New Year: Bring on the New Year's Resolutions!

2012 BABY! I'm a sucker for creating new year's resolutions. Though I burn every one of my new year's resolution by the third month, I still continue to write them out at the beginning of each year. Maybe it's the fact that I like how a new year brings a new persona that I want to achieve for myself and by setting out goals, I've made some kind of promise that I have to abide to.  In the past, I've always made unrealistic goals for myself which is why I can never make it past the three month mark. This year is going to be a bit different. I'm going for realistic, measurable goals that I can physically keep track of and see progression. I'm going to try extra hard to keep at it. I promise to buckle down and reach six months before I totally kick my resolutions to the curb. Hey, I'm being realistic!

Here are my 5 New Year's Resolutions:

1. Save Money

• Open a savings account in Eden's name and put in $50 from each paycheck into account. Create Excel sheet to monitor account.
• Use coupons to save on groceries & personal items. Utilize mint.com to keep track of spending. Create Excel sheet to monitor savings.
• Continue to save for car this year and special summer trip with Eden.

2. Pay off ALL debt

• Start by paying off the smallest debt and continue to move on to the larger debt.
• Pay off medical bills by this year!
• Begin to create a money reservior to pay off UCLA loan. First payment is April and interest starts in May :(

3. Eat better and get back in shape

• Round the hospital when at work for at least  15 min.
• Do 10 min of stretching in bed when I wake up and go to sleep.
• Do ab workout when playing with Eden.Taking walks with Eden to the library.
• Run for at least 30 min. 3x during week and 45 min. during weekend
• Prepare meals and pack lunch everyday. No buying hospital lunches except for emergencies.

4. Be more organize

• Use planner and schedules.
• Use weekends to organize bills and paperwork.
• Set everything up the night before.
• Make sure Eden's clothes and belongings stay organize daily.

5. Me time!

• Staying inspired and using that to get me going when I want to give up!
• Set time to do nails, read, and relax.
• Continue to take classes and set time to sit down and study without interruptions everyday
• Hang out with friends and stay updated with what's going on!