Happy New Year 2011

Well it's mid- February and Im FINALLY posting my New Year post, not bad. OK so it is pretty late but luckily not being a procrastinator is not one of my goals this year. I think being a procrastinator is one of my many charms, or so I keep telling myself.

Well 2010 has come and gone and I don't know about the rest of you but it sure flew by. My 2010 started with a move to Washington State and many adventures in the employment field. As part of the year I was able to see and enjoy this beautiful state and enjoy being near family. And the year ended with three weddings of dear friends. I actually welcomed 2011 with a cold, so I hope that wasn't a sign of how my year is going to go :-)

As I reflect on 2010 I can see how truly blessed I have been. I have grown and have definitely been tested but all the while I have felt the Lord near me letting me know He is aware of me and that all would be well.

Now time to think of goals for 2011 and to be honest what 2010 has taught me is that we sometimes need to go back to the "Basics" in order to progress. For 2011 I have decided to keep my goals simple but yet they are things that I have neglected. Here they are:

1. Focus on my studying the Scriptures
2. Work on my relationship with family and friends
3. Attend the temple more
4. Be healthy

The reason I decided on these 4 goals is because I think I began to just read my scriptures just so I could check it off as done. In doing so I did not really ponder and feast on their words. In regards to my relationship with family and friends I have seen how easy it is to take things for granted when we have them near and even more when they are not near. In the past I will admit I let me work get in the way of that. I have realized that I have amazing friends that were VERY understanding. My family lived 8 hours away and even after I would go and visit them I sometimes took work with me so I was there physically but not mentally or emotionally. Going to the temple makes me so happy I just feel whole, and having the Seattle Temple so close why wouldn't I go? And last I have neglected my health and I don't like it at all, so this year is back to the basics and that is starting with my health.

I hope you all had a wonderful 2010 and that 2011 is an amazing year that brings all you need to be the person you were created to become.