Hello 2014!
Well, here we are at the start of another New Year. I feel so old saying things like “I can’t believe how fast the last year flew by!” but it seems every year I say the same thing. I do love a New Year though. I’m big into fresh starts, New Year’s resolutions, clean sheets of paper, and the like. So this year, like every year, I will be setting goals and making lists. I guess what’s different is I am sharing them with you all 🙂 I have a few health related goals, a fitness agenda, some travel, and of course plugging away at school. Here we go!
My first goal for 2014 is to really watch my portion sizes. For the website, I try out a ton of recipes. I try to get in a balance of meals, snacks and of course sweets but, with just Joe and I, a lot of taste testing turns into flat out binges. I must cut that out. I do use healthy components in my recipes however copious amounts of sweeteners and fats, even the healthy, natural organic varieties, aren’t good for the old waistline, if you know what I’m talking about.
So for 2014, I’m reiging it in a little. I’m remembering that there is such a thing as portion control and I should not be eating the same as a 6 foot 3 man. There, I said it. I’m tall, but not that tall. This is good news for the folks at work who will be the lucky recipients of even more treats than usual. I forsee my popularity sky rocketing in the New Year 😉
OK. Fitness agenda. I’d like to run another 5km this year. I’ve run two, which for me, growing up as the unathletic, asthmatic kid is quite an accomplishment. I’d like to maybe set a time goal to beat to challenge myself a bit. To encourage this is I have bought myself an awesome new pair of lulu’s. It’s a kind of way-to-go reward in advance! I love pre-gifting!
Now … school. I love the convienience of being able to do the majortity of my course work from home. It is a double edge sword as I’m easily distracted and with the blog, taking care of the house, the boys (Joe & Lou), I really need to set a firm schedule for myself and be strict with it. For 2014, I want to get a better set up as far as a studying space goes. I was on a good routine of walking up to the library after dinner and just plowing through my school work, but now, with the snowy, colder weather, and the treacherous icy sidewalks, I’m not really down with the outside walks. Looks like treadmill, here I come …
Speaking of here I come, I will also be heading out west, not once but twice this year and am really looking forward to some fun times and creating memories with my family and friends. There is a Downton Abbey themed dinner in the works and I’m stupidly excited!
So, those are the things I’m planning on in 2014. I wish all of you health, happiness and best wishes for an incredible year ahead. Have you made resolutions or set any goals for the New Year?
Love,
Sharon
xxoo
A Downton Abbey themed dinner!?!?!?!? Seriously!?!?!? That sounds epic!!!! lol I kind of love that show! In fact, I’m in the midst of binge watching the previous seasons to prepare me for the new season. 😉
Anywho, I think those sound like fantastic goals!!
Ah! So exciting! You should come to the island and join the fun 🙂 Lady Karen … nice ring to it! I’m embarrassed to say how many times I’ve binged on Downton Abbey 😉 Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Sharon!! I can’t completely relate to binging when recipe testing. Especially dessert- if I shoot a dessert, I end up eating multiple bites/pieces so “I can get the picture right”…uh yeah, I need to cut that out.
A cute pair of Lululemon’s always helps motivate me in the workout department too.
I hope 2014 is full of plenty of wonderful and lasting memories for you! xoxo
Thanks so much Sarah 🙂 All the very best with your wedding and the excitement that 2014 is bringing you! xo
So, are we dressing up for the Downton Abbey dinner? I think we should. I want to wear a ridiculous hat 🙂
Oh yes. Dressing up is so happening 🙂 We were thinking garden party in the summer. Afternoon tea, perhaps? Tea must be poured!
I will start looking for a floppy hat right away! I have my grandma’s silver tea set we can use 🙂
That’s perfect! I am also starting to plan my outfit 🙂 Shall I be Lady Mary? Ooooor the Dowager Countess? Ah! I’m too excited!
Happy New Year Sharon!!! Was excited to see your post this morning! … like you, I have a penchant for fresh starts and clean slates 🙂 As for my own goals/resolutions, I still need to sort those out … working on some lists today and then heading out to my spiritual boardroom (the lake!) for a little workout and time with my forest friends (the trees!) to ponder the year ahead. Wishing you a beautiful year with your goals and your lovely blog 🙂 xoxo ~Monica <3
Happy New Year to you!! I love how you take full advantage of your beautiful surroundings and don’t take them for granted. I’ll be visiting in the summer and then again in the fall and I would love to join you and see your forest 🙂 I wish all the very best for you and your family in the New Year ahead. I feel 2014 will be an amazing year! xo
YES! Let’s do it! That would be fun 🙂 So happy to hear you’re coming twice!
OK! It’s a plan 🙂 Looking forward to seeing you!
Me too! Also, if you have the time in your schedule, I would love to host a get together over here too with some of the girls!
I’m in 🙂