2010


I've been thinking all week about what I want in 2010. I want to be happy, that's obvious, but there are some very specific things I want to happen this year.

* I want to get to 140lb by March 1 and stay between 138 and 143lb.
* I want to continue to own up to my food issues.
* I want to find balance in my life.
* I want to reduce negativity in my life and not be a hater.
* I want to find joy in my life and embrace it.
* I want to swim 4800 meters for my 48th birthday in October and I want to do Freihofer's Run For Woman in June.
* I want to climb a mountain IN NICE WEATHER with Nancy.
* I want to open my heart to love and new experiences.

Not a bad list, but I also recognize that there are things in my way, namely my head and my knees. I am a work in progress still and forever.

I would love to hear from others about their thoughts and dreams for 2010. Maybe we can team up on some on these things. My best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. 2009 was a pretty good year for me and with a little help from my friends I know 2010 will be just as good. Don't forget to check out the Smilebox in the previous entry. Love you. Anne

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