Here it is, the year's almost over and a new year is springing new life. One of my 2014 goals was to try new foods which I did. Some I liked and some I didn't. LOL So, the last few days I've been thinking about new goals for 2015. I got a lot going on in my head and if I don't get them down on paper they will be lost forever! That's what happens when you get older, folks.
I asked Donald what our goals should be nutrition wise this year. He said we should stop drinking soda. I agree. I'm addicted to soda. I think it's the sugar that makes me crave it. When I get on the 'I'm not drinking soda anymore' modes, I can go about three days without it, but then on the fourth, oh boy, I get a hanker'in for it so bad I will do anything (not really) for a soda. Some people are addicted to smoking, some drugs, unfortunately, but my addiction is soda. Now, here's something I'm gonna share, but don't judge me on it. It's not all my fault. I had a bottle until I was about six years old. I have no idea why my parents didn't wean me off it. But I can remember my mom filling up my bottle with Pepsi. I was the third child and I don't know if she was tired at that point and just wanted me to be quiet or what. :) I do remember sometimes I begged her for Pepsi. And now, I think back on those days and wonder if my addiction to soda didn't start then. Who knows? I'm an adult now, so I can't blame other people for my choices today.
We haven't been able to RV the last couple of years. In 2013, Donald had some medical problems that he had to take off six months to resolve it. He had to go to the hospital every day so we weren't able to travel. In 2014, we had construction start in front of our home and getting from our house to the road was impossible with and RV. I have been saving money so we can go on a trip, so now it's time for planning and calculating the cost.
Of course, finances are always an issue for the New Year. Even though we have improved quite a bit in that area, we still need to improve more. We are going to attempt to put a name to every dollar as Dave Ramsey has suggested, but I don't know how well that will work for us. I'm thinking if I make my budget sheets up a couple of paychecks ahead of schedule it might put me on the track of what's ahead when the payday rolls around. Getting Donald to stay on board is gonna be hard.
Christmas was nice; we spent it at home with Adam and Meghan. Adam had to be at work at 2:30pm so he came to the house early. I made eggs, bacon and pancakes (our traditional Christmas breakfast meal) and later that night I put in lasagna with garlic toast. It was simple for me. I'm so over the big traditional meals now days. I never in my life think that I wouldn't want big meals for holidays, but I do now.
I do have to run to the store tomorrow to get some black eyed peas. Donald always wants them on New Year's Day. Something about if you get them on NYD money will come your way. That's fine...but what is also fine is if we just stay above water.
I will probably post some pictures soon...as soon as I get them downloaded.
Blessings!
