On December 26th, I was having a mental conversation with my Vacuum as it was slurping up all the Christmas tree needles and trash that was littering my home.
Me, "Vacuum, why do I feel like my skin is itching from the post-Christmas hangover and the mess it has left in my home?"
Vacuum, "You feel this way every year so why should you expect something different."
Me, "I feel so fat that I don't ever want to leave my pj's - why did I eat all those cookies?"
Vacuum, "You feel this way every year so why should you expect something different."
Me, "I just don't feel great about who I am right now and I don't know why."
Vacuum, "You always feel this way so why don't you figure out what is really bothering you and put plans in place to not feel this way on December 26th ever again."
Me, "brilliant. I will start a blog."
Thus this blog is born out of a desire to avoid my usual December 26th post-holiday hangover that lasts well into February. I know that lots of folks get the post holiday blues and I am one of the many. However, I think I can face a few of my demons which would make my blues lighter when I do face them. So I am turning my demons into resolutions for 2013 and here they are:
- A home of solace
- Organize and declutter my home so that things have a spot especially my closets and kitchen. If I haven't touched it in 2-years or I look at it and think "oh I wish I had something better" - pass it onto someone who can love it.
- Finish decorating my entry, living room, master bedroom, bathrooms and office
- Paint office, bathroom and hallway
- Hang pictures
- Court my husband
- My husband is a loving, social guy whose love language is acts of touch. I am introverted and introspective so I need to meet his needs more
- While I detest "date nights" I realize that we need focused romantic time alone and need to figure out ways for us to have those moments that do not consume a ton of cash or time.
- Be mindful that he has to look at me when I am home, working in my pj's so maybe I should try harder to fix myself up on a daily basis.
- One trip away alone together
- Respect and embrace who I am and who I want to become
- It's time to lose those 20 pounds missy! That way you can be in pictures with your boys and not wince every time you see yourself in the mirror
- Study on how to become a great leader so that I can be a great manager to my team......I am struggling on this front and I don't want to let my team down.
- Find a sporty hobby - I need something that keeps you healthy and gives me an opportunity to meet women.
- On the style/clothing front, I've made great investments in the basics. Now it's time to only invest in great long-term style pieces. Only buy items if I can answer yes to the following:
- Does it look amazing on me right now (I won't buy anything with the rationale that if I lost 10 pounds it would be perfect!)?
- Would I have it in my closet for more than 3 years?
- Does it have something unique about it that my style icons would wear (icons: Kate Middleton, Kate Walsh, etc.)?
- If no to any of the above, then put it back and wait for amazing.
So if I can spend the next 357 or so days working on the above, I think my post Christmas hangover should be much better. I think I can do most of them. The weight loss is going to be difficult but I think I have good plans in place (come on Weight Watchers).
