Happy New Year!!!

So, every year I make at least one resolution and break it...usually by mid-January...and that is why I am not up for resolutions. However, this year, I really do have some resolutions that I REALLY want to carry out. My number one resolution is to keep my mouth shut. Yes, you heard me...I want to talk less and listen more. I have always prided myself on being an open book...it means I am real around people. The problem is, as I get older, I am learning very quickly that there are things I don't want people to know. I actually had someone flip tables on me the other day, and spill some beans about me...exposing some of my secrets. I am so hurt by it, and now I have kind of a "mess" to clean up. BUT, with that being said, I have forgiven that person and it really has opened my eyes to the fact that sometimes a big mouth is not a good thing. In fact, I would venture to say most of the time a big mouth is not a good thing. I want to talk less, and listen more. I am asking God to teach me to be quiet. Sometimes, I just need to be quiet in social settings, or else I will say too much. I have been known to blurt out something I really feel, and it comes back to haunt me. Having the tables turned on me may have been the best thing to happen to me in a long time in order for me to really look at who I am and how people perceive me. I am not a mean person, and in fact, I show compassion to almost anybody I meet, but I realize this is hard to convey when I might say somthing rude or sarcastic because I feel the need to talk.

My less serious resolution is to grow out my hair for locks of love. I have this really thick and fast growing hair...I need ten inches to do it. So, I am going to grow it until next December (only getting trims) and then I will chop it off and donate it. I am trying to get a bunch of people to do it with me, but so far, I think I am the only one. It really is a great cause...these poor kids have no hair, and I can't imagine being a 13 year old girl without any hair. http://locksoflove.org

Then, of course, I am resolving to lose this belly fat...of course, who doesn't resolve that. I went to realage.com and found out that I am actually 27.4 years old. You have to put in all of your info and eating habits and exercise habits, and I found that I am actually 2 years younger than myself. That is great and all...but truthfully, I want to be 21 again. So, since I am turning 30 this year (yes 30) I want to be 21 on my 30th birthday. Go there and check it out! See how old you really are and challenge me to become younger than me! It could be fun!