Okay, so everyone is worked up over how all the stores have "skipped" Thanksgiving and gone right to Christmas, but I am going to take it one step further and start talking about the new year. (On a side note, people need to just settle down about skipping Thanksgiving. The reason the stores go right into Christmas stuff is because at Christmas, most of us buy stuff for other people, and it turns out those stores have to make money in order to continue operating and paying their employees. No one complains when the grocery stores "take advantage" of us by selling turkeys.)
I have been thinking a lot about New Year's resolutions, and changes I would like to make in the coming year. One major one is cleaning the house. I have never been a neat person, but I love the feel of being in a house that is neat and clean. Even before I had my son, I had a heck of a time keeping things clean, but other people do it, so there is no reason that I shouldn't be able to do it, too. So, in 2014, getting the house clean and maintaining it in that state is one of my big goals. I want to be able to invite someone to come into my house without 3 or 4 days notice.
Since I am terrible at keeping the house clean, I am working on developing a good cleaning plan, which I will share when it is complete. I get overwhelmed if I try to tackle everything at once, so I want to find a way to just do a little at a time without letting the sheer volume of it make me give up. Once things are clean, I also want to use this plan to maintain the house with daily, weekly, and monthly chores.
Another thing I want to do in 2014 is finally learn to sew. I have had a sewing machine for several years, but I have only used it a few times. I would love to take a class, but I just do not have the time (especially if I also plan to have a clean house). I have found several instructional videos on YouTube to help me get the basics down, so that will be a good start. I have to get the house clean first and then set up a good work space.
I also want to take time every single day to be thankful for what I have. I am so often reminded of how good I have it and how blessed my life is. I want to make a point to do that every day.
Those are a good start, but I'm sure as the end of the year sneaks closer, I will have more. What are your resolutions for the New Year?
Those are some great goals! I can really relate to the housecleaning...I hate clutter and papers lying around everywhere, but that is my constant battle in the kitchen. Yesterday, I went through drawers and threw out an entire garbage bag full of stuff and oh, did that feel good! Who knew one could get a high that way :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Having company to your house is a great way to keep your housecleaning goals. With our Thanksgiving guests staying overnight this year, my house got dusted in places that haven't been uncovered in a year - when we had other anticipated house guests!
ReplyDeleteHmm, perhaps I will have to do that. I wonder if Smurf would consent to a Tomko family trip to VA even if you all have to visit me at my current residence instead of my "udder one house" with the pool.
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