough year at times. I will always work on this one though.)  CHECK.  And in order to believe, I have to be positive, which I am working on.