Happy New Year Everyone! Didn’t 2020 roll around out of nowhere!! I was still savoring the last of my holidays when Boom! 2020. I love new beginnings though, I’m a sucker for clean slates, hope, new thinking, etc. but I am certainly cognizant of the damage that putting too many unrealistic expectations on myself can cause.
My initial thoughts were to do away with the pressure of “Resolutions” but if I’m completely honest with myself, not having some sort of plan or goal for this year is essentially saying that there is nothing in my life that needs improving. I don’t know about you but I have several areas that could use some sprucing up.
Gimmie an “F”
Oddly enough, everything I want to work on in my life begins with an F!
Faith
I want to continue to learn and get stronger in my faith, and fellowship more with my church family. I used to go to church every Sunday since childhood and for the last couple of years my attendance has been totally sketchy. To cut me some slack, I have been able to listen to podcasts and YouTube services so I still get my fair share of Jesus. Who am I kidding though, in these days you can never get enough of worship.
Family
My boys are growing so fast! I have a 16 year old (17 next month) and a 13 year old. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were making up silly songs and watching Elmo. Now we are knee deep in new age rap music, video games, teaching someone to drive and having “The Talk” about these fast girls (as us Boy Mommas say). George and I are now more focused on making memories with our children as opposed to just living under the same roof. We love family, we have very large families so this will require a lot of dedication to being involved in the lives of the ones we love. This absolutely includes the Besties, The Dageva Crew, the work family, and the new fresh friends we’ve made.
Fitness
What can I sayyyyyy! Lawd help me! I’m so good at so many things and with a certain type motivation I’m pretty good at this too. Just not in the last couple years. I want to lose about 50 pounds. I want it to be done through a lifestyle change because clearly no quick fix will do the trick. I want something that the Kim on her worst day can maintain. So we will take tiny steps towards better meal choices, less licka! (liquor), and actually moving my body daily. Fingers crossed yall and if this doesn’t work, just hug me and pull the chicken bone from the clutch of my grip. I’m also taking a closer look at maintaining my Mental Health. As responsibilities and kids grow, so does worry and stress. Take it seriously and please don’t neglect this vital part.
Finances
All I’m going to say is that my focus this year is debt reduction and building our savings. I know me, I am going to shop. I will not stop that but I can continue to be frugal and smart about the way I shop. I’m not going to deny myself this tiny pleasure. Especially if I lose those 50 pounds.
Thanks for listening and I wish you guys all the success, peace of mind, and happiness this year brings.
Until next time,
-K
