Happy New Year

As you can see, I redesigned my blog a little.

I hope you like it!

I think I do...it usually takes me a while to get used to it.

I am so optimistic about 2012!

I just really feel like it's my year.

I spend NYE with my family.

We watched the fireworks downtown and then had a delicious dinner at Simon and Seafort's!

Crab and macadamia nut stuffed halibut...

I died!

It literally melted in my mouth.

Anyway, I'm sure everyone has their new year resolutions all figured out.

I just wanted to share mine!

1} Be more organized and clean: I've been reading a lot of books, blogs, and magazines and am excited to get back home to VA to start cleaning and organizing.  I'll have to post some before and after pics!

2} Cook more: I used to eat out a lot, but have been cutting back on that quite a bit lately.  First of all, it saves money and {bonus!} calories.  Even though I eat at home, I still have a hard time making good, healthy meals for myself.  Not gonna lie...usually I will eat the same thing all week because my creativity button doesn't work well when making dinner.  Cooking isn't hard for me, I just don't plan ahead and therefore I'm too hungry to take the time to thaw out chicken and then cook it.  I figured I need to start planning ahead and being responsible for my health.

3} Work out 5 days a week {at least}: I know almost every girl says they want to lose weight, but I've already got a head start.  I bought a new pair of jeans last week and got a size down than I normally do!  Best. Day. Ever!  Although some people find it embarrassing to blog about their weight loss journey, I think it's encouraging!  I always love reading blogs by other girls who are losing weight or are aspiring to lose weight.  It also helps that not many of my friends read this! Haha

4} Go to bed earlier: I have always been a night owl and a morning avoider.  I figured since I'm 24, this has got to stop...I'm practically an adult!

5} Run a 1/2 marathon.  I'm scared out of my mind, but I think it will be a crazy, rewarding experience!

So, these are my goals for 2012!

Let me know what yours are too.

I would love to hear your resolutions or hear any encouragement or ideas you have for me as well!

Here's to a happy and healthy 2012!

XOXO