2012 Goals

I just got back from a great trip with my family. There were some bumps along the way but that is to be expected when you get 20 people in a house for a week, and I realized teaching middle school is out of the question for me as I was ready to sew several young boys mouths closed (including my own!) My mother and father were so generous to provide such and excellent Christmas present to all of us (and I am secretly hoping they are feeling generous this year as well!!!)
I went in with good intentions that I would diet this last week and just like the last 2 months that flew out the window very fast- To say I gobbled down a few treats would be the understatement of the century!

I have been thinking about the year that is ahead of me and the year that has past and I smile. Although when I started my diet June 1st I pictured myself much closer to my goal weight then I am right now I still lost 90 pounds and I am proud of that. I have seen a change in my spirit and slowly the person I have wanted to be in my entirety is starting to come out as the pounds start to shed. 

This year is going to test my endurance, mental strength, and will power like none before it, but I am actually excited about the mountain ahead of me.
1st 6 months of 2012 Goals (and must do's!)
37 essays to write (OH HOW I WISH THIS WAS A TYPO!!)
4 three hour tests  (Ditto!)
20 hours of observational teaching
2-4 hours of Frugal Gal posting daily
Continue to develop Frugal Gals to make it a profitable business
Lose 150 pounds
Gym 5 Times per week
Spend QUALITY time with my children daily

I have 21 credits this semester that have to complete in order for me to start my 12 weeks of student teaching in August. So my back is against the wall and well, I believe that deep down I am fighter and the next 6 months will be the most challenging I have ever seen in respect to school, and personal/business aspirations but I for the first time don't doubt myself. I believe whole heartily that the next 6 months of my life will shape the next 10 years to follow-
I am about to start being the woman I always knew I could be and to know (not think) but know that in 6 months my life will be so different is exciting.  I am sure there will be some tears  along the way and the first thing I had to realize (which was a little epiphany I experienced) over the last few days was that I have to stop putting my energy into people and things that don't provide reciprocation or that are counterproductive to my goals. My energy needs to be focused 100% if this is going to work and that is going to require me to be a bit centered and dare I say selfish-- While I know my family will be supportive of this move and have wanted to to stop nursing the people around me since I was a child it does not come natural to me and will be difficult but totally necessary! 
I will be making more of an effort to post here again as I am going to need an outlet to discuss my triumps and tribulations along the way!

Cheers !

I have made resolutions before and of course never stuck with them.