New Years Resolutions 2012

I generally don't make new years resolutions. Let's face it, I'm pretty bad at keeping them. But the last several months have left me feeling like I can do a WHOLE lot better this next year. There are a lot of things I'd like to improve on. So I figured, what better umpf to do it than by setting some resolutions to start the year out. So, here's to hoping I can keep them up for a while!!
* Come up with a better time management plan
* and a money management plan
* get good grades(not just passing grades, but good grades B or up!)
* keep on top of the cleaning/organizing. it's depressing when I get behind and then I just sit and look at the mess but don't know where to start!!
* cook dinner AT LEAST once a week(like-- not from a box or anything) but the goal is to do that more than once a week!
* get to sleep at a descent time(as I type this at 11pm.... oops!)
* follow through with plans-- whether it's "hey we should do something!" or, "let me do this for you".... i'll do it!
* do homework BEFORE the last minute-- no more super crazy cram stress sessions!
* remember: there's more to life than guys, what others think about me, if I have the cutest clothes, most fashionable hair, or skinniest waist. There's more than how many facebook friends I have, what I do on the weekend, and how much money I have. That's not what life's about-- life is about love, family, friends, happiness, God, and finding yourself- and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
* Try to figure out what I'm doing with my life..... (education, future career, mission or not... etc)
* Read The Book of Mormon, Pearl of Great Price, and D&C
* Spend more QUALITY time with family.(and friends)
* BE POSITIVE! Even when it's hard
* get to work 5 minutes early every day
* don't let one little thing in life throw me totally off track.... things are going to fall out of place and tip my life upside down but if i continue to remember the Lord has his and in everything then I shouldn't let it effect me as much!
* write missionary letters--at least once a month
* Read good books- just to read!
* exercise regularly
* not let my past hinder my future. My heart will probably get broken a few more times, my trust will be placed in the wrong hands here and there, I will disappoint myself, and I will be disappointed. But I can't turn bitter and cynical. I can't build walls or turn my heart off. because that will NOT help me at all!
* Perform a random act of service and kindness each day.
* Pack lunches most every day and not spend money on lunch at work or on campus.
* not be so reliant on technology(cell phone, ipod, computer, tv...)
* become more crafty
* Don't Complain
* improve my photography/photo editing skills.
* express my appreciation for those around me.
* Remember, I will fail at some things. But that doesn't mean to give up. It means "try again."
* write in my journal at least once a week
* and when all else fails, Smile, turn to the Lord, and remember- he's got this!!!

So, this is kinda a lengthy list, and I will probably keep adding to it(unintentionally) but, they are things I need to work on majorly this year. I know I'm not going to be perfect at them, and I wouldn't be surprised when a few of them seem to find their way off my list(sad but true) But I'm going to try my hardest to improve in all of these areas. I'm going to try to keep a smile on my face even when it's the last thing I feel like doing, I'm going to complain less, and remember my blessings more. I'm going to serve others when I feel like I have nothing to give, and I'm going to express my thanks for those around me. I'm going to remember that everything will get better, trials lead to triumphs, and I am never alone.

And I'm going to remember that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!