Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Bring it on!

As both the month and the year ends, I can't help but wonder what the new year will bring. Thinking about it, I may be a bit over committed as these are the new commitments that I'm adding to my plate for the first half of the year starting in January (keep in mind, I also work full time, and I'm not including anything for the 2nd half of the year):

  • Training for a half-marathon even though I still can't run
  • Taking not one, but two graduate level courses!  Eek, what was I thinking?!?
  • Participating in a women's Bible study
  • Participating in a 365 project, aka one photo a day for a full year
  • Fitting in visits to OH to see my mom
  • Planning a trip to CA to see Son graduate

It's going to be an interesting year! 

Here is my thinking: life is meant to be lived to the fullest. None of us really know how much more time we have on this earth. It may seem like I'm taking on a lot, but if not now, when?  It's certainly not going to get any easier as time goes on and I have no intention of living my life on the sideline. So I say, bring it on!

Best wishes to everyone in the upcoming year.  Whatever you decide to take on as a personal challenge or goal, I encourage you to give it your all.

20 comments:

  1. Utterly agree with your thinking... life is too short and throws unexpected curve balls to not just go and grab it... but as for taking on TWO graduate courses... blimey!!! ;) you go girl!

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    1. perhaps i'm an overachiever. I need to take a total of 4 courses this year. i'm planning on two during spring, one during summer, and one during fall. spring should be the hardest because i'm taking 2 and because i haven't been in school since...forever ago!

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  2. What a great post! Happy new year Lisa!

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  3. I love your sentiment that we don't know how much time we have so...as long as you are enjoying all of your commitments and not feeling overwhelmed go for it!!

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  4. I love your attitude - just go out and grab as much life as you can and hang on for the ride. Happy 2014!

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    1. Hanging on. Hopefully won't get dragged along, but will be steering somewhat. Hahahah.

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  5. I love your attitude! Go get those goals! You're going to rock them! Happy New Year!

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  6. That is definitely a good list of goals! I've decided to join you in the 365 project (thanks for alerting me to the idea!) - I suspect I may not upload photos daily, but will definitely be aiming to shoot one, at least, each day to share. Good luck with all your other goals!

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    1. YAY!!! I replied personally with details on the 365 group. I hope you join the group on flickr.

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    2. Thanks so much! I've just joined :) I also created an account with the 365 project (http://365project.org/bitesizedthoughts/365) so will see how I go with posting in two places - may just switch to the Flickr group eventually. I'll enjoy following your pictures!

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  7. Love all your goals. They all sound like fun and why not aim high!?

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  8. You are going to have a great year! I love how you are training right now, you are bad ass!!

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  9. I love the idea of the photo a day. I haven't used Flickr and feel I have enough social media going for now. But have fun with it.

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    1. I can certainly understand not wanting to add another social media site. But if you change your mind, you can always join later. :-)

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  10. Whew! Hope January is treating you well so far!

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