Well, I'm thinking this year is going to be a good one, at least I'm PRAYING it will. Don't get me wrong, 2012 may have started out rocky, but it was definately full of firsts. It was my first time visiting/living in Texas, first time I've been away from Dave longer than a day or 2, and first time seeing the Gulf Coast up close and personal so to speak. It was the first time I was called to Young Womens, Dave's First time speaking in church EVER, and Heather wanting to get back into church and going through the temple, for herself.
I will admit this year gave me a lot of anxiety. I wasn't sure how it will be with how last year started, but since day 1, it's been fairly good. I received 2 gift cards for $85 each, for turning in my phone to T-mobile, which came in handy for a few things. We have budgeted our funds so well this first paycheck that we're actually ahead of our bills for the month. When my Birthday rolled around, I was nervous, last year it was HORRIBLE and I wanted so much to make this one better.
I started it out by taking Dave out to breakfast on my last gift card. After breakfast, we went to see The Hobbit. It was a 3hr movie, but well worth it. We spent the whole day together and weren't very bothered by anyone. On the 6th, we celebrated it with family. We had Upsidedown Spaghetti for dinner and Heather made me a cake. It wasn't as "all-out" as she's done with everyone else prior, but it was nice and I liked it. I haven't really had much tension or fighting this year and don't plan on it. I have a lot of "resolutions" or goals for this year, starting with finding the positive in everything at least once a day.
I'm also trying to drop the remaining 30lbs I need to and am starting to cut drastically back on soda. I am drinking more water, and am trying to listen to my body more. We're working hard on our budget and saving, and hope to be able to move out onto our own again SOON! We'll see where this year takes us, if we're blessed with kids of our own or what kind of other callings we'll be in. I look forward to many more firsts and a very good year, it is what you make it, right?
