The aftermath.

Every year, I downsize my Christmas stuff. 

But this year, I'm loving just about everything that I have for Christmas decorating.

 So I think, I will keep everything.

 It's mostly baubles, plastic trees, plastic garland and a few knick knacks.

 I started buying fresh garlands, wreaths, trees, tree cuttings and other Christmas clippings, and after the new year, it all gets thrown away.

 No more storing a bunch of stuff.

 It's bitter sweet taking it all down.

 My january is already looking busy, so I am glad to get it done.

 Next up, my office.

 I have procrastinated to long in that room.

 But of course, that is when I do my best work.

 It will definitely be a load off my shoulders,

 once I get organized and up to date with my hubbies quickbooks for the year. 

The whole year.

 That is what I have to enter.

  See you in February (wink wink...)

Petie

Revolutions

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1.  Attend daily Mass

For Advent this year i attended daily morning Mass.  I would drop Ali off at school and then head over to the church for Mass-I loved it.  So I want to continue in 2012.

2. Try a new recipe every week.

I started this in 2011 but not very diligently. I have so many recipes not to do this and it will be a good way for me to weed through the good ones and throw out the bad ones.  And in the process clean up my recipe binders.

3. Daily Walking

I have exercised my whole life-I AM SO OVER EXERCISING-but I know the health benefits of exercising, so I think I can handle walking.  Of course, after I get a couple of cortizone shots in my feet.

4. Bull Sh...... etc.

Not putting up with people who bullsh.., lie, or think they are clever and going with my gut on people who potray to be Christian people and their actions are anything but. Even Christ warned us of these kinds of people.

5.  Photography class

Enough said. This blog is proof I could use some help.

6.  Sew more pillows, etc.

I have fallen in love with sewing this year.

7.  Visit the beach

My favorite place in the whole world is being around water and soaking up the sun.

8. Continue dreaming

Collecting pics and dreaming of my soon to be...........

9.  Slowing down

I have a lead foot.  Before Christmas after morning Mass, I was pulled over for going 80 in a 55.  What???? I didn't even realize how fast I was going.  He had been following me for over 3 miles.  No ticket.  Just a nice verbal warning about paying attention.

10.  Character defects

Yes, I have them.  Too many to list.  God willing I can remove a few with his help.

11.  Visit NY at Christmas time

Okay, that one is a stretch.  But something I have always wanted to do.

12.  Listen more

Listening to that quiet voice of God that is inside of me-my own thoughts are usually drowning him out. It would be very beneficial to me if I took the time to listen for it.

I am really not a resolution type person, but thought it would be fun to do this year.  Edie over at Life in Grace Blog gave me the inspiration.  If you get a chance you should read her post on Me and my New Years Revolutions.  It will definitely give you something to think about.

Petie

2012

Be thankful that you don't already

have everything you desire.

 If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,

for it gives you the opportunity to learn. 

Be thankful for the difficult times.

During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,

 because they give you opportunities for improvement.

 Be thankful for each new challenge,

 because it will build your strength and character. 

Be thankful for your mistakes.

They will teach you valuable lessons.

 Be thankful when you're tired and weary,

because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.

 A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.

 Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,

 and they can become your blessings.

  ~unknown

Petie

January 1

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I seem to forget these things as the days go by.

I will resolve to do better in 2011.

Petie