2013

Well, hello 2013!

Where did you come from?

You snuck up behind me and surprised me!

In fact, I've been so busy, 

that I didn't even see you coming.

May I just say, though,

that I'm glad you are here.

Your presence in my life has me feeling:

Refreshed

Excited

Invigorated

Relaxed

You see, 2012 was great.

Really, it was.

Other than Grandma passing away,

it was great.

New apartment,

New job,

New sister-in-law...

it was just

really

really

busy!

A new year tends to be the catalyst for  self reflection in my life.

What some may call "New Year's Resolutions,"

I call

"Extreme Lindsay Makeover"

Let's start with nutrition:

I'm a vegetarian.

Have been since 5th grade,

always will be.

Being a vegemonster,

however,

does NOT mean I am healthy.

Bread, cheese, sweets...

all still in my diet.

Yikes.

So the hubs and I set forth a new plan.

We reminded each other that:

1) We no longer live in the land of RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE produce 

(Bell peppers were $5. each...on sale!)

2) We are not getting any younger.

and we decided to keep a steady stash of fruits and veggies on hand at all times!

Next up?

Exercise:

I used to be a dancer.

I know, I said that out loud the other day and cried.

"Used to be"

I'm talking close to 10 years ago

I danced full-time.

At that time, I didn't need much other exercise,

even though I did run and strength train alongside of dancing.

Now, I'm very "used to" having a built-in exercise program.

The problem is, I don't dance anymore.

Not like I used to, at least.

I don't think Brain Dance with my math group constitutes a whole-body exercise program.

So the hubs and I decided to be each other's accountability partners.

We reminded each other that:

1) We are employed full-time (glory, hallelujah), and have the budget to take a few exercise classes

2) We are not getting any younger.

Then we made a plan.

Remember Book-It?

We're tracking our exercise with a sticker chart (including once a week, KILLER cross training together), and then rewarding ourselves once we reach a certain amount of stickers.
We may or may not reward ourselves with a Pizza Hut pizza and a pitcher of Coke every now and again :)

Anyone else want to Book-It with us?

Next up?

Look good, feel good.

Simply put:

I got a haircut!

Hahaha...

That was a rarity in Hawai'i because it was simply too hot/humid to wear my hair down.

Time to "beautify" the outside. 

Look good.

Feel good.

No more frump monster.

2013,

You're a welcome addition to my life.