Shame on me... 01/06/2012
 
Flossing. I somehow for a solid year of my life during college flossed on a regular cadence. But aside from that year (I am horribly ashamed) to report that I am not a regular flosser. 

I am not a regular flosser. There. I said it.

Went to the dentist yesterday (I have a wonderful dentist here, by the way. His name is Dr. Ackerman). And while I watched Kourtney & Kim take New York (again, shame on me), my little gums were bleeding and swollen and I decided it's time to be more responsible and take up the habit of flossing regularly. So there you have it, a New Year's resolution that I KNOW is doable. 

Dr. happily reported my teeth are lovely, healthy and great... I just need to floss. Hooray! 

Along with flossing, here's a few other things I'd like to accomplish this year:
  • Chicago Marathon - October 2012!!!
  • Pay off some bills
  • Grow my photography business and challenge myself artistically
  • Plan my next overseas adventure 
  • Read more books
1 Comment
 
This Day. 01/03/2012
 
It's always hard to get back into the swing of things after a long break. As a night owl, it only takes me a few days to get a bit too comfortable with staying up late and sleeping in later than normal. So, as I prepared for bed last night getting ready to gear up for what will most certainly be a busy work week, there's something a friend had posted on Facebook a few days ago that I really haven't been able to forget about It gives me some great encouragement and gives me a little push: 

"It took you ____ years to get to this day. What are you going to do with it?"

Today, and over the last few days it's given me something to reflect upon. I definitely want to make the best use of my time. Maintaining a balance is of extreme importance to me. But I feel like sometimes I selfishly think I 'deserve' to lay around and be lazy and not partake in anything else aside from what I want to do. While it's healthy to relax, surely I don't deserve to be a couch potato :) Here's to 2012 and maintaining a balance, living life and loving others.
Add Comment