Lent promises

With today being Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent I've been trying to reflect on things in my life that I could/should be doing better at. And with the next 40 days to use as being reflective I thought that I'd list the things that I want to do beginning today with..

My favorite journals... ahh moleskines...

1) Write every day. Whether its here, in my paper journal or randomly on my tumblr I'd really like to write more. Even if its about nothing or something in particular I just need to get back to writing as a daily outlet.

2) Be better about the gym. Or lack thereof. I have a gym membership and I really need to just suck it up and use it. Especially with the sun staying out a bit longer ad more daylight there is really no excuse for me to be lazy (except for when its absolutely necessary...).

3) Be more mindful of my spending/shopping. Although I really haven't been doing too much of it lately I do need to watch what I spend on food and entertainment. I should also cook more at home.

4) Be kinder/more patient.

For those of you that partake in lent - what are your goals for the next 40 days?

Hurrah for Wednesday... the weekend is one day closer!

For 2012

Happy 2012 everyone! I hope that the new year has started off as great for you as it has for me. We rang in the new year up in Tahoe with a firework show at Squaw Valley followed by champagne at midnight back at our friends cabin. It was really great to spend a nice relaxing NYE without feeling as if I had to run amok and do something crazy.

Our last photo of 2011!

With 2012 being only two days old I thought I'd share my goals/resolutions for the new year, in no particular order.

1) Be more mindful of my spending. I think I've gone off the clothing deep end with all the holiday sales but I'm going to try a shopping ban for January (wish me luck). I need to set a bit aside for things that I'd like to get and need to ask myself more often "Do I really need this?".

2) Get back into a healthier routine. With a ton of travel and weddings this year I think its even more important to start eating better and working out more. Even if I don't have time to hit the gym a walk throughout the hills would do.

3) Spend more time with my camera. It's a passion that I sometimes neglect - and I'd love to start taking more pictures.

4) Save more money. Yep.. ties in to number 1 but I'd like to go back to a cash budget for during the work weeks. I have a goal in mind by my wedding day... so fingers crossed I can hit it by then.

5) Laugh more.

6) Cook at home more often. Also a good money saver.

7) Post more outfit photos.

8) Dress my age. I've really gotta get rid of these hoodies..

9) Spend more time interacting with the chinchillas and Rosie.

10) Be more positive.

That's about it for me... what's on your list for 2012?