The new year makes me want to change everything about my life. My bad habits, my weight, my health, my blog. I am not a fan of resolutions. They don't work. They make me hate myself for failing and lose faith in the process. So. Even though I may hate it, I am changing up a few things. This year will be a time of self improvement and reflection. I hope to journal, list, write down my thoughts, create, read. Have experiences. Have gratitude for the little things.
2015 was a rough one. Lots of changes. Painful at times, but for the good. We moved to a different home. Abigail moved to Las Vegas with us and is now going to art school. I changed jobs. Working in a pediatric department has been part of my identity for 18 years. I am transitioning into my new position as a hospice nurse manager but often miss my old unit. Yes, this new job is less stressful, but my sense of purpose has changed. I have more time for myself. I just need to enjoy this. I am ready to move forward.
For 366 days (daily), I will be journaling every day. 2 sentences or 3 pages. Writing something down. I may use prompts. Or not. Whatever the mood may be. No rules. Just write. I will be writing them down here on this blog. I have closed my previous blog and started anew. Simple, clean design. Uncluttered.
For 52 weeks (weekly), I will create once a week. Color a stamped image with my Copic Markers, make a card, send a Thank You, jam on my planner. Yes, I jam on my planner. Just because I enjoy it. I am using what craft supplies I have and in doing so, hope to save more money.
For 12 months (monthly), I will read a book every month. I will use my e-reader and read the books I have previously purchased.