new year - new you.

I know that's so cliche, and I say it every year. But I have good intentions.
The usual boring goals include getting fit and cutting back on the soda.
I'm giving it a twist this year, so I'm hoping to see change in this year.
I'm not one for change, typically it would scare me to even think about change.

This year I want to focus on me and try to better myself.
I want to help others, and give back as much as possible.
I want to volunteer somewhere & do something from the heart. Something that would make a difference.
I want to volunteer at the humane society and help the animals feel more loved, because that is what they deserve.
I want to help others whenever I get the chance because the world needs more of that. ( you don't need a reason to be nice to others. )
I want to get a pedicure more often because I deserve that little bit of down time it gives me.
I want to focus on my health, because you only live once. and I want to make the most of it.
I want to eat healthier and give my body the nutrients it needs because the body is an amazing thing.
I want to learn about new things, because knowledge is power.
I want to be adventurous and try new things (example: new foods & ziplining) because I owe it to myself.
I want to be more positive & put out positive energy in the world, because there is too much negativity.
I want to travel & see the world, because there is so much to see.
I want to cut my hair short, just for a change, because it will grow back.
I want to be more outgoing, because life is too short to be shy.
I want to become more active and exercise more, because I want to prove to myself I am capable of doing much more than I thought I could.
I want to strive to be the absolute best I can be, because why try for anything less?

2014 is going to be a great year. I can feel it in my bones.
I am confident that this is my year to shine.

with that being said, I have officially decided on my word of the year.
And that is balance.
Honestly, that is the best word for me this year. I need to focus on balancing my life & my financials.
I need to balance out my time between school, work, family, and all of the other things that life entails.
I need to balance my budget because I'm done spending money on things that I don't absolutely need.
my definition of balance:
-a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amount of importance.

so there it is.

-b

live in the moment

*let your smile change the world, but don't let the world change your smile.
I have always loved quotes.When I was a little girl mom and I would always sit down together and search for quotes we loved and wrote them in our "quote books." It was wonderful "mommy-daughter" time! I miss doing stuff like that, but now that I'm older we can do things together that I couldn't have done when I was little.
I also think it's important to capture the random moments in life. This picture was taken at the international cultural expo.
*goals update:I am still eating healthy and enjoying the foods I love at the same time. I have lost three more pounds!! That makes a total of 6.5 pounds lost last month! I am quite excited about my tiny accomplishment. I have recently gotten back on my schedule of working out every night as well.
Have a good week.-Breanna.

Happy New Year!

In 2011 I accomplished many things and did a lot of good things, but this year, in 2012 I will strive to accomplish more and achieve more. I don't necessarily have resolutions but more of goals for myself this year.

1. Eat healthier - I plan on trying new things. Eating more greens and vegetables. Picking something up for dinner was always the "easiest" thing, but now we will have a home cooked meal every night. I have the choice of eating the healthy food or the junk food...I always have. I have decided that I am going to start making the right choice.

2. Cut the soda - I use to consume a lot of soda in one week, knowing that it was bad. Something clicked though, I will not drink soda unless it's a special occasion but I'm not even sure if I will have one then.

3. Exercise every night - I want to continue being active late in the day. They say it's bad for you to eat later in the day because that's when you tend to be less active, well not anymore. I will dance to dance central 1 or 2 every night.

4. Be nice - When I don't really like someone they usually know it. So I definitely need to work on that. And to my boyfriend, Wesley. I sometimes take him for granted by taking a lot of stuff out on him, and I know he doesn't deserve that.

5. Do one pinterest project every week - I have a slight addiction...okay, a huge addiction to pinterest. I spend a lot of time on that website just endlessly pinning things that inspires me with all things baking, crafting, organizing, photography, etc. So instead of those inspirations just sitting in my boards, I will do one a week.

I believe I can handle those five goals. In my opinion, those goals are realistic for me and they can be done. I have a lot of support with me too, which will make it a bit easier.

I have picked out a word for the past two years, and I will continue with this "tradition." My word for this year is determination. They way my family and I started out the new year, this word really fits me. I have a lot of determination, and I will not give up on anything. I am ready for this year, and whatever it has to bring me.

-Breanna