New Ride, Rollercoaster of Life

The other day I was sifting through some old boxes from grade school and high school and found a journal I kept when I was in college, and a few years beyond. I was not very good at keeping up with it, and really only wrote when I seemed to have a problem with a boyfriend or my parents. But months and months would go by with no entries, until, the 1st of the new year. Without fail, I had many resolutions to write more, to lose weight, to exercise 3-4 times a week, to get better grades that next semester. Then, around February, my writing would stop and I didn't "hear from me" for another 10 months or so.

I don't really do resolutions like most people. I guess I always try to eat healthy, but since we moved to CT I decided to eat what I want just in moderation. And run a few times a week...crazy enough, I lost 15 lbs doing it. (I just might have gained 5 lbs during Christmas, but I'm not talking to the scale right now...I will see next week after I'm back on track). I guess my point is I stopped denying myself, and tried something different. Went a different route.

This year is sure to bring many new beginnings, or many new obstacles. I'm certain that life is meant to be a rollercoaster at this point. That status quo just doesn't apply to us. We both had the week off of work last week, and almost found ourselves getting bored, and looking forward to getting back to the grind. I need to have a sense of purpose, and feel like I'm contributing to something other than cussing at Cablevision for taking away my HGTV and Food Network.

As I embark on this new year, I have high hopes, and dreams and many many prayers. I will continue to take care of myself, and my family. The rollercoaster is slowly slowly climbing and all we can do buckle our seatbelts, close our eyes and hold on tight.