Did I mention I'm getting married??

http://lauraplusdavid.blogspot.com

I know I said I was going to be DOWNsizing my blogs, and I still am. There's this one (random me), Lauranette Photo (photography blog) and now the David and Laura family blog :)

(Our wedding website and other projects linked from the above blog, which will be my main one from now on.)

2012 Resolutions

Every year I make a list of resolutions, and at the end of the year, I look back at what I actually achieved. Then I make a list for the coming year. So before moving on to 2012, here's a look at 2011:

1. Do some form of yoga every day.
   
   Didn't happen. 0 for 1. This goal is still on my radar though...
   
2. Join a recipe website and become a better cook.
   
   I joined a number of recipe websites, and learned to cook several new dishes in 2011, some of which I've worked into our dinner routines.
   
3. Find a fitness routine that I can be happy with.
   
   In the latter half of 2012, Marissa and I got into the habit of running on Mondays and Wednesdays together, and at least once on our own over the weekend. It's a schedule that works with training for any race, as well as regular workouts and weight loss maintenance, so we've been pretty happy with it. 2-1.
   
4. Build endurance to run a 5K in 2011.
   
   In March of 2011, we ran the St. Pat's Day Parade Run - a 5-mile race, which I finished in 1:10:01. I also ran a 10K (6.3 miles) in October, a 2-mile race in November and I RAN the ENTIRE Jingle Bell 5K in December in record time.
   
5. Take a Photo-a-Day (365) and post to www.flickr.com/viewsfromlalaland
   
   I only made it like 30+ days in 2011.
   
6. De-clutter my house and life.
   
   Always a struggle.
   
7. Rebuild my savings.
   
   No, but I'm always moving closer to financial health and freedom :)
   
8. Be open to trying new things.
   
   I do try.
   
9. Read more books.
   
   Not so much.
   
10. Listen to more new music in 2011.
    
    Total fail.
    
11. Learn to spike a volleyball (and win another championship).
    
    Check, and check!

Now, onto 2012. I've got fewer this year because I want to focus on getting these things done, and done right!

1. Lose those last 15 pounds to get down to 145 by my wedding day!
2. Eliminate as much debt as possible. 
3. Run the entire 5-mile St. Pat's Day race and complete the Great River Road 10-mile run.  
4. COMPLETE a 365 Photo-a-Day project. 
5. Adopt healthier eating habits. 

Good luck to everyone!!