Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Happy 2010!



I hope everyone had an absolutely wonderful Christmas and are now looking forward to a hap, hap, happy New Year.


Can you believe it will be 2010?


It seems like yesterday was New Year's Eve to the year 2000.
I worked at a newspaper at the time. The "powers" that were, were so worried about y2k causing havoc on our computer systems that we reported to work at 10 pm and stayed until 4 am. So much for Dick Clark rockin' that year, LOL!



After much consideration, I bring you:
My Resolutions for 2010


1. Be happier: Stop worrying about things that may never happen but wisely prepare and be prepared financially. The knowledge of our own security leads to greater happiness. We all have taken a hit to our 401-k, stocks, etc. I'm looking to replenish our options in 2010. Where is that piggy bank by the way?


2. Be smarter: Consider twice, the outcome of spending and credit choices. I hate to admit that I have gotten spoiled about spending money without much thought. IDK when that happened, I remember having to count every penny for umpteen years. I think 2010 will be a great year to revisit that "old way" of doing things.


3. Spend time wisely: Pay attention to the moment at hand. I have the horrible habit of multi-tasking through everything. The girls come to visit, I wash dishes. My goal this year is to actually stop and be in the moment, not fluttering around the edges.


4. Be grateful: I wish there were more hours in the day to take stock of all the wonderful things that we have in life. I seem to be so busy running around in constant pursuit of "something else" that I don't enjoy what I already have. 2010 will be a good year to take stock by keeping a Gratitude Journal. (making one, watch for the post!)


5. Be healthier: Exercise more, eat less, lose 10-15 lbs. (This is always on my list)...I think this year I will strive for just being the best Dena that Dena can be!


6. AND My one fun resolution for the year: spend more time with my friends, make more fun crafts, be more creative and just have more fun! (I think I can handle this one)


We are traveling to Maryland for more Christmas tomorrow. 
When I blog again it will be 2010!
I simply cannot go until I wish you all a
Happy New Year!

Yippeeee, WuuuHuuu, Yeaaahh! A brand new year of  choices, experiences, chances and happinesses!

8 comments:

  1. What great resolutions! They all sound so perfect! Now you got me thinking on what I want for this year!

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  2. These sound like great {and do-able} resolutions, Dena! I need to incorporate a few of these myself. I have already actually stopped myself from doing some chore that could wait when my daughter comes over or when my son sits down and takes the time to chat.

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  3. Wonderful resolutions...Have a Happy New Year!

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  4. Great post. I hope you have a very Blessed and Happy New Year. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Loved those doors on the gov mansion
    thanks for the tour...
    Blessings to you in the coming year
    see you on the other side ...2010

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  6. Dena, I love your blog. I am also impressed with you goals. I think I'll just get my "button gear". Everything should be better after that. JK. Love, Joy

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  7. Sounds like a wonderful plan! I like your goals, Dena!

    Wishing you and yours a marvelous 2010. Be blessed!

    Happy New Year...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  8. Love your list. It has everything on it that I would like to do in 2010 myself! Good luck and Happy New Year!

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