Intentions.... by Jodi

Ready? Set. GO!

This will be one of those big years for me. I know it because I specifically did some things to change my life. Others can see the changes, so they know I am not just whistling Dixie! I am excited to see how things turn out this year!

I worked on my list of intentions throughout the month of December. I will continue to work on it in January and actually I will continue it through out the year. Last year I went crazy and totally went off my list but it was a very good move. My husband did the same thing, we had gastric sleeve surgery. It has changed our lives in countless ways and we are very glad we did it. Yesterday more of my clothes and practically all of my shoes left this house with a friend. I had 5 sizes in my closet but now I am almost at size 14, the last one. The width of my feet has even changed. It was really hard to see those things leave but I know I am moving on to better things!

My list of intentions got divided into three areas; mind, body and spirit. I wrote everything down that I wanted to pay attention to throughout the year. Some will get more attention than others. I will share a few to give you an idea.

For my mind, I signed up to teach my Fun Friday classes again. I signed up for 10 weeks starting in the winter. I thought I would stop them but I really like doing them and I enjoy serving others who just wanna have fun!

For my body, I am going to physical therapy for my arm. I need it, it hurts but I am going and that is what counts for me. I joined the gym and intend to walk, very slowly, on the treadmill. I don't care how fast I go, I just need to move.

For my spirit, I want to get closer to my God and be comfortable and spiritual again. I have been going to Bible study each week. I am going to ask a women there to be my mentor. She is married for a very long time, has a huge family, was a nurse and knows the word of God. I like her and want her to influence my life.

Just for giggles, I want to go zip lining! We can go right on Catalina Island now. I am going! I want Lisa to go with me, I think it is only appropriate don't you? A couple of my other friends now want to go so that might be one of those things that will happen this year? Woooohooo!

There are other things on my list but I shared just a few to give you an idea. I also am going to do The 30 Day Photo Gratitude Challenge for January because I think it will be a tool to get to know myself better. I will also continue my Gratitude List because it totally makes me stop and appreciate the things I have in my life. I am fond of a new social network called, Pinterest. I intend to use it to also figure out the NEW me. It's got a slew of recipes, craft ideas, clothes and more. Lisa and I are also going to be accountability partners, a new thing for us. I think it will be a good thing. We are READY, good and bad, BRING IT! Happy New Year!