2019 New Years Resolutions

Happy New Year!! I know some people say, "Don't make resolutions! You don't need that kind of pressure." But I have always been a goal oriented person and I find that setting resolutions at the beginning of the year helps me stay focused and on-course. I don't beat myself up if I don't meet my goals. Remember that one from two years ago about being able to do 5 pull ups? HAHAHAHA. That's never going to happen but I don't feel bad about it. Be happy with where you are and celebrate if you make improvements! 

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My top 9 sums up my year perfectly. Pregnant, more pregnant, even more pregnant, ice cream and a new baby. 😂 Cheers to an incredible 2018! Hope everyone has a good time celebrating tonight. I will be hanging out at home with my babes and probably sleeping by 10 pm. 🥂

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2018 Resolutions Recap

1. Read 25 books. After last year's NYE drunk reading saga, I was determined not to wait until the last minute to hit my reading goal. At the time of this post, I have read 37 books. Here are some of my faves.

Made me laugh: Born a Crime, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Made me think:  Just Mercy, Where the Crawdads Sing

Made me cry: The Hate U Give

Made me inspired: The Boys in the Boat, Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit


2. Get rid of my cystic acne and acne scars. This is a tough one but I am a woman on a mission!This year I invested in myself and my face and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been seeing Amy at Eco Chateau for bi-weekly facials and my skin is better than it was but we had to be careful about what products/treatments we were using due to the pregnancy.


3. Lose 25 pounds and overall be healthier. Welp, this did not happen. Instead of losing weight I became pregnant and gained 30 pounds. I may not be thinner but I have the world's cutest baby!


4. 10,000 steps a day. I was really good about this until the end of my pregnancy when my feet started swelling like crazy and the only footwear that I could wear comfortably were Sanuk sandals.


5. Work on professional growth. I really worked hard on this one and it paid off! I won an Excellence in Marketing award this year at our annual marketing conference. Reading Great at Work changed the way approached my work and inspired me to rethink the processes I used to accomplish projects and work with different teams. I also embraced mentoring some of my younger colleagues which has been fulfilling. **Patting myself on the back**


Alright, now let's get to it. What am I going to do to improve myself in 2019?


2019 Resolutions

1. Read 25 books.

2. Get rid of acne scars with aggressive face peels.

3. Finish 12 weeks of BBG.

4. Go on hot dates with Tuan at least once a month.