Another year has come and gone. Of course I didn't accomplish all I wanted to in 2011, but that won't stop me from making a new set of goals for 2012 :) Each new year is like a chance at a fresh new start. A chance to do things better, try harder, reach farther, grow stronger.
My goals for 2012:
* Continue to grow in my faith. Reach out to others through Sunday School, church, and Bible Study. Be consistent about reading the Bible and praying.
* Exercise more. Lose 20 more pounds.
* Take the next steps on our journey to become more self-sufficient. I am planning to plant more of fewer items in my garden this year. I want to can/freeze more than I did last year - especially as our kids are growing and eating more. I would like to reduce our food budget as well as our dependence on the grocery store. I also plan to start milking 2 cows this summer so I would like to learn to make cheese and start saving money to build a new barn.
* Live as frugally as possible. Kevin is having shoulder surgery in August and will not be able to work for 4 months. We need to have enough money saved up by then to live without income for 4 months (as well as pay the hospital bill).
* I plan to work hard on consistency this year. The one area I fail is in keeping a consistent schecdule, a consistent positive attitude, and having consistent consequences for my kids. I start with good intentions, but that is as far as I get.
* I want to spend more time reading and working on projects for myself. I have a lot of started projects so I want to finish them and start some new ones I have been excited about trying.
What are your goals/resolutions for the new year?
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