New year, new adventures.

I have a few goals this year.  I read that in order to actually accomplish them, I need to write them down.  So, here it goes.

1 - Work out and get back into shape.  No, skinny does not equal in shape.  I used to exercise ALL THE TIME, but ever since quitting the explorer's program, I've kind of just let it slip to the way-side.  However, this year will be a success. Why, you ask?  Because #1, I have a husband to whom I have told this goal, and he WILL NOT let me forget it (sometimes I am grateful, other times, not so much).  #2, I found out that you have easier labors if you're in shape.  NO, this is not an announcement saying Neal and I are preggers (because, quite frankly, we're not), but I figured it would be easier to start getting in shape now, so that when the event does occur, I don't have to change bad habits while being hormonal and growing in size.  #3, I bought an exercise ball and some ankle/wrist weights so that I can do workouts from home.

2 - Increase my knowledge, both secularly and spiritually.  I plan on doing this by taking free online courses at byu.edu.  I'm currently taking a "Temples: Past and Present" class that I'm learning a lot from.  I already have my eyes on another class I'd like to take that delves into "The Family: A Proclamation to the World."  I like these classes because I can study them at my own pace, so if I'm busy, I'm busy, and if I'm not, I can work on them.  I also like the fact that they're not graded.  The classes really truly are for personal enrichment.  Sort of a "if you actually want to know this, study it...if you don't, you're only hurting yourself" kind of thing.

3 - Become a better cook.  I can bake all you want, and I can make sweets all you want, but when it comes to things like dinner, I have a long way to go.  In fact, Neal's a better cook than I am!  I am slowly getting better though.  Pinterest has been helpful because I've been able to find recepies for things that look delicious!  I've made a couple of them so far, and they've turned out pretty alright!  Although, I'm convinced there are times Neal just smiles and says it's good because he know it boosts my confidence in cooking :) what a wonderful husband I have!

I haven't developed a way to keep track of these goals yet, but hey.  I made it through step 1 of writing them down, right?!