- Family time!
- Going to the Aqaurium and eating delicious noodles with my sister
- Finally meeting my college roommate's boyfriend
- Finally meeting my college roommate's boyfriend
- Finishing a season of The Great British Baking Show
- Coffee date at Roost
- Going to the local library twice, including a free showing of A Simple Favor
- Hot tubbing multiple times
- Walks at Cove Park
- Playing Pirate's Dice
- Cooking meals
- Completing three puzzles
- Photoshoots with NLW
Now it's time to re-engage with the real world and set some new rhythms. Here are some of my stop-start-continue goals for the New Year:
STOP
1. Scrolling so much on social media...this has been an easy go-to with so much time at home/nursing. I'm looking into getting an App that will shut off Instagram after a certain time limit each day (5 minutes) or going back to my boundary of just posting/looking on the weekends. As NLW gets older, I want to be on my phone less and less!
2. Buying chips and other empty-nutrition snacks...I honestly don't do too much of this, but would really like to replace snacking with healthier options like veggies, fruits, and nuts. More dark leafy greens too!
3. On a similar note, I'd like to restrict my sweet tooth to only eating home-baked or special occasion treats and not falling into the trap of unplanned dessert eating (i.e. cookies if they're available in the break room).
3. On a similar note, I'd like to restrict my sweet tooth to only eating home-baked or special occasion treats and not falling into the trap of unplanned dessert eating (i.e. cookies if they're available in the break room).
START
1. Cooking more with friends...I think this is a great way to spend time together and try new things!
2. Daily habits again like working out and reading scripture. These have both been pretty non-existent since NLW was born. I'm going to use The Well Balanced Life Pilates routines and the Seamless Bible Study.
3. Writing more. Journaling thoughts, ideas, plans, memories, and fears. Also more snail mail to family & friends!
3. Writing more. Journaling thoughts, ideas, plans, memories, and fears. Also more snail mail to family & friends!
CONTINUE
1. Optimizing storage, layout, and decor in our little home...I've been re-inspired by The Tiny Canal Cottage and will implement tips from her book, Small Space Style.
2. Listening to NPR. Reading library books. Seeking out free or artsy/performance/show things to do in Seattle. Cooking Blue Apron meals. Going on walks. Playing games. Planning weekend trips. Playing with NLW. This sums up my life :)
3. Building friendships...This year I felt lonely at various times and mourned not having a set close group of friends to consistently hang out with. Post-college community has been different and challenging at times - often feeling piece-meal through a variety of individual friends rather than one close-knit single group. Rather than being so tied up in an ideal hope or unrealistic expectations, I want to keep pursuing genuine friendships with people I enjoy. Sounds simple enough :)
Overall, I want to cultivate gratitude for all that I have - the people I love, the city I live in, and the beautiful things I get to experience, learn, read, do, and see! Clean water, safe lodging, kind husband, sweet son, fun job...These are all wonderful things to cherish and I don't want an untidy house, tiring day, or restless heart to overshadow all that God has entrusted to me.
Here's to a year of knowing and delighting in Him more than I do today,
Happy New Year!
- SJW
So sweet, Sarah! I love your final thoughts. Happy 2019!
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