Hey. What do you think about resolutions? Come on, you can tell me. Do you like them? Why? I particularly am on the fence, especially this year. I like setting goals. It makes me feel for a brief second that I am actually going to accomplish something. On the other hand, I hate setting goals because I'm afraid that even though I have made the effort to make an organized list of ALL the things I want to accomplish this year, very little will show for it in the end. You feel me?

I had a similar conversation with Jared the other night. Of course, that conversation was drenched in tears and snot.. not pretty people. not pretty. I talked to him about how I wanted to be more interesting, more colorful and be able to talk to people about more than just how the weather was, how big Tay is getting and how awesome my husband is at his career. Not that any of that isn't intriguing, but can I hear a woot woot for repetition?

Sorry for the rant. I swear I'm getting to my point. A very good one I might add. :) I am a creature of bad habits. Not yucky ones like smoking or anything. But more along the lines of self criticism, doubt and laziness. I am also 25 years old... I feel like I am going through my second phase of adolescence. What the crap people?? I thought that only happened once! LOL!!

So, in an effort to go through this awkward stage (again) with minimal damage, I am forcing myself to act my age, suck it up and be a real WOMAN! No more excuses. No more waiting around for something awesome to happen. I'm getting my hands dirty people.. and I'm not afraid to do it! Like Dwight so bravely states, " I don not fear the unknown! I will meet my challenges head on. I will laugh in the faces of those who doubt me!" I love that show... hehehe.

I made a TOP 20 LIST for 2010.... so here it goes...

1. Go to the Temple every month.
2. Get finances organized.
3. Have Family Home Evening, family prayer and scripture study regularly.
4. Go on dates every week! This is a hard one right now :(
5. Play more. ( i.e. hiking, biking, parties with friends, dinner with friends, etc.)
6. Lose that last blasted 30 LBS!! Sheesh.. it's been long enough!!
7. Be a more connected friend and family member.
8. Make business more defined and noticed.
9. Reach goal for new camera and lens.. and other equipment.
10. Save x amount of dollars for the year for down payment
11. Build confidence by creating healthy habits, serving others, depending on the Lord through prayer and fasting.
12. Get family ORGANIZED!! (i.e. family council, traditions)
13. Do 10 weddings and 2 portrait shoots a week.
14. Build a custom brand that reflects my strengths and passions.
15.Be more presentable. Yup, that's right.. I need to go shopping badly! And a hair cut might be nice too. hehe.
16. Challenge myself to be more diligent, creative with time and talent and confident.
17. Develop my own personal style.
18. Send birthday cards... sorry everyone! If you want one, leave a comment with your birthday!
19. Decorate this blasted house!
20. Complete this entire list by December 25th 2010!

Cross your fingers for me and leave a comment and tell me what your TOP 20 LIST is!!

P.S. Here's a little eye candy for ya!

P.S.S. I will be out of town AGAIn starting tonight. I will be gone until Tuesday.

Smiles!