I'm Baaacckk! 2019 Goals

I know, I know. I took a several year hiatus. Life happened. But, I've thought about this blog and have been aching to write again, so here I am. I am back. In fact, I made regular blogging one of my 2019 goals (I don't like the word resolution).

While, I am just now writing my first blog post, I have been spending time doing other blog related things. I have been planning what I want to talk about on my blog and coming up with ways to promote my blog.

I am hoping this year brings big things and I want to share it with all of you.

My other New Years Goals (and therefor things I will be blogging about) are:

1. Be Healthier. Eat Better. Lose Weight. I have started the Keto Diet and am learning so much. I started out at 155 lbs and my goal weight is 120 lbs. I can't wait to share this journey with you.

2. Control my money. Budget. Plan. This is almost always a yearly goal for me. I will be trying to stick to a strict budget to save some money and also looking at ways to supplement my income.

3. Have more Experiences. Take Vacations. Do things. This goal really helps motivate me to accomplish goal number 2.

4. Bullet Journal. I find this to be therapeutic and it helps keep me organized and on track with my other goals. Win-Win.

I will of course still be talking about my daily life, parenting, marriage and life in the classroom. I hope you will join me for all of my journeys this year. 2019 is going to be a good year!

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