Thursday, January 1, 2009

Welcoming 2009!

I love the New Year! With a new year comes renewed excitement, hope, strength, and courage! I have so many things I want to try, see, and accomplish in 2009. I'm not sure I will get them all done, but I am going to have a great time trying! Here are my 2009 resolutions.
  • To be a better Christian and to develop a closer relationship with the Lord. I am a Christian, but I want to grow and further my Christian journey.
  • To adopt a healthier lifestyle. Yes, I want to lose weight, but I want to do more than just lose weight.
  • To learn how to manage my finances better and pay off credit card debt.
  • To de-clutter. This includes my house, my car, my office, and my life in general. I have already started on this resolution.
  • To be better organized.
  • To be on time (especially for work).
  • To be better about staying in touch with friends and family.
  • To stop worrying so much. (Let go and Let God)
  • To be a little more adventurous.
I think this is all of my resolutions. I may come up with more later! :) And because I love making lists, here are a few things I want to do in 2009!
  • Visit the new baby panda at Zoo Atlanta.
  • Visit the King Tut Exhibit.
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors exhibit.
  • Re-visit the Georgia Aquarium
  • Visit the new World of Coke.
  • Take a wine tasting class with Michael.
  • Improve my sewing skills.
  • Take my mom to NYC.
  • Visit New Orleans.
  • Become a mentor.
This is the short list. There are tons of other exciting things that I want to see and try. Welcome 2009! I can't wait to see what you have in store for me!

16 comments:

Kelli Radford said...

Happy New Year!! I also have big plans to visit that sweet baby panda!! Have a restful, relaxing day!

Brenda Heisler said...

I like your to do list for 2009.

We've been to New Orleans twice. I wish I lived there. That town really speaks to me. Love the food, music, people, stores, gardens, buildings, spirit and history. If you like music, they have a music festival every year that's wonderful.

AG said...

Great list for 2009!

Happy New Year!

Mrs. Realife said...

Sounds like you've got a great year coming! Look forward to hearing how you accomplish each thing :)

CHEERS!

Ann said...

Love your lists!

d.a.r. said...

Happy new year!! These are GREAT goals! I can't wait to see how this year turns out for you :)

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year! I hope that everything is within fingers reach for you in this bright new year... This is the time to start fresh and new :)

V

The Watermelon Tree said...

Jen, Happy New Year!! I love both of your list!! Alot of you goals are my goals to:)
You have to visit New Orleans and if you want someone to show you around, Brent and I are ALWAYS up for it:) We LOVE New Oreans, this history is wonderful there!! Just let us know when you are headed are way I think your hubby and mine would be great friends-just like us:)

Natalie at Our Old Southern House said...

We're going to see the Titanic exhibit at the GA Aquarium in February (I think the exhibit lasts 'til mid-April). I'm so excited! :-)

Ashley Turner said...

Happy New Year! I left you a Lemonade Award on my blog yesterday so go get it!!!

littlesack said...

thanks for stopping by my blog! Glad to entertain. That sounds like a great list. De-cluttering is on mine too- it's so hard!

Anonymous said...

Good luck and Happy New Year!

jlc said...

Great goals!! I'm totally with u on the de-cluttering. ;)

Unknown said...

Good luck with your goals for 2009. "Be more adventurous" sounds like fun!

A Belle and her Beau said...

oh will you please take my husband with you to see the King Tut exhibit ... he really wants to go and I really don't :)

Anonymous said...

You resolutions are wonderful, and similar to mine, although I have yet to blog about them.

And I love the idea of making a list of things to accomplish in 2009! I think I might borrow that idea.

Happy new year.