6 months left...

I have to be honest.

I haven't looked at these in a while.

Like, maybe not even once

since the last time I posted a recap...

3 months ago.

But, it's almost halfway to my birthday

and I determined to cross these all off of my list!

1. Lose 10 pounds.

2. Run a marathon. (December 2! Color Run!)

3. Read the Bible completely through.

4. Have over 100 followers on my little blog. (Halfway there!)

5. Make awesomely cute cupcakes.   (check them out here)

6. Rid my self of sodas. Completely. (Halfway scratched out...I had a moment of weakness)

7. Sew something completely from scratch. (I patched up my Toms, does that count?)

8. Take my vitamins and medicine, every single day! 

9. Go camping for the first time.

10. Complete and blog 5 DIY's. (I've done 2!)

11. Make a conscious effort to think positively. Always. (I think it's going fairly well, considering the recent hard times. God is in control and that is something to rejoice about!)

12. Keep my fingernails and toenails prettyful. (So far, so good!)

13. Beat Husband in a round of Black Ops.

14. Read 2 "just for fun" novels. (Make that 3 and counting! Wooo, Hunger Games!)

15. Be on time (early)  for work. Every. Day. (When working, it's become a habit!)

16. Go on a picnic.

17. One date-night a week with Husband. (Even if it's dollar menu at McDonalds, I love dates with my handsome man!)

18. Try a new recipe once a month.

19. Host a homemade pizza party.

20. Incorporate one article of clothing into my wardrobe that I never thought I'd wear. (Does a top-knot bun count? Cute on some, not for me! It gave me a major headache.)

21. Become a coupon queen! (Ok, maybe a coupon princess,) I don't have time to be queen. (I don't think Hardee's coupons will suffice...)

22. Not cut my hair. (Trimmed, yes.) (It's so long, I'm in love and completely surprised I haven't cracked by now!)

23. Sunday's: No computer. All day. (I'm trying to make it a habit. A completely unplugged day.)

24. Save and spend money wisely. (This has been a a hard learning process for me, especially between jobs. But, I'm getting better!)

24 before 24: Let's see how I'm doing!

1. Lose 10 pounds.

2. Run 5 miles consecutively.

3. Read the Bible completely through.

4. Have over 100 followers on my little blog.

5. Make awesomely cute cupcakes.

6. Rid my self of sodas. Completely. (Halfway scratched out...I had a moment of weakness last week!)

7. Sew something completely from scratch.

8. Take my vitamins and medicine, every single day! 

9. Go camping for the first time.

10. Complete and blog 5 DIY's. (I've done 1!)

11. Make a conscious effort to think positively. Always.

12. Keep my fingernails and toenails prettyful. (So far, so good!)

13. Beat Husband in a round of Black Ops.

14. Read 2 "just for fun" novels.

15. Be on time (early)  for work. Every. Day.

16. Go on a picnic.

17. One date-night a week with Husband.

18. Try a new recipe once a month.

19. Host a homemade pizza party.

20. Incorporate one article of clothing into my wardrobe that I never thought I'd wear. (Does a top-knot bun count? Cute on some, not for me! It gave me a major headache.)

21. Become a coupon queen! (Ok, maybe a coupon princess,) I don't have time to be queen.

22. Not cut my hair. (Trimmed, yes.) (Doing good so far!)

23. Sunday's: No computer. All day.

24. Save and spend money wisely.

Well, 5 out of 24 isn't so bad. But, goodness, I have work to do! 9 months to go! Workout, cook, read, etc. Who's idea was this again?

Hello, New Year!

(Before I begin today's post, I want to thank you for the sweet words of encouragement.

Also, thanks for letting me rant.)

Now, on to happier things!

Am I the only one who cannot believe that a whole other year has passed?! 

2011 was full of ups and downs, but I made it out (and with a Husband!)

I'm sososo excited for 2012.

There's a whole new chapter about to begin for my little family. I have no idea how the story ends, but I'm absolutely a-ok with that!

Some of you may remember me starting a "23 before 23" list.
Well, let's just say... I failed. Life happened so fast, I couldn't keep up!
Excuses, excuses, I know!

So, I am going to start this new year with my "24 before 24!"
(See what I did there?)
So, blog world, I give you:

1. Lose 10 pounds.

2. Run 5 miles consecutively.

3. Read the Bible completely through.

4. Have over 100 followers on my little blog.

5. Make awesomely cute cupcakes.

6. Rid my self of sodas. Completely.

7. Sew something completely from scratch.

8. Take my vitamins and medicine, every single day! 

9. Go camping for the first time.

10. Complete and blog 5 DIY's.

11. Make a conscious effort to think positively. Always.

12. Keep my fingernails and toenails prettyful.

13. Beat Husband in a round of Black Ops.

14. Read 2 "just for fun" novels.

15. Be on time (early)  for work. Every. Day.

16. Go on a picnic.

17. One date-night a week with Husband.

18. Try a new recipe once a month.

19. Host a homemade pizza party.

20. Incorporate one article of clothing into my wardrobe that I never thought I'd wear.

21. Become a coupon queen! (Ok, maybe a coupon princess,) I don't have time to be queen.

22. Not cut my hair. (Trimmed, yes.)

23. Sunday's: No computer. All day.

24. Save and spend money wisely.

I leave you with a new favorite treasure I found on Youtube.

Happy celebrating!

Happy New Year!