Saturday, January 2, 2010

2010- iT wAs a VeRy GoOd YeAr!

So, if you know me, you probably all ready know that I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet, no? Well, I admit it- its TRUE- I won't DENY IT. And, I am so excited to "wipe the slate clean" and accomplish my new goals for 2010. It will be a year that would make Denis Waitley & Dave Ramsey proud!

 Here are my 3 categories:

Books I will read:

January: Total Money Makeover- Dave Ramsey (finished)
January: The Love Dare (i'm into it allready- just need to complete it)
Feburary: Boys should be boys- Meg Seeker
March: Greatest Secrets of the Coupon Mom
April: Scratch Beginnings
May: The Millionaire Next Door- I read this once in college, i'd like to read it again.
June: Flipping the Switch
July: Fearless- (Max Lucado)
August: Find your Strongest Life- Marcus Buckingham
September: Wild at Heart- John Elderidge
October: Season of Life
November: The Noticer- Andy Andrews
December: The Go Getter
March: The Richest Man in Babylon- My dad's personal favorite. ( I can't believe I've never read this)
Ongoing: The Book of Mormon
The Ensign- every month-I'm suprised at each month where I only read a few articles from this.

I figure since I'm sleeping through the night now(thanks Luke & Graco Sweet Peace) and i'm feeling like a person instead of a zombie- these tasks should be invigorating!

Things I will do:

Crossfit workouts 4-5 days a week(thanks to my personal trainer Bryan- what a stud!)
Laugh more
Persue  meaningful friendships
Loose the last 10 pounds (i'm working on it through my weekly meetings:)
Be conciously more GRATEFUL!
 Eat more fruit & vegetables
Complete visiting teaching each month
Stick to the Dave Ramsey plan of wealth building
Get rid of stuff I don't use (unclutter) Isn't this a constant thing?
Drink 8 glasses of water a day
Moisturize
Teach Isaac how to read
Stop myself from buying t-shirts/dress better

Fun I will HAVE

Paint the master bath and bedroom
Plan and excecute our first family vacation this summer
Go to Galveston Beach a few times
Go camping at huntsville state park
Splash Town Passes (yes! FINALLY a YEAR when I AM NOT ExPeCtInG!)
Planting a few spring flowers & tomatoes/Mowing the Lawn
Home decorating (just a few things here and there)
Learning to cook some new recipes from the Spring ward cook book

Right now I feel so happy, a perfect time in my life really(I don't even have wrinkles yet!) i've got a wonderful marriage, 3 great boys who make me laugh and love life, a clean & warm home, good friends, the gospel, & my health! Bring it on 2010- this is going to be an amazing year- I can FEEL IT! And just for motivation- I will quote my Grandma's favorite attage:

"Little by little an hour goes by, little by little a day, little by little we reach our goals or let them slip away"

4 comments:

Beth said...

Mary Jane, I just like having you around!

Janey said...

Oooh, that is a good quote.

So I am completely grateful for finding Dave Ramsey. He's the best! We are a fraction away from moving on to Baby Step 3. And I also am vowing not to buy another T-shirt, so that one made me laugh. I have such a weakness if I see them on sale. No more!! I would like to start dressing more girly. Good luck on reaching your goals!

Hafen girls story club said...

You are my example MJ, what a lady! Oh, and yes, you are probably the happiest person I have ever met. Plus, you spread it around amazingly. Yay Dave Ramsey!!!!

Jenna said...

Mary Jane, you inspire me. You have life pretty figured out. I love learning how to have a fresh perspective on life every time I'm around you. I am so blessed to have you for a friend.