Accountability

As the new year begins, we all reflect on 2013 and how it has effected us and how we can improve and challenge ourselves in 2014. Last year I made a list of resolutions. But I refused to call them that because so many times that just leads to a list of non-completed items. So with a friend we came up with our list of "Acountabilities."

This would be a list of things we want to do or change in the new year but because of the nature of the list, we would hold each other accountable to the list. I have to say that my list was long, but MOST of the list has a check next to it.

So for 2014 I am making a new list of Accoutabilites. And I am making it public so more people will see what is happening. I HATE to fail. So knowing that I have eyes on me, and maybe even someone quizzing me about the list, will keep me on track.

In 2014 I want to:

1. paint my living room- I have lived in my house for 6 years now and I still have not painted the walls in my living room. I. hate. tan!!!!
2. run a marathon. now you may think- Scott 26.2 miles is a really long distance! But I have a good friend that said its possible and I am going to give it my best. I have already started running, so now I just need to keep I up.
3. write more- this will be a place to do that. I often think about amazing ideas for stories and blogs but it is usually while driving or showering. I just need to follow through and "put them on paper"
4. SAVE MONEY!!!! I will be honest and admit that I am horrible at budgeting. But, I have found a plan that I have already started that, if I follow through, I will have saved over $1500 by the end of 2014. That is A LOT of money to me!!!
5. learn a new skill- this one is still up in the air. I would LOVE to play the piano, and have access to a teacher, but need a practice keyboard. Once I have that I plan on taking lessons. If it is not the piano, I wouldn't mind learning some wood working. I so often will not buy items because I can see how simple it would be to make them myself. Soooo, Pinterest is going to be my new best friend!!!! Maybe I will do both!!!

That is my list so far. In 2013 I took a dream vacation, lost 33 lbs and started taking better  are of my self physically. It was a hard year (read Ripples if you want to know more), but to leave a year with your family, friends, church, health and so many other blessings still intact, how can it be a bad one.

So friends, you have my permission to hold me accountable! You have my permission to ask about the list above! You also have my permission to donate a keyboard or piano!!!! LOL

I look forward to this year tests, trials and blessings!!!