Attentive

New Year's Resolutions are NOT appealing to me.  I just don't like that they usually end up broken.  I don't make resolutions just because of the negative stigma.  Have you made/kept your resolutions for 2013?
What I did decide at the end of last year was that I would become for attentive.

Attentive: adjective. characterized by or giving attention; observant...

Not just this year, but in life I will be more attentive to my health, relationships, and walk with Christ.  I usually get slack in areas that don't take emergency priority or things that don't make it on the "work" calendar.  Now I'm not letting those things slip by unnoticed.  I'm paying attention.  Here's what I've been up to...

It just so happened that Mom and I decided to join a gym.  No, we aren't getting all bulky and muscley, just toning what we've got so we can function and be healthy.  I'd like to make it through a whole wedding day without aching...and being sore for 2 days after.  Mom would like to strengthen her muscles to help her hip/back.


Libby and I have been training for the Cooper River Bridge Run(10k, 6.2 miles) in April.  Until last week I had never run more than 4 miles.  Thursday we ran 6.27 miles and did it in a great time!  It's nice to have something to work for, that's what's kept us on track.  We're looking at a possible half marathon :) 

On the relationships side: A big thing is that I want to be available.  My top love language is Quality Time so I love by giving you my time and attention and I feel loved when it's returned.  The flexibility of my schedule is perfect for this and I've LOVED the past month.  Oh...and I'm also learning to say "no" when I need to.  No one likes being burnt out.

Mornings have become my favorite.  I get to serve my husband by preparing his lunch and helping him out the door.  Then I sit at the kitchen table with my YouVersion Bible and read whatever study I've got at the time.  The Joyce Meyer: Promises For Everyday Life is a great daily devotion.



Here's one thing I need to start doing more, journaling.  There's just something about putting your thoughts into words.  I document most everything in photos, but the written word is strong and shouldn't be neglected.  Sometimes I fear writing my thoughts down because it makes me come to terms with them...it also makes them a little more permanent and real.

PS. There's a Butterfinger and Reese's Pieces sitting beside my desk.  I don't know who put those there, but it was a bad idea. Don't worry, I'll take care of them.