Friendship Friday: This Blog is Not Dead.

"You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus" ~Mark Twain 
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2014 Focus: Health

First of all, thanks for visiting. Holy Cow, this is my third post. Yippee! I have considered posting on here for months, but have been unsure about what exactly to post about. 

1. Social Media? I do LOVE social media. I enjoy learning about what is new, trying new things and especially focusing on doing it all as inexpensively as possible. However, there are so many fantastic resources out there already, and I don't have the energy to put into the blog what I could see it becoming... maybe in a few more years...hmmm.
2. Books? This seems to be the logical choice, since I am the mother of a young author and already have an amazing set of connections in the book blogging world. Again, there are too many great bloggers out there already doing this and I do get my fill enough of it in the Stanley & Katrina world. 
3. Literacy & Printables? - I do enjoy making printables (and will continue to do so) but I don't know that I can blog about them continuously at this point in my life.
4. Pets? Oh my goodness, I LOVE the pet blogging world and would love to join in, but there is a problem... at the moment, our family doesn't have any pets. :) 
5. Motherhood? Sure, I can comment on my life experiences and I'm sure it would entertain here and there but I'm not feeling led to do that. 
6. More Ideas? Yes, I had more ideas but I am not feeling led to focus on any of them.

It hit me this evening, after a discussion with my husband. The one thing I need to work on more than anything RIGHT NOW is staying healthy. I need to lose 20 lbs. That is on the conservative side, too. I have already lost my first 10 lbs (total of 30 lbs to lose), but it is winter and my bear-like instinct to hibernate on the couch is beginning to has set in. 

I do enjoy blogging, so I have decided (as of two hours ago) that for 2014, my blog focus will be on health. I will share my journey on losing the 20 lbs I need to lose. By putting it out there for all to read/see, it will hold me accountable. I am not going to wait until I have all of my social media outlets in place - this blog isn't about that. I just need to post it to get myself going. 

Will I post on other topics? I have no doubt I will. It is in my nature to share things I learn, no matter the topic.

My Personal Goals*

1. Daily Devotional/Bible Reading - This may not be for everyone, but I need it in my life.
2. Eat Better -  Count calories. I have to. I know what I need to do and right now the calories coming in are way more than should be coming in. I started this morning, and did well. Funny, I have more energy. ;) 
3. Be More Active - 5 Days a Week, sweat inducing activity for a minimum of 30 minutes.
4. Focus Computer Time - Set aside specific times to work on projects on the computer uninterrupted, rather than off and on all day long. (This also helps me to be more active). 

My true goal is to be down 20 lbs and a minimum of two pant sizes, but I want to focus on the top items more than the scale/size of my clothes. Focusing on feeling healthy and having the energy to be the best wife and mother that I can be. 

I invite you to join me in getting healthy or share with me how you have made your life healthier by joining my Healthy Life Linky Party. Healthy Life - whatever that means to you.

Linky Party "Rules" Requests:
I am thrilled that you stopped by and would love for you to participate in any and/or all of the ways that work for you, below: 

• Top Request: Visit the blog in front of your on the linky (once this linky gets going) and leave them a comment.

• Join in by linking up a current or old post to our party. A post that shares about "getting a healthier life." This could be nutrition, exercise, simplifying your life, organizing your life, learning to say, "No," etc.

• Comment below. Introduce yourself, if this is our first "meeting" and let me know how you found my blog. Need a writing prompt? Tell me how you are doing on your healthy journey. 

• Tweet about this linky party or share it on your favorite social media network. Click to Tweet.

• Follow my blog via email or add me to one of your Google+ Circles.

~Christine :) Special thanks to Create with Joy for motivating me to get back to this blog.

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