12 for 2012

New Years is a time for reflection, as well as a moment to hope and dream the wonderful things that will await us in the coming year.  As we begin our 2012, I thought it would be fun to follow the lead of many bloggers, and do my own 2012 Resolutions List.  This will give me goals to focus on, and a sense of accomplishment when I achieve them.  So, without further ado...Here are my 12 for 2012!!

1. Transition out of the classroom.  I enjoy working with my students, but I don't like being chained to my classroom all day.  I finish my Masters in Educational Leadership in June, so I plan on GETTING OUT!
2. Go to 31 "new" restaurants.  I love going out to eat...and I love experiencing new places.  This year I challenge myself to go to 31 (in honor of my age this coming year) restaurants I've never been to.
3. Say at least 1 nice thing to myself every day.
4. Finish my Masters with a 4.0 GPA.
5. Write my business plan for the bridal salon.  Whether I use it or not, I'm creating it!!
6. Keep a "line a day" journal for the entire year.
7. Post on my blog at least 60 times.  
8. Go on at least 1 trip (preferably out of state).
9. Visit the Ringling Museum and Ca 'd Zan Mansion
10. Improve my portion control at all meals, so I can meet of my goal of becoming more fit and healthy.
11. Allow myself to say "no" more often.  This applies ESPECIALLY at work.
12. Watch LOST with my mom.

What are your resolutions for 2012?

New Year, New Aspirations

Hello out there in blogging land. This is my "official" first post, on the "official" first day of 2011. I have toyed with doing a blog for years, and as an attempt to begin a new year, and a new me, I have made it a new year's resolution to follow through, and actually do one. I'm not sure exactly what I want to "focus" on with this blog, so I will just warn you, that I plan on it be a "casserole" of information. Daily life ramblings, successes, failures, and goals....all in all, I hope this experience will leave me full, comforted, and ready for a nap (isn't that what casseroles are supposed to do?).