Goals for 2009

• Keep a clean house the majority of the time. Lately I've been a little on the lazy side and have let things (laundry) pile up. I know everyone is guilty of this at times and that's why I don't always feel bad for having a messy lived in house. This year I aim at doing a better job of keeping house! And, I'll be honest here, because that's what I'm all about-being honest, I haven't gotten off to a great start so far. That's only because I haven't been home long enough to get the house in a decent order yet. But as soon as I do, my house will remain clean and spotless!
  
• Do not use my credit cards unless absolutely necessary. And necessary does not mean because it's on sale, because I would look cute in it, or because it would look amazing in my house. I've had my credit cards paid off for a few months now and would like to keep them that way. I've even been tempted to close my Victoria Secret account but I love the coupons I get in the mail for just having the account so I'll probably keep it for now.
• Finish cosmetology school. Right now I'm projected to be finished mid-October. I'm super excited and can't wait!
• Save more. Last year I splurged on things I didn't really need. This year I hope to cut out that extra spending and have some money built up in my savings account by the end of the year. I'm not going to set a specific goal amount because I'll just be disappointed if I don't meet it. I'll be happy with anything I'm able to save!
• Make new friends. I have some wonderful friends already, but a few more wouldn't hurt!
• Memorize more Bible verses and read more of the Bible. I want to know God's word more and the only way I'll ever know it, is by reading it!

I have a few more goals, but right now I don't want to share them. I'm praying about them and praying about ways that I'll be able to meet them. What are your goals for 2009?

New Years Eve 2008

I was so blessed to spend this New Year's Eve with a wonderful group of friends. Last year, my New Year's Eve was awful, and it proved to be an even more awful year as it progressed with certain people. This year though, I truly believe I started it out right, and can't wait to see what blessings this year has in store for me. I mentioned in a previous post here, all the desires I have for this year. I want my life to be a blessing to the Lord.
Last night I spent the evening at Kendra's house and had an amazing time. We ate a lot of delicious food, laughed a lot, and played the Wii A LOT! We turned the Wii off just long enough to watch the ball drop and then it was back on for more Wii time. I think it's safe to say that the Wii is going to get a lot of use this year!

A New Year and 100th post

Welcome 2009! I guess it's fitting that my 100th post be on January 1. That's just cool to me :) Anyways, it's been a few days since I've posted and I have lots to tell! My Christmas was amazing and it was so good to sit back and reflect on the year and all of God's many blessings and lessons He gave me this year. I had a great visit with family and friends while in Greenbrier and now I'm back in the swing of things in Knoxville. I have some great pictures to share, so be looking for them in the next couple of days!

How was your Christmas and New Year's?

My prayer today is that the New Year be filled with God's goodness and grace in my life. My desire is to serve Him better this year, better than I ever have before. God has held me close in the bad times and I haven't always clung to Him during the good times like I know I should. I want to do better at my Bible study and be more consistent with the time I spend with God.

What are your goals for 2009?