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New year, new you?

Neh.

Resolutions are for....not me. Yes, there are things I would like to accomplish in 2016 but whether they happen or not will not make or break my year.

Goals are good. Resolutions are...tacky.

I want the things that a lot of people want - to be healthier, more fit, financially responsible, have fun. And like all of those cliches...these are not diets, etc, they are lifestyle changes.

Once the race passes, I need to focus more on myself. There's a 40 day challenge at Yoga One that I want to do. Which oddly enough starts on race day, but they told me I could start a day or two late. And I'd like to find some races to sign up for to keep me running more. I would love to finally get faster...in every distance from the 5K to the half marathon.

Remembering 2015
When I think back over the last year, it's all a bit fuzzy. Overall I had a lot of good times, with quite a few bad times. But such is life.

I will forever regret not getting home to see my grandfather before he passed, but reminiscing about him while I was home for a week afterwards helped soften the blow. If only a tiny bit.

Next up
At the end of the day, in 2016, I want to be a better me. Healthier. Happier. Closer to my family. Can it be that easy?

Someone once described me as something like the most self conscious confident person they knew. Ding, ding, ding. Overall, I like myself and my life. But. And it's a big (multiple) but(s). I cringe when I look in the mirror. I worry that my family doesn't even like me most of the time. I fear failure in my professional like (even though I know I am great at what I do).

And at the same time, I feel like I’m better than that, and although 2015 was a somewhat quiet year, I think it’s set me up really nicely for 2016.

Top highlight of 2015 - Lola.

In 2016, I want to:
  • Give less fucks
  • Lose 15 pounds
  • Budget/Save
  • Date
  • Blog MORE! 
  • Plus a few others...

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