The wine turned out to be a great idea because we quickly settled into a nice little routine while we were there (Wed-Sat). We would hit the beach/pool and relax (read, write resolutions, etc). We would then take a little walk down the beach, then back for a little more relaxation. Then it was time to get a workout in before hurrying up stairs to open a bottle, pour our selves to nice glasses of wine and head back down to the beach to take in the Sunset. A-w-e-s-o-m-e. Then back up stairs, polish off the wine while getting ready and go out for dinner.
I am ready for 2009!. My home office has been cleaned up and the calendars in there have been updated!. While on the beach, I used a handy little notebook my Mother-in-law gave me to write down some resolutions. To say I don't believe in resolutions would be a flat out lie!. I LOVE resolutions, I just never remember what they were!...so I truly can't say whether I followed through. I am sure this is my mind's self defensive way to keep me from thinking I'm a failure at the end of each year.
So I thought since I now have this little blog, I should write them here. This could be dangerous as my dad is my #1 Fan and I know he will remember (even if I don't, or if this blog entry mysteriously disappears before the end of '09!)
In either case, here it goes!
#1 - Finish my name Change -- I am basically two people at all times. For some things, and the majority of things, I still have my Maiden name. For other things I have married name. It is time to get it straight because it is a major pain in the behind. I was at the Dr's office last week and they had a hard time knowing who was waiting in the room...was it Miss "S" or Mrs "B"?? I even over heard them calling the insurance company because they wanted to verify the person sitting in the waiting area was the insured. Nice!.
My goal is to have this done prior to our 1st year anniversary (that means everything! frequent flyer accounts, insurance, bank accounts, auto stuff and all the systems at work -which will be painful-) ...I better get going!.
#2 - Run at least 40 miles a month -- I will track my progress here in the box to the right (which I just noticed is in urgent need of an update!!...I guess that's resolution #2B!). Along with this resolution I wrote down some mini goals while I was at the beach: Get My Ipod-Nike+ calibrated so I start tracking things more accurately, sign up for more races, join a run club.
#3 - Get organized in EVERY room -- The house still needs some stuff (like the new bedroom set I've been eyeing from Pottery Barn, a chandelier, a new mirror...etc, etc - I could go on and on, but this is a resolution list, not a wish list!). Buying and selecting all those things take time until you find just the perfect piece at the perfect price. However, the house has everything it needs to be a home...so it's time to get organized. I mean *every* corner in this house. I plan on selecting at least one space per month (no matter how big or small) and getting it organized!. I will post it here so I can hold myself accountable, and so you can laugh at the mess or smile at the transformation.
I have other ones that I don't want to write as resolutions because they should just be part of my life. What are those, you ask? (you didn't really, but I'll tell you anyway). Have a colorful diet (skittles don't count...and white and brown to be limited!), continue to work on getting back in shape (to lose the newlywed 12 lbs!) and continue to enjoy and be grateful for everything we have, starting with health!.
So what are your goals/resolutions for 2009? Feel free to share!
Here are some pictures from our mini get-away ;) Enjoy!
Our View...
Last Sunset of 2008...
Let's get this party started! (and look at my super-handsome husband!)
A little later...me jumping in bed, Alejandro wondering how old I am ;)
Day 2, Alejandro as we walked down to see the first sunset of 2009!
And me as we waited for dinner (a little chilly!)
And here was our last Sunset of the trip, Jan 2nd.
Good bye Marco Island, I will miss you.
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3 comments:
Cuando nos vemos!!!!!!!!
Mira te deje un regalito en mi blog ;)
Esplendido lugar para recibir el año y fantasear un poco sobre el futuro, que rico lo pasaron, me encanta que lo disfrutes, te lo mereces por todas las cosas grandes que haces cada dia por ti y los demas, eres maravillosa. No se si te acuerdas el cuento con Bbella de las resoluciones de fin de año, si no preguntaselo que te va a divertir....Lo mejor para ti en este gran año, erpapin
guaooooooo. Que bella la playa, los atardeceres, y en especial.....USTEDES.....Guapisimos y super felices...FELCITACIONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eso de las resoluciones es buenisimo y frustante, si uno se propone cosas desde el corazon, y no desde la razon. Yo siempre me acuerdo de Isabella en Margarita, cuando aquella tarde en la piscina, empezo a preguntarnos que habiamos logrado de las resoluciones propuestas al principio del año, y yo en paticular, le respondi que no mucho, y empece a decir las que me habia propuesto y como no lo habia logrado o logrado poco. Entonces ella, que si se acordaba de todo lo que se habia propuesto y que lo habia logrado en casi un 100%, me dijo sabiamente con estas mismas palabras : "EL PROBLEMA ES QUE TE TRAZAS METAS QUE YA DESDE EL COMIENZO SON IMPOSIBLES DE LOGRAR", y despues me puso este ejemplo : "EN VEZ DE ESCRIBIR COMO META ESTUDIAR INGLES 5 HORAS SEMANALES, PONTE: ESTUDIAR INGLES UNA HORA SEMANAL QUE ES MAS REALISTA Y LOGRABLE. QUE SI LUEGO ESTUDIAS LAS 5 O MAS, PUES MUY BIEN, PERO ASI NO TE FRUSTAS Y LOGRAS TUS METAS".
Y cada año, antes de trazarme algo por hacer, me acuerdo de la Peque y aplaudo sus sabias palabras. GRACIAS ISABELLA POR TAN BUENA LECCION.
Y ahi es donde tu muy realistamente, te has trazado muy lograble las resoluciones que compartiste, como por ejemplo, la organizacion de los espacios de tu casa : uno por mes. Bravo por ti tambien. Asi mi querida, que manos a la obra con el 2009, y a ponerle lo mejor de nosotros para que sea un excelente año. TQMMMMMMMM. ISA.
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