Looking ahead….(Resolutions for 2013)

In hopes of having some sort of accountability for my resolutions this year, I thought I’d write them out here.  Help me stick to them ok?

• Get back in shape:  Cliché…yes, BUT thanks to two rounds of steroids over the past few years, I have not only packed on 20 pounds, but I am flat out miserable.  I can’t lie and say I’m not partially doing it to look better (I have LOTS of big events coming up this year and I want to look good ), but I’m also doing it to feel better.  This one will be a tough one, but now that Alex is back in town, we’re going to work on it together.
• Be a better blogger:  I know that I don’t have many people who still read, but I look at this blog as sort of a journal.  With everything going on in my life right now, I forget all the little details.  I’m still kicking myself for not doing a better job keeping it up, because I’ve forgotten a lot already.  I’m not going to hold myself to a certain schedule, but I’m hoping to at least blog 1-2 times a week (hopefully more, though!)
• Finish my PhD:  Wow, that is a scary phrase to type, but far more doable than it seems.  Although I am at the mercy of my dissertation committee, and I might have to push graduation back to Spring 2014, I’m hoping to get everything done in time to graduate December 2013…whew!  We’ll see, but for now, I’m channeling “The Little Engine that Could”….”I think I can.  I think I can…”
• Spend more quality time with friends and family – I realize that to keep myself sane, I desperately need to take time for myself.  I’m hoping to have lunch with at least one friend a week, visit ALL of my close out of town friends at least once, and speak with my friends on a fairly often basis.  Emphasis on the word quality….hopefully no cell phones/e-mails/distractions during our visits/chats.
• Continue to work on my relationship with Alex:  As I’m sure you all know, relationships are work….even ones that have been going on for almost a decade.  Things between us are wonderful, but I want to keep it that way.  I’m excited about settling back into our old normal of seeing each other all the time and “dating” again…without getting sick of each other first, of course

 

Things to Look Forward to in 2013:

• BCS National Championship game in Miami NEXT WEEK!
• Baby Brother graduating in May
• 2 tech conferences at which I am presenting (New Orleans in March and San Antonio in June)
• My 10 year HS reunion (TBA)
• Celebrating 9 years of dating my sweet Alex (at least round 2 in college) in November
• HOPEFULLY becoming Dr. Slaten in December

Wishing you and yours much happiness and many blessings in 2013!

xo,

Maegan