Goodbye January! Oh, hi there February!

February is here…. Woohoo!!!

So let’s get started—

Here were my resolutions/inspirations for January:     

Order Internet/cable

 I asked friends what speed they recommended and did some research.  I have a number but have not called.I did get the feature on my phone where I can tether from the phone to my computer(small steps).  I do not see this as a failure instead as a challenge for next month (February).

Update my blog once a week-

This resolution was very easy for me. I love that at the end of the year I can look back and review everything that I did.   

Finish updating my resume

This project started its evolution since last year but it is updated and ready to go! I have also come to realize that the resume will change a bit depending on the different jobs I may one day seek.  My friend Liz H. has been very helpful with all her feedback and guidance.

Take better care of my health (keep doing it!)

I was very aggressive on this resolution this month. I have worried so much about not feeling well for years but my doctor was very understanding and compassionate. She ran tests that I thought I need plus anything she felt might be necessary. I feel empowered by the follow up work she suggested and prescribed. I will be better to seek out medical attention especially as we get older.   

Create a morning routine (a work in progress)

This resolution has been the hardest of all. In conversations with friends and some online research, I discovered that a great morning routine has to be paired up with a night routine.  You cannot have one without the other.  So what does that look like for me?

**Night time**

Designate a consistent time that I will go to bed(10, 1030, 11-just keep it consistent!).

Do not watch TV/ Movies when it is time for bed. Previously, I usually would decide to go to bed but proceed to bring my computer or DVD player to bed and watch until I was exhausted.  At that point, I would just turn over and go to sleep. This change has done wonders.  

Gather outfit including ironing of clothes (if I had not ironed over the weekend)

Pack breakfast (oatmeal in travel container where all I need to add is hot water, put all condiments into coffee cup so that I would just need to add hot water in the morning), pack lunch and two snacks.

Pack gym bag

Shower

**Morning routine**

Wake up!

Get dressed

Do something to my hair (curl, wave, bobby pin it down)

Apply makeup/morning creams

Gather all my items (gym bag, laptop, lunch, etc.)

Head out the door

Go to work

Now, this does not work every night or morning, but I am going to try to keep up and try to incorporate some additional items.

January has taught me 5 important things:

People are not perfect.  Imperfections are what make us unique.

I have to make myself a priority! (if not, it will show on the positive if you do it will show as well)

I must forgive myself for past mistakes. Definitely learn from them but do not let them define who you are.

I need to have more fun (let loose- watch out this weekend)!

It is never too late to change your routine, yourself, and your life.

Later January!!!

I think the song My life by Mary J. Blige is representative of where I am currently. I understand that she recorded this song in her dark days but to see her now it is very inspiring. 

I. 

love. 

February. 

I 

love

 love.

Honestly, I have a great handle on my February resolutions/goals.  Here they are: 

1. organize open house/housewarming

I am looking at the last or second to last weekend in February.  I already have the invitations and a skeleton plan for the menu.

2. Get new hairstyle

I do not have any concrete plans, but I do want to lighten my hair(from black to a light brown), cut it, and curl it(dare I say perm it?!). 

Eva sent me some samples and I really like this look:

I like the haircolor

I like the length and texture

3. Send care package to the Washington Andrade chapter (xmas gifts!)

I thought I would be done with this last month but it is still hanging on my door. 

I went last week to the post office at 130pm and they closed at 12pm. For sure this weekend!

4.       Read book 1

I decided on the book—

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch It was given to us at work and a few of us will be reading it and discussing it. It should be a quick read!

5.       Update my blog once a week 

Love isn't finding the perfect person, it is finding the imperfect person and seeing how they are perfect.

Here is to  Love!