So, I've given up on resolutions these last several years. I always feel like I'm just setting myself up for failure. I think starting over in the dead of winter when it's all cold and dark early is hard. I wish the new year started in spring. That makes sense doesn't it? New leaves, baby animals being born, birds singing, sun shining. Everything seems new and fresh and wonderful when spring starts rolling around. But no, we thought it would be a good idea to start our new year and our resolutions when all I wanna do is cuddle under a blanket with a cup of something hot.
However, this year I think I'll try the whole resolution thing. November and December were rough. I moved, my car broke down, etc. etc. That doesn't sound so bad, but when you slap Christmas on top of moving and having to pay a massive amount to fix your car (which took two weeks to fix btw) it gets a little overwhelming. Though I can't really complain too much. There are a lot out there with a lot worse going on. Though that being said, all the stress coupled with the holiday season had me sooo not caring what I was eating and I'm really starting to feel it.
My resolutions this year are pretty basic: eat healthier, move more, be more organized, get my finances together and buy a house (ok buying a house might not be on everyone's resolution list), paint more, and work harder on my Etsy store Man in the Paper Moon (which I've neglected recently)
One of the good things about moving places, is that this new neighborhood is much better for walking, which is one of the few exercises I actually enjoy... so I'm going to do my damnedest to take advantage of that while I'm here. Plus my boyfriends parents got me some nice new walking shoes, which I love wearing. I never knew the beauty of sneakers before. They're like little pillows for my feet.
This morning I woke up, went upstairs to make some matcha tea, and threw out all the left over holiday bad foods ( including a few things that were in there from before). I replaced some of the items with protein powder, coconut oil, bee pollen, and apple cider vinegar. Purging always feels so good. I'm sure though that in a week I'll get some major craving and completely regret throwing out everything. So that's why I gotta do it while the will power lets me.
Something that seems to help me with staying on top of being healthy is keeping shit organized. If my living space and my schedule are nuts, I have a hard time keeping the rest of my life free of chaos and then it becomes a free for all and I start falling back into old habits. My best friend got me this awesome planner with colored pencils and stickers and junk to use in it (I love color coding things!)
I go to Atlanta this weekend to take Wesley back home. When I get back, I'm going to reopen the Etsy shop (I've had it closed for the last month and a half). I really need to list some items. I have a massive amount of inventory that needs to go on. Just gotta put on some records and power through the listing. It's the worst part of the shop. I really really hate doing the listing and measuring and crap. It's worth it though when I see it all up in the shop. So keep an eye out for more clothes in the store. I promise there will be some fantastic stuff.
I think I'll spare you the whole resolution about buying a house until there is more to share. It's just something I've been working toward the last year and am really close. Credit scores are delicate little creatures. I'm also not going to go into depth about needing to paint more. But when I finally get off my ass and paint something I'll post it. Painting is my first love. I think when we grow up and get busy we forget the things we love. We go to work, pay bills, maybe go see a movie now and then or go out to eat. But it's like... I get so distracted with stupid stuff, just survival stuff, that I forget to enjoy things that I really used to enjoy. I let myself get worn out with the day to day.. working and things and I just come home and wanna watch Netflix or whatever and not think. But you know, I miss things I used to love... like reading books, or camping, or pressing flowers, or bird watching. I think I've just added a new resolution to my list; ENJOY LIFE!
