New Year's Resolutions, so far

   I'm still hashing out my new year's resolutions. One must certainly be not to begrudge all the thousands of new people who have joined my gym and filled its parking lot and crowded me out of my favorite classes, though I know they'll have dropped out in a couple of months. (Sigh.)

So far I'm thinking I'm going with:

• Keeping up with Scuba. After a couple of great experiences, I am really getting over my fear and I truly enjoy it. It may be time to invest in a regulator, BC, and a decent CAMERA.
• Learning to snowboard (I've already started, and I'm pathetic, but why turn back now??) I can't let a little thing like a crushed coccyx deter me. 'Til then, at least I can drool over the designs, can't I? Oh, man... when I get to the point where I want to buy one of these babies, it's going to be very difficult to choose! Eye candy to the max.

• Doing some serious spring cleaning and getting rid of anything I don't use from my closets, basement and garage. Ruthless sorting of books and clothes. Big garage sale. Film at 11.

• Possibly repainting the upstairs bath; the color wasn't what I really intended. I like it as a friend but I'm not in love with it.

• Tackling my grandiose landscaping plan to turn my backyard into a park, especially if Dad will come out and help me move grass, dirt and rocks. (Hint, hint, Dad!) Last spring was super rainy, and summer was super hot, and I wimped out.

• Helping Mr. Taylor lose 3-4 lbs. The extra holiday treats & the running hiatus have not been kind to his waistline. Here he is in his leaner days, June 2010. I was pretty shocked when I saw this photo. His weight crept up slowly and we will get it back down.

I'll keep thinking. Surely I can do more...

I resolve to be resolute

   Like most people, I set some resolutions for the new year. Stacey, one of my coworkers found this chart of resolution trends. Food for thought... I haven't landed on mine yet. But I will! Last year my resolutions were to become a more competitive athlete and run the equivalent of one 5k race per month, to learn to Scuba dive, to let go of things I can't control, and to find a housekeeper. Check! I'm still working on the letting go, but I achieved the rest and am happier because of it.

HAPPY 2010!

I kicked off the new year right—by starting to give my house a thorough & much-needed cleaning. Spent 7 hours yesterday Swiffering & then vaccuming the floors, dusting, de-hairing the furniture, doing laundry, making the bed, scrubbing the bathrooms & general straightening up. The dogs even got baths. (And then refused to go outside the rest of the day, because they were damp & cold!) This morning I went to the gym for an hour, then came home & spent over an hour cleaning, polishing & sealing the granite countertops in the kitchen. Last year I kept my new year's resolution to join a gym & stick to it. I've been going 3-6 times a week since February, and am in the best shape of my life! The great surprise was that I actually ENJOY it, so I look forward to working out & even miss it when I can't. Using the treadmill, elliptical, weights and various classes (yoga, step aerobics and my favorite—BOOT CAMP!) enabled me to run several races this year, and compete in KCCC.

My resolution for 2010 is to find a competent & trustworthy housekeeper. I don't have the time or the desire to keep up with this myself anymore.

Last night, Maureen & Terry hosted a "Happy Hula-days" party. You can't go wrong with Blue Hawaiis complete with mini umbrellas, music by the Black Eyed Peas, and copious amounts of cocktail weenies, I always say! (Thanks to Kristin for the sparkly sweater for my birthday!!)