Jenyfer Matthews

It’s the time of year when everyone seems to be talking about new year’s resolutions. Resolutions, smesolutions, what’s the point?

I never have been into making resolutions. When I was younger, I was a good student and had few vices so I could rarely think of anything to change. I’m older now but I still don’t smoke, am not over weight, not in debt and I have no intention of giving up any of my vices.

That’s not to say there isn’t room for improvement. But I know that as soon as I make a resolution the first thing I’ll do is break it. A friend and fellow author Anny spoke of goals on her own blog and that resonated with me. I make goals all the time. I don’t need the new year to roll around to make changes. Every day is a fresh start.

So, here are my current goals:

Goal #1 has to be eating better. I spent the morning in the kitchen today – not making cookies or decadent treats for a change. Nope, I made a jumbo batch of pesto and started on some bread. We’ve worn ourselves out with eating rich party food and take-out over the holidays so it’s back to real life now. But just to prove I’m the creative type, I crossed Anny’s Oatmeal Honey bread recipe with one from my Fanny Farmer cookbook and then tweaked it with my own improvisations as well. I’ll let you know how (if!) it comes out.

Goal #2 is to make time to get back to yoga. I got out of the habit last year after my back injury and even after I felt better I put it off for one reason or another. Surely if I have time to read as many blogs as I do, I have time for 30 minutes of yoga!

Goal #3 is spending more time enjoying my children while they are still young enough to enjoy spending time with their mom. I’ll get started on that just as soon as they get home from playing with their friends!

Goal #4 is to finish my current WIP (Aurora), write Skye’s story and to start on the germ of an idea that came to me last night. Of course I’d love to make the best seller’s list (any best seller’s list) but first things first. First I have to sit down and write.

My goals are modest, but for the most part attainable. I hope. Guess I’ll have to get back to you this time next year and let you know how I’ve done. What about you? Making any changes this year?

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