Goodbye 2018,
Hello 2019!
We're only 3 days into the new year, but I'm linking up with Anne to share what January is looking like around here currently!
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{Tidying} Everything! I am not the most tidy of people, but I really want to get reorganized so I am trying to work through the Simplified declutter your life challenge. I saw it on my friend Jenna's Instagram stories and have been trying to keep up with her when she shares the daily declutter prompt. Day 1 was take a trash bag around your house and throw away any trash. Day two was tidy your fridge. So far I still have to do both of those things, so we see how well I am already doing at rocking 2019!!
{Resolving} Again, to be more organized!! I suck at using a planner, but with so much up in the air and all over the place the last year I have been trying to be better about using one. When I can actually remember to use it it truly does help me keep me mind less scattered. I used the Posh planner last year (about every other week) and while I loved it, I am looking for something that will be even better at keeping things sectioned this year. Anyone know of any good planners to try? I need monthly tabs and a lot of space for each day of the week!
{Exploring} All the hidden corners in New Smyrna Beach! We are trying to branch out of our usual go-to spots and it has led us to some great places. Babe also gifted us Disney passes this year and I am beyond excited to explore even more of the most magical place on Earth! So much has been added since we were last there and I can't wait to get started.
{Refreshing} My Goodreads list! Up until now I have only been using Goodreads to keep track of the books I want to read, but I want to actually set a reading goal and meet it. I met last year's gold ten fold, with all the reading I did on the road, but I never went back and recorded the books I read. As it sits now Goodreads thinks I am an epic failure. I plan to be more on top of it this year, until then I will just keep building my "want to read" list!! Help me out; what are some of your favorite reads? My most favorite recent reads were The Great Alone and Where the Crawdads Sing; if you haven't read them yet, do yourself a favor!
And that's it for me so far this year!
What does life look like for you currently?
I love that you're choosing to be more positive—I am, too! Just this morning I was complaining about going to the DMV to replace my lost/stolen license. Then I said out loud to my husband, "I'm grateful that I can drive when other women in other countries don't have that right." It felt a little silly, but reframing things so you can be grateful makes a HUGE difference.
ReplyDeleteYes!! So very true!! I am grateful that I even have the opportunities to feel frustrated by things I don't know how to do, it means I am learning something new and being given the chance to do something I have never done.
DeleteThe quote said it all! Have a wonderful 2019! x
ReplyDeleteThank you! You as well!
DeleteYeah, Goodreads! If you liked The Great Alone, I would check out the memoir Educated - super fascinating. I hope you have a great 2019 and feel settled in while also enjoying exploring the hidden gems in your local area :)
ReplyDeleteI have been hearing so much about Educated recently! Definitely need to read it. Thanks!
DeleteLike you, I am choosing to be more positive, I constantly refresh my Goodreads (I'm a teacher and book worm, so I'm always reading something), and I have been tidying and organizing everything. So far, I'm off to a wonderful start. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYay, glad you are off to a good start... keep it up!
DeleteOptimism is everything-- it can change not only your perspective but how you deal with every circumstances in life. I am glad to know that you are choosing to be more positive every single day!
ReplyDeleteIt really does make such a good change!
DeleteThat's great that Goodreads can keep a list of books for you, I love to read too so I will have to check that out, I haven't gtried it yet. Organizing never seems to be done well enough at my house, and it takes so much time. I just accept what I can get done and then deal as best I can. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYes, best outlook to have! Happy New Year to you as well!
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