New year, new goals

So I finally found the motivation to rewrite the post that I lost last week (well honestly its the lack of motivation to finish the housework!).

In the past I have made "new year's resolutions" and have maybe stuck with them a month (at the most) but this year Andy and I have set specific goals for ourselves that we are determined to reach by the end of 2011. Some are spiritual, others are financial, and some physical. You may ask why I think this year will be any different than the past years? For me, as I look back on 2010, there are many trials that Andy and I faced that don't usually come in the first year of a marriage. They challenged our faith, marriage, and health. Ultimately they brought us closer to God and each other. They have also given us a greater desire to grow and improve ourselves in all different areas. I'm thankful that now, I have a husband to set goals with and work together to achieve them.

I've also been more aware of the many blessings in my life. My husband is definitely one of the biggest. I still can't believe that the Lord brought him into my life. He is my best friend and the love of my life. We've been married for 16 months and been together for almost 4 years and I pray we get 50 more together!!!

2011 seems to be off to a good start. Andy is working a lot of overtime, and while the money is great, I wish we saw more of each other. However...every time I'm sitting on the couch wishing he was home with me, I remember when he didn't have a job at all. Snaps me right back to grateful! Thankfully he is off for the next 2 days! The only plans we have is to stay home, relax, and spend time together!

Spring semester starts next Tuesday. I'm excited to be getting back into the classroom (actually this semester is all studio)!!!! No more online classes for me!

I guess I need to go get the housework done. I've stalled long enough!!!

SO FRUSTRATED!!!!

I just spent the last half hour typing a nice long post, but it wouldn't post to my blog! The next thing i know, the whole thing is gone and for some reason none of it was saved!!! So now you all have to wait for me to find the motivation to start over again! This stinks!!!! :(