Good Intentions for 2010

The following is a list of resolutions [good intentions I call them] for the New Year. I have never been really good at this [making resolutions nor keeping resolutions] but one of 2009's biggest lessons was DISCIPLINE. So, here goes...

-Consistently go to bed earlier.

-Maintain a strict[er] reading schedule for classes.

-Start and finish my Ecuador scrapbook.

-Spend more time in Scripture and journaling.

-Learn to do something new.

-Exercise 4+ hours a week, eat 1+ salad a day, and drink 64+ ozs. of water a day.

-Give away clothes every time I buy new clothes.

-Rise above the little things.

-Volunteer more.

-Honor the Sabbath (that means no homework on Sunday afternoons).

-Send 1+ encouraging note every week.

-Move somewhere warmer [jk! but seriously, it's only 6 degrees outside!]

Side note: There is a woman who claims to be a psychic on Deal Or No Deal right now, and she just knocked off the million. Does anyone else see the irony in the situation?

and PSS: Note my two new countdown widgets in the sidebar. 123 days until Mozambique and 202 days until Cambodia!

and PSS [am I allowed to do this?]: After a full night of food, friends, and fun, my friend Chariya had her baby on the morning of January 1st. To my knowledge, both mother and son are doing well, and I hope to have a picture soon! [Khmer babies are precious little things!]

Older brother Ruben [Ben Ben] on his 1st birthday