GoaLs for 2011: A nEw ME!!

I realize that it's already the middle of February but it's time for me to set goals for this year. A lot has happened in my life throughout 2010 and already so far in 2011. My marriage has ended. I've moved about a bajillion times (at least it feels that way to me). I have felt the Holy Spirit move tremendously in my life. And I'm determined to find peace in my life. This is the story of my new beginning... (and this is why I've deleted all my previous posts and started fresh)...

I have decided that it's time for me to grow in every aspect of my life: socially, financially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, etc. My marriage is in the process of ending (the divorce will be finalized in a few months) and right now I feel like I am failing in every aspect of my life. It's time to put an end to those feelings.

I realize that these goals will probably be revised numerous times over the next few weeks/months due to the fact that I really just started thinking about this last night... but I'm prepared for that. I think more than anything I'll be adding more goals. :) So... here they are:

Socially:
-Take a vacation by myself. This doesn't necessarily mean I have to go alone... I just want my vacation to be about me. Do whatever I want. Not have to worry about anyone else. Right now my plan is to go to L.A./Santa Monica area. Beach. Warmth. City life. Somewhere new. I'm also leaning towards Portland/Seattle. (Yes, I realize those are not in the same state.) I would fly into Portland to visit my sister-in-law, then continue on up to Seattle for the main portion of my vacation.
-Set aside some of my monthly budget for "friend time." This includes going out to movies, dinner, etc.

Financially:
-Pay off a student loan
-Set and follow a monthly budget
-Purchase a new laptop (one that isn't 6 years old) :)

Emotionally:
-Continue blogging once per week.  Eventually build up to 2+ times per week.
-Get back into reading.  Set aside at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week to read a book that I enjoy; set aside 1-2 hours on the weekend to spend reading.

Physically:
-Start eating more veggies.  Eventually (by April 30th) eat the majority of my meals as veggies.
-Try more new foods.
-Learn to cook/bake new dishes that are healthier for me. (If any of you have ideas, please pass them on to me!!)
-Start spending at least 30 minutes, 3-4 times a week working out.
-Complete the Couch to 5k program by June 30th. (I'm allowing the weather some time to warm up first).
-Cut down my caffeine (aka Mt. Dew) intake.  By March 31st - only drink soda at special occasions (going out to eat, parties, etc.)
-Join a Zumba class. (If you know if any in the area that are reasonably priced and later in the evening, let me know!)

Spiritually:
-Read through the entire Bible by December 31st.
-Spend time each morning reading devotions and spending time in reflection.
-Sign up for another area of ministry at Grace Comm. Church.
-Tithe 2 times a month (after each paycheck).
-Share my faith more openly with people around me. Don't be afraid to talk about God and the blessings he has put in my life.

This is a new beginning. This is the beginning of my new life.  I am determined to spend the next year finding peace within myself and devoting my life to God.  I have felt Him moving in my life in remarkable ways the past few weeks and I want to serve Him with my whole life.

God bless.