2018 is Going to be a Good Year

Before we dive into my 2018 resolutions, let's do a quick recap of how I did in 2017.

2017 Resolutions Recap
1. Be able to do 5 pull ups.
HAHAHAHA this definitely didn't happen but I'll try again in 2018.
2. Read 30 books.
Let's talk about how close I was to accomplishing this. I was MIA on social media for the last 2 weeks of the year because I was so busy trying to reach this goal. By midnight, I had read 29.5 books and then woke up at 6 AM  New Years Day to finish the last 100 pages. So. Freaking. Close. If you would like to see what's on my reading list for 2018, you can find me on GoodReads. 
3. Explore 3 new cities.
Nashville, Honolulu and Maui. 
4. Post twice a month.
I failed again at this and promise to be better-ish in 2018! 
5. Learn how to use a curling iron.
Technically I did not learn how to use a curling iron but I did learn how to curl my hair with a curling wand. I'm going to call this one a win!

2018 Resolutions
1. Read 25 books.
2. Get rid of my cystic acne and acne scars. This is a tough one but I am a woman on a mission!
3. Lose 25 pounds and overall be healthier.
4. 10,000 steps a day.
5. Work on professional growth.

Happy New Year!

2017, Please Don't Suck

2016 Resolutions Recap

1. Run 4 races. So far I am signed up for the Hot Chocolate 15K and the San Diego Rock N Roll Half Marathon. I completed 3: Hot Chocolate 15K, San Diego Rock n Roll Half Marathon and the Awesome 80s 10K. 

2.Be able to do 5 pull ups. I can do 2.
3. Read 30 books. I read 20 including the entire Harry Potter series.
4. Create something once a month. I'm pretty sure I did this?

So I didn't knock my 2016 resolutions out of the park but I'm not going to beat myself up over it. I'll just try some of them again in 2017.

2017 Resolutions
1. Be able to do 5 pull ups. 
2. Read 30 books. 
3. Explore 3 new cities. 
4. Post twice a month.
5. Learn how to use a curling iron.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in San Diego 2016

Firecrackers, dragon dancing, special sweets and of course lucky envelopes. I cannot wait! I've been getting the house ready with red and gold Tet decorations. There is a dragon hanging from the walkway leading into the kitchen and a pair of golden monkeys sitting on the mantle in the living room. Between preparations for Parker's birthday party and Lunar New Year I'm feeling very festive!

Below is a list of Lunar New Year celebrations in San Diego (and a couple in Orange County). Happy Year of the Monkey to all my readers! I hope this year brings you good health, love and prosperity. 

[Monkey by Zen Brush spotted on Etsy]

Lunar New Year at Seaworld
Saturday, January 30 - Sunday, February 21
Seaworld San Diego
Admission: Free for those born in the Year of the Monkey (1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1980, 1992 or 2004). Must have valid ID. Only valid February 6-8.
https://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-sandiego/pages/year-of-the-monkey

House of China Year of the Monkey Celebration
Sunday, January 31
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
4609 Convoy Street A 92111
Admission: $50
http://www.houseofchinasd.com/

San Diego Library Lunar New Year Celebrations
Wednesday, February 3
4S Ranch Library
San Marcos Library
http://www.sdcl.org/signature-series.html

Barnard Community Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 6
Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy
2445 Fogg Street 92109
Admission: Free. Carnival ride tickets are an additional cost.
https://www.sandiegounified.org/schools/barnard-asian-pacific-language-academy/lunar-new-year-community-celebration

11th Annual San Diego Tet Festival
Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14
Mira Mesa Community Park
8575 New Salem Street 92126
Admission: Free. Carnival ride tickets are an additional cost.
http://www.sdtet.com/

34th Annual San Diego Chinese New year Food and Cultural Fair
Saturday, February 13 - Sunday, February 14
Downtown San Diego
Third Avenue and J Street
Admission: Free
http://sdcny.weebly.com/

If you are willing to drive about an hour north, you can find large lunar new year festivals in Orange County.

2016 OC Tet Festival
Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14
Mile Square Park
16801 Euclid Street 92708
Admission: Free
http://www.octetfest.org/

Tet Festival
Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14
Admission: $5 for 1-day admission. $13 for 3-day admission.
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive 92626
http://tetfestival.org/

Now that you've read the list, where will you be celebrating the Year of the Monkey?