New Year. New You.

Christmas is over and I find myself with a small case of Postpartumchristmas Depression. This Holiday seems to have flow by and I somewhat feel that I missed it? Presents under the tree and the anticipation of opening are always fun. Not to mention giving and actually receiving. Spending time with family is beyond enjoyable. But was I in a coma for a week?
My birthday passed and this is the first year I did nothing. On the day of my birthday, I went to work, hoping for the best, but as the day progressed, my sickness took over. Later, I sat and cried to Mom because I missed the days of going shopping, getting the perfect outfit for a night of celebration, going out on the town to celebrate with my friends... I'm left curious if I should expect a lifetime of "I miss..."
After talking with Mom, I realized I had everything I needed at home. My family was here, for goodness sake! So I sat and enjoyed the time I had with them and with the woman who GAVE me a birthday. I think I will always miss the good ole days but rather than "I miss..." I want to say " I love..." I love my life. I love my husband. I love my friends. It may be different now, but different doesn't mean worse. 28 marks the age of a new outlook on life. I can do this.

Resolution #1
Positive Patti. I will look at my life with a positive outlook and count my blessings as often as I can. There will always be someone skinnier. Someone prettier. Someone younger. Richer. Smarter. I will be the best and happiest ME I can be and know that I am lucky and blessed.


Resolution #2
Jesus Freak. I will talk to God more often. I will set aside my 'precious' time for just Him and I. I miss Him.

Resolution #3
Virginia Woolf. I will take time to recount my thoughts and write in my journal (that Jamie bought me for Christmas) or on my Blog. In addition, I will cut out some TV time to turn my brain ON and read.

Resolution #4
Slim Jim. I will lose weight. Rather, I will gain muscle. 27 was pretty sloppy. Let's make 28, GREAT and IN SHAPE. Jessica Biel, I'm coming for ya!

Resolution #5
Loosey Goosey. I will focus on making my husband happy. I will cook more. I will make decisions and compromise better.

Resolution #6
Friendly Freida. I will be the BEST friend I can be. I will listen more and talk less. I will not hold grudges and know everyone makes mistakes. I will realize everyone is different with different outlooks and wants, I will accept that. I will not take things personally or keep score, rather I will move on and treat others as I would want to be treated.




Resolution #7
Daughter Dearest. I will be a better daughter, a better family member. I will make time to spend with family. I will call my Mom at least once a week. I will make time for Birmingham trips. I will send EVERYONE a birthday card, even my cousin's children. I will keep in touch.

Resolution #8
Frugal Freddy. I cannot make any promises when it comes to my fashion purchases, but I can proclaim that I will save. I will find my 401K and invest. I will put something back each pay check, but aim for $50/check.



Resolution #9
Debbie Debtless. I will get out of debt. I will pay off all store credit cards, one at a time. I will stop paying the minimum on all credit cards. By 2012, the only debt I want, is that of a mortgage.

Resolution #10
Selling Sally. We will have the Florence House SOLD, or rented with full mortgage covered. We will have a home we can call our own.

Resolution #(20)11
Traveling Treva. I will travel. I will vacation. I WILL book a cruise with my folks for August.

I'm fairly certain I could use the remainder of my working hours to talk about the different places I want to travel but I'll just round it off here. Here's to a better 2011!! 

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