Like I've said so many times before, I don't even know if people actually read my posts, ha ha. If you do, then I appreciate it! Anyway, it's been a couple of months since I've written anything on here. I plan on getting back to posting at least every couple of weeks, but before I do that, I do believe an update is in order.
First of all...I am, unfortunately, single again. :\ Been that way since a few weeks before Christmas. Yeah, that means my relationship with the guy I thought was the answer to all of my prayers lasted only a couple of months. Boo. The reason we broke up needs its own blog post entirely, so I'll get that posted in the next few days, hopefully.
Second, my iPhone is awesome. iPhone > Droid, forever. Lol. I've had it for a while, but all the time I discover new reasons why it's such a great phone. Right now, it's sitting on the arm of the couch beside me, playing Coldplay. I wish I'd got one sooner, for sure, but I'm glad I have it now. :)
Third, I had a great Christmas! I'd like to be able to post pictures of everything I got, just because I can (ha ha), but I don't have pictures. So I'm just gonna do a quick list: Nook Color, new luggage set, pajamas, fuzzy socks, jewelry, The Help (movie), Coldplay "Mylo Xyloto" CD, Hot Chelle Rae "Whatever" CD, Boyfriend perfume by Kate Walsh, Grey's Anatomy seasons 1 and 2 on DVD, gumball machine, American Eagle gift card (used to purchase a sweater, new jeans, and black sparkly ballet flats!), electric blanket, candy, a scarf and gloves, and...I think that's it, lol. More important than what I got, though, is that I was able to spend time with all of my family. I was scheduled to work on Christmas Eve, but got cost-contained and didn't have to work. It was nice, because I was able to spend the night at my parents' house. :) Made my mom and dad happy to have me there Christmas morning.
Lastly...New Years resolutions. I usually make a few every year, and this year was no different. So, even though January is about halfway over, here they are!
1. Be healthier. I (still) have about 20 pounds that I feel like I need to lose to be at a healthy weight, so I'll be exercising more than I have been the past few months, as well as making major changes to my eating habits. I kind of hate it that I stopped losing weight when I was just 20 pounds away from my personal goal, but at the same time I was able to see that when I am done losing, I shouldn't have any problem maintaining my weight. For exercise, I'll be working out 6 days a week. One of those days will be a yoga day, with the other 5 being more intense work outs. I haven't decided for sure yet, but I'm thinking 30 Day Shred alternated with C25K. Maybe just 30 Day Shred, though. I don't know, ha ha. But I'll figure it out. Other than losing weight, I feel like being healthier also means taking better care of my hair and skin, which I already have been. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing, though. :)
2. Strengthen my relationships. First and foremost is my relationship with God...after all, I wouldn't be here without Him! Lately I've been reading a devotional every morning when I get up, and spending some time in prayer after that and before I go to bed. Hopefully I can stick with it. :) Second is my relationship with my family members. I've been getting along great with my parents and little sister since...well, really, since last year when I moved out, lol. That's not to say we get along perfectly every day, but most of the time we don't have any problems. My twin sister, however, is a different story. So that's really the "family relationship" I'll be working on.
3. Spend less money. Being an RN, I will admit that I get a pretty decent paycheck, and usually have a good amount left even after paying bills. However, I'm sort of an impulse buyer...and sadly sometimes I end up with not much money left. So, I've got an amount of money in mind that I want to have left in my bank account before each paycheck comes in. Hopefully I can stick with it!
4. Find a guy worth keeping. Just kidding!...well, sort of. Ha ha. I would actually prefer it if a "guy worth keeping" found ME instead. ;) But I know God has someone amazing planned for me, so hopefully I can be patient and wait on His timing.
5. Take better care of the material things I've been blessed with. Mainly, my apartment, ha ha. I would include my car as well, but it's already well taken care of. My apartment, however, I definitely need to work on keeping cleaner than I did last year.
I think that's all. Like I said, in the next few days I'll get a post up on the (ex) boyfriend situation. And I really hope people read this, because for that one I'd like some input if at all possible. Anyway, tomorrow is a church day, so it's time for me to say goodnight!
xoxo, Brittany
