Saturday, January 8, 2011

New Year's Resolutions

As a child and well up into my college years, I was a faithful writer (and sometimes keeper) of New Year's resolutions.  I've let go of that tradition these past few years, and while I realize that unrealistic expectations are not healthy, I love the idea of fresh starts and new perspectives and renewed strength.  And in many ways, 2011, being my first full year as a wife and the keeper of a home, it makes all the more sense to begin this near year with some clear goals.

1. Put my faith first.


It is by God's grace alone that I live and breathe.  He deserves all the honor and praise I can give Him.

2. Prize my marriage.


We have been married seven months.  I have moments every day when I realize what a novice I am at this.  But I firmly believe that these are the days that will set the precedence for our marriage, and I am determined to treat every moment, good or bad, as a privilege.

Not all my resolutions are quite as "lofty"....

3. Finish this afghan.


It's so lovely and the perfect color for spring.  I started it right after we married when we were temporarily in Des Moines, and it's over halfway finished. I put it aside in all the moving chaos that ensued, but it needs to be finished within a few months, at least!

4. Grow a vegetable garden and get serious about canning/preserving.


I've always had a flower garden, but I've never tried my hand at vegetables (which is a shame, because my family farms!).  This year, however, I (fingers crossed) will be building raised beds to combat the poor quality soil in southern Mississippi and growing our own vegetables.  I want to be committed to thriftiness and health.

5. Craft!


I've loved to make things my whole life, and it's a joy to be able to fill my home with handmade things.  I never want to let that hobby fall by the wayside.  It's fun, relaxing, and usually economically a smart idea.

6. Be committed to my Etsy shop.


This is my first "business" endeavor, and I am realizing that maintaining it takes daily work. I don't want to let it fall by the wayside.

7.  Last but not least, above all....

May none of us ever forget it!

Happy New Year!


6 comments:

  1. These are some awesome resolutions, Kelly! I especially love how you say that you want to treat your marriage as a privilege. I've been married 10 years (sometimes I still can't believe it!), and try to act that way each day as well. Sometimes it's not always easy! And best of luck with your Etsy shop. I started mine last spring, and it has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made! So here's to a terrific New Year!!

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  2. Happy New Year! This is one of my resolutions too: Grow a vegetable garden and get serious about canning/preserving.
    I don't even know where to start! I'm making a list soon of books to start reading about making a vegatable garden but I still have no idea where I'll plant...
    hope you'll share your journey in canning!

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  3. Kelly,
    This looks like a wonderful list to start the New Year! Good for you! Such an exciting time for you as your first year as a wife. I am very impressed!
    Happy Sunday!

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  4. Great list!!! The best advice I ever got and still rely on "Marriage is hard work, work hard at it." As told to me by my dad, he's right....Gonna have to visit the Etsy, congrats!

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  5. I love your resolutions/goals. And in perfect order!

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  6. This is a wonderful list, Kelly...you seem very well focused!

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