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January 2009 
New Year's Resolutions
Posted on Dec 31st, 2008
by 
Seladyne
Seladyne
The New Year is practically upon us. Only one full day left of the year 2008 and I find myself using it to do some serious reflecting on what I've managed to accomplish this year and looking forward to what I hope to accomplish for 2009.
For all who know me, they will be quick to tell you that this has been a difficult year for me and my family. My husband and I began 2008 living in a hotel. We then took a great risk buying a home in a neighboring town and then found ourselves without any income when my husband was laid off. We nearly lost the home before he could find another job, and even as I write this, the house issue is up in the air as we are unable to contact the homeowner's assistance program with our mortgage holder.
The home issue is one of little importance now. My husband has finally found a good job and we're going to be fine whether it is in this house or not. So that part is behind us, in a manner of speaking.
2008 leaves us with a roof over our heads, a wonderful family, and dear friends.
With regards to my resolutions. I've made the resolutions that most people make regarding health but I've also put more focus on a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Eating a balanced and sound diet, taking on a yoga practice, doing more cardio, doing my part for the environment by recycling more and looking at using recycled materials.
As a family we're supporting a local Natural Foods Store and a local meat and vegetable Co-Op. We're also looking into making more regular practices part of our daily lives on a more spiritual level. Daily meditations, Bi-monthly rituals for taking the time to just be and take note of the natural cycles of the earth.
Personally, I've made resolutions that will enable me to get back to being creative. Work on my books has been lacking this past year. I'm taking on The Artist's Way in earnest again to jump-start my creativity and I'm endeavoring to blog more often and enjoy some new friendships by way of correspondence.
So with all of that being said. I'm going back to enjoying some quality time with the little one and the rest of my family as we come to this juncture. I'll see you all on the other side in 2009.
May everyone have a blessed and Happy New Year no matter where you find yourselves.
For all who know me, they will be quick to tell you that this has been a difficult year for me and my family. My husband and I began 2008 living in a hotel. We then took a great risk buying a home in a neighboring town and then found ourselves without any income when my husband was laid off. We nearly lost the home before he could find another job, and even as I write this, the house issue is up in the air as we are unable to contact the homeowner's assistance program with our mortgage holder.
The home issue is one of little importance now. My husband has finally found a good job and we're going to be fine whether it is in this house or not. So that part is behind us, in a manner of speaking.
2008 leaves us with a roof over our heads, a wonderful family, and dear friends.
With regards to my resolutions. I've made the resolutions that most people make regarding health but I've also put more focus on a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Eating a balanced and sound diet, taking on a yoga practice, doing more cardio, doing my part for the environment by recycling more and looking at using recycled materials.
As a family we're supporting a local Natural Foods Store and a local meat and vegetable Co-Op. We're also looking into making more regular practices part of our daily lives on a more spiritual level. Daily meditations, Bi-monthly rituals for taking the time to just be and take note of the natural cycles of the earth.
Personally, I've made resolutions that will enable me to get back to being creative. Work on my books has been lacking this past year. I'm taking on The Artist's Way in earnest again to jump-start my creativity and I'm endeavoring to blog more often and enjoy some new friendships by way of correspondence.
So with all of that being said. I'm going back to enjoying some quality time with the little one and the rest of my family as we come to this juncture. I'll see you all on the other side in 2009.
May everyone have a blessed and Happy New Year no matter where you find yourselves.
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