Happy New Year

Bon Ane'!

I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading, commenting, and sharing my blog posting. I haven't been as consistent as I would like to be. Even still, in less than 2 years I have had almost 3000 readers. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

New Year, New Me, lol. Yes, I said it! 
Many people would like to believe that New Year's Resolutions are outdated and purposeless.  I would beg to differ. I'm a planner. I set goals. I believe in the saying "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail". So as usual, I have set goals. This year my goals are simple. My  focus will be in Health, Wealth, New Adventures, and the Second Coming.

1. Health
1. Exercise at least 5 days times a week (even when traveling)
2. Detox/ Go Vegetarian for a week out of each month
3. Rest for at least 8 hours each night
4. No taking work home
5. Take myself on a weekly Date
2. Wealth
1. Remain on Budget
2. Minimum Checking Account Balance
3. Significantly Pay Down Student Loan
4. Diversify Funds: Invest, Mutual Funds
5. Retirement Plan
3. New Adventures
1. Learn Spanish
2. Travel to new places
3. Widen Professional/Personal Network
4. The Second Coming
1. More Community Service
2. 30 Minute Devotion Every Day
3. Fasting/Praying Once a month
4. Read Bible Consistently
5. Start a small group bible study with some of my friends
6. Take my Youth Department to the next level

I have an accountability partner and we plan to have quarterly progress reports. Remember, you will have great days and no so great days, just get back on track. Who knows what this year has to offer. Every year is a rollercoaster. There are highs, there are lows. You laugh, you cry, you love, you hurt. I pray that God gives me the strength and courage to ride the rollercoaster of 2014 with my eyes open, hands in the air, with faith on 100%.

Don't ever give up on your dreams and goals. Keep believing, keep pushing, keep grinding. Never give up on you. Many blessings in 2014.

2013 at a Glance!

Signed,
Pieces of Me