Hiatus is Over!

Hello everyone!!! long time no post. :) 

I didn't mean to have a little hiatus from blogging, it just worked out that way.  Sorry to kind of leave it on a negative note but it was good for me to get that out, and then take a little break from it all.  I needed to regroup in this new year.  And now, after someone over the weekend told me to keep blogging (thanks Sammy!) I have decided my break was long enough. :)

So let's talk resolutions.  I know, I know we are half way through February.  But it doesn't mean we can't check in.  Or that you can't start one now!  Mine this year were a little more broad than normal.  And I am definitely a person that slooooowly eases into them.  But hey, at least I am working on it right?!

This year I want to be more educated.  I'm not going back to school or anything like that, but I could stand to watch/read the news.  Something other than fashion or celebrity gossip.  I also have worked at my job almost 6 years.  I have done a lot of different positions and have had to have training for those but now that I am more settled I don't want to stop.  I want to be the go to person for information at work so I plan on completing some more insurance certifications this year.

I want to express my creativity more.  It's not that I am super creative or crafty, but I do enjoy it.  So I want to do some more wine and canvas or string art classes.  I want to sew again.  Maybe start the craft club back up?  I also want to work more with my camera.  Expressing my creativity will give me some "me" time and help with stress.

One of the most important things is I want to be happier.  I am not an unhappy person, but 2017 sucked.  And I want to get back to being happy.  I want to take care of my self, spend time with those I love, buy things I like, and do things I enjoy. 

This leads into my next two.  I want to be a better mom and spouse.  I am always striving for this, but this year I want to focus on our family.  I want us all to have a great year and I want to do whatever I can to make this happen.  I am raising a tiny human that starts school this year and I just want him to be the best he can be.  And sometimes Andy and I get so busy with the day to day, we forget to take time for us.  This year I am focusing on all three of us.

Another thing I want to do is improve my health.  Of course I need to start being more active and lose some weight.  And I plan on making that a priority.  But I also want to improve my mental health as well as physical.  Again, with the taking care of myself.  I will make sure I get every appointment I need taken care of, I will be more regular with hair appointments, massages, chiropractor visits, etc. so that I can improve my health all around.

Two little specific things I am trying to do are 1.) to write down everyday 5 things I am thankful for.  I think especially with the last year and the negatives, it's so important to remember good things happen every day and I am so thankful.  Even if today's was coffee and that I woke up on time. :) 2.) I am going to journal regularly.  I need to get how I feel out.  And since I like to write, journaling seems important. 

So that's it! Very ambitious I know.  But, I also think overall each one will just help me be the best me.  OH and of course, every year I want to get even more organized!

What are some of your resolutions and how are they going?