So, it is now 2013. I can't even believe it! I feel like ever since my 25th birthday, time just FLIES on by.
2012 was a rough year. I feel like I went through a lot. Not complete life altering changes, but enough to where I look back and think "I don't want to repeat that". Don't get me wrong, 2012 also brought some good. I moved out on my own for the first time ever ... failed miserably and moved back home! Haha... in all seriousness, it wasn't MY fault. Is it too much to ask to have good neighbors who don't throw parties every day of the week?! I think not!
The end of 2012 did change my life, in a big way though. I packed up and moved from sunny San Diego, CA to snowy Boston, MA. I got a mini promotion with my company and within a month found myself driving across the United States (see posts 1-12).
I don't think it has fully set in yet. The whole move. Maybe that's a good thing? I like to think that I am so comfortable here in my new life that it feels like home. I mean, my first day here, my car got towed! Can't get any more home than that!!!!
The people I work with are great. I can honestly say, my bosses are truly wonderful. The dynamic in this office is a complete change and I really really love it. I'm still trying to find my groove... I am assuming it will take me a few more months to fully get it.
That being said, I definitely feel I am ready to make some more changes. Somewhere in 2012 I stopped running. I ran here and there, but my dedication was seriously lacking. When I moved here... I completely stopped (I blame the freezing temperatures), but I've still been eating like I am burning 500 calories a day! They call it putting on your winter coat. Everyone goes into hibernation for the winter. Well, that is not going to work for me. If I keep this up, by summer, you may just see me on The Biggest Loser. Okay, okay... it's not that bad. It is bad enough to where I notice though and I'm over it. Winter can suck it.
So here I go. I have never in my life made a New Year's resolution. In the past, if things needed to change, I'd change them. This now, is all about timing. I need to make some changes and the new year just happened to come around.
Here is what I hope to accomplish in 2013:
1. Get back into running 5-6 days a week
2. Run at least three half marathons by December 31, 2013
3. Go on one large vacation ... Puerto Rico, I got my eye on you!
4. Learn how to manage my money. I mean let's face it, I'm grown. Time to start acting
like it!
5. Take Harley out for longer walks.
6. Eat healthier... no fad diets... just make better decisions... no 2am chips and jalapeno
popper runs to 7-Eleven.
7. Not let things bother me so much. I always find myself dwelling on stuff where others are
concerned. No more. If it doesn't concern me or negatively affect me, who cares?
8. Be more accepting and less judgemental. This is a toughie. I'm set in my ways. I have
my views. I think it's called the "only child syndrome" or whatever ;) but I've got it bad
and I'm sure it annoys the hell out of people sometimes. Just as I don't want to be
judged, I will try not to judge.
9. Start a Food Blog. I've always wanted to. I love to write. I love to cook. My roommate
convinced me.
10. Get out and try new things! I'm in a new city, time to explore... outside of Southie!
There. I'm putting it all in writing. I think they are all attainable goals yet I am going to have to work hard to achieve them. I wish everyone the best in 2013 and good luck in achieving all of your goals, both personal and professional. That's all for now. Until next time ...
