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Happy New Year!

2008 has arrived and I have resolutions in hand.  As 2007 was a hectic year FILLED with new challenges of all sorts, my goal for 2008 is to take what I've learned and focus on those things that bring greater joy and happiness - both personally and professionally.

With that in mind - I'm documenting those resolutions here, in my blogging time capsule. 

1. Finish writing my book by writing a page a day.
2. Resume painting - taking an art class or two along the way.
3. Clear the clutter!  I think of myself as an organized person, but there always seems to be a pile somewhere that needs attention. 
4. Read more - my goal is a book a month (or more!)
5. Eliminate the last of our household debt.
6. Create an emergency fund - a BIG one - we seem to have a fair share of emergencies. : )
7. Create a travel fund - in an effort to build more fun into my life!
8. Be diligent about getting the exercise in daily.  This should be so easy...but it's not.
9. Build more time for family and friends.
10. Be authentic - always. 

My wish for all of us is to find our journey through life invigorating, fulfilling, and always originating in love, not fear. 

Cheers!

Looking Ahead

As 2007 winds down, I'm in an introspective, retrospective state of mind.  This is the time of year I tend to review, revise, and reinvent what I envision for my life.  2007 brought more than a few new adventures and challenges and a tidal wave of new information to process.  More than I bargained for, but that's probably not a bad thing. 

I decided it was time to get on the blogging bandwagon to see what all the fuss is about.  I've spent countless hours reading dozens of blogs written on a variety of topics...and now there aren't enough hours in the day to read all of those I enjoy.  I'll blogroll some of my favorites here.  Some of them read like diaries, others are oriented toward tips, advice and information - good stuff!

So, as a nearly-compulsive list-maker, I'm compelled to create a list of New Year's Resolutions as always.  I keep them in my Day Timer and carry them with me all year as a little reminder to continuously work on the goals I've set forth. 

What are your New Year's Resolutions?

As 2008 approaches, I'll share my list!

More to come...