I have some pretty high hopes and goals this year. I can't tell you the last time I've made a New Years resolution, but this year I have my checklist READY!!!
1. mission or church history tour: Okay, I realize that one is 6 days and the other is a year and a half but one of these two things WILL HAPPEN this year. The mission has been back and forth for the past year and a half. For those of you wondering, yes I still want to go! I've been asked a couple times recently, "Hey I thought you were going on a mission..." And when they ask it's kinda like they just drop kicked my heart. Right when I was about to start my papers, my stake president said "You know, I think we need to reevaluate this in the Spring. Lets give it more thought." My heart SHATTERED! I have been thinking about a mission since I was 19 years old. It's not something I just woke up and said, Hmmm, I think I want to serve a mission! But, I have put my faith and trust in my Heavenly Father and I'm learning that things don't happen on my time. It's all about the Lords timing. I know I have some close friends and family who are hoping and praying I'll find the man of my dreams, which is why I needed to wait a little bit longer.... We shall see... I'm definitely not holding my breath on that thought! Haha. ;) So if I don't serve a mission I'm going to tour the Church history sights back east for 6 days. All by MYSELF!! I have wanted to do this for the LONGEST time and it will be an absolutely amazing experience. I just know it!!
2. MONEY- finished off the year with my car PAID OFF! So this year, it's time to get down and dirty with those dang plastic cards that make me feel like I still have money in my bank account. Ha, boy was I wrong. Yes these bad boys are going to be destroyed FOREVER. Nordstrom card paid off by March. Student Visa paid off by May! DONE AND DONE!! Mom, stop asking me about it okay?!? :)
3. FITNESS- yes, I lost 26 pounds. it's true. It was a big time fad-diet though. There are only a couple women I know that have kept the weight off with diet and exercise. Mine as well add me to that list right now! :) Who would've thought that me, Allyson Leigh Barney, could run 5 miles? Just because I wanted to. I would've never thought that I would actually enjoy running. When I was on the diet, the doctor prescribed me some fancy little drug that gave me all the energy in the WORLD. That's when I learned to run. Learned to enjoy it. Learned how refreshing it is after you push yourself to the limit! Aaahh. Since I've been off the diet and medicine I have still been running and love love love it. I love becoming a regular at the gym. I love seeing the same people every day and becoming friends with them! My little weakness with this whole thing is food. Taco Bell 89 cent chicken burrito is going to be the death of me!! I feel like I'm always so pressed for time when I'm hungry. I NEED to be patient and cook my meals! Maybe even plan ahead! Hmmm :) So with this little fitness goal of mine I've added to the check list hiking Mt. Timpanogoes and running my first 10k. HOLLER!!!
4. TRAVEL- Last year I went home probably 8 out of 12 months. Yes flying everytime!! I spent WAYYYY too much money on plane flights home. Sorry family, I need to venture out and see the world. First stop Kirtland, Ohio where I will begin the church history tour. Second stop Hawaii where I will be staying with a wonderful friend who lives there with her husband! I've never been anywhere past Utah, so this will be quite the adventure! And yes mom, this won't be happening until I pay off my two credit cards! :)
Favorite new quote:
When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen.
There will be something solid for us to stand on...
or we will be taught to fly.
When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen.
There will be something solid for us to stand on...
or we will be taught to fly.
Well folks, 2010 is my year for expanding my horizons. Watch out! :)
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