Well, here's to a good start!

It's six days before Christmas and I am starting to think about my resolutions for next year. There are plenty of good things I want/need to do but now since I'm really thinking about it...it doesnt sound that appealing anymore. This is why I am starting this blog. I decided maybe if I had some readers who read what I was going to do I might become more inclined to follow through with the resolutions.

I think I am going to break down my resolutions into headings. That just might be easier. Green means I have already done this.

Finances

Open a savings account
Just to get a head start yesterday I opened a savings account. This is a big thing for me. I love to spend money just as soon as I get it. I even made a budget for myself about two weeks ago but saving money in your regular checking account just does not cut it.

Save $25 out of each paycheck to be put into savings

Put $10 of each paycheck on my credit card bill

Pay $5 of each paycheck to CFNC on my student loans

Check my credit score (not just the report)


Health

Limit myself to two soft drinks a week (im not giving up orange kool-aid or unsweet tea though!)

Exercise 3 times a week for an hour or more

Just overall lose some weight - I wish I could lose atleast 10pds a month but yeah....


Life in General

Do one new thing a week that I havent done before (this should get interesting)

See one new movie a week I havent seen before ( I dont plan on renting just borrowing so you better watch out if you own a collection of movies)

Volunteer 1 day out of each month at the Tryon Palace greenhouse

Join the Tryon Palace Circle of Friends

Join the NB Historical Society

Become a lacto-ovo-vegetarian

Rent my own place



Well I think thats about it...but I might be adding more to this list, I dont know, I never know. Ha!