redo.

Let's get real...deep down I knew this list just wasn't going to happen. 
 eh...there's always next year, right? 
I was watching something a few years ago about weight loss and 'they' were saying how people always say, 'oh, I'm going to start my diet tomorrow', or... "next month I'm going to start".  Will I really actually ever do these things and change in huge ways?  Um...no, probably not.  But, it's fun interesting to try new things and try to better myself...even if it only happens for a week or two.

1. procrastinate less  Uh....clearly, not working.
2. lose 'monitor' weight (isn't this on most lists?)   Yeah, love handles are at size XL right now...give me a few weeks and a couple juice drinks and I'll get back to you on this one.
3. eat more fruits and veggies  Check!  I've actually really been trying to do this...hooray! 
4. cook 2 (or more!) meals a week  Um...pass. 
5. show my appreciation towards others more   I am a master at failing at this one.  There are so many people that I have failed to truly show my appreciation towards.
6. read more books  so far...fail.  Although, I have started reading more professional books.  so, only semifail.
7. paint the bedroom wall  I got the color - does that count?
8. have 2 (or more!) official dates a month  (official meaning we unload critter on someone and go out somewhere for more than 2 hours)   I got to February on this one...
9. apply for master's   talk to me in a couple of months
10. be more proactive with keeping in touch with friends   another fail.
11. become more comfortable with The Grays   What grays?  I'm a blond now. 
12. try to be more of a list maker (i tend to not make lists...and forget stuff -oops.)  check!
13. run 3 5ks (this is a huge deal...to be discussed later)  Technically I've done this.  Only two have been 'official', but one of them was when I became a warrior...so, that should count as two.  Plus..it was in another state.  I have to get bonus points for that effort!
14. learn how to small talk  just being honest...this is never going to happen. 
15. create a family craft for each holiday   um...kinda? 
16. go on a family weekend get away for no reason at all other than to make great memories  check!
17. say a positive comment before something negative sneaks out of my mouth  this lasted approximately two weeks.  Technically I feel as though I should get bonus points because this one rubbed off on several coworkers...but then a lot of drama happened and it was just too difficult to keep up all that kindness.

so...that being said...

The Brand New (July) Resolution List!**

1. Continue to eat more fruits and veggies
2. Cook more meals during the week
3. Continue to coupon without buying things we do not need!
4. Show my love/appreciation towards others
5. Read more books (both professional and just because)
6. Paint the bedroom wall
7. More dates!!
8. Apply for masters
9. Think positively!

**I have the right to change/modify list at anytime without any grief...because, I can. 

I know the list is half of where I started but a) we're half way through the year and b) I'm not so good with resolutions so I need to kinda set myself up for something I can attain :)

Dear (the rest of 2011)...here I come!