Feelin' fine in 2009 ~Shannon

Welcome to the new year everyone. 2009. My thirtieth year. I am excited by the new year because it is when you can reflect on the year that has passed and look forward to what is yet to come in the year ahead. I am so thankful for this opportunity to do Pilates with Jumping Frog and hope to reach my original goals set back in November. I have so far lost only about five pounds. However, I did my measurements again on Wednesday for the first time in about a month and a half. I am happy to say that my waist was -2 inches, my hips were -2 inches and my bust was -1 inch. Pretty exciting, huh? So, while the weight numbers aren't budging much, I see that there is a difference in my body size. I did not make a resolution for 2009. However, I did write a list of things I hope to accomplish, goals per se. First, I would like to do something creative once a day- whether it be write, draw, or take pictures. I was an art major in college and creativity is something that definitely feeds my soul, so I hope to do more of that in 2009. I want to make sure I contact my friends more often. I love my friends very much and they are valuable to me, yet sometimes I don't think my actions show that, since life gets in the way and I do not speak to them as often as I would like to. I also want to continue on my path to being healthier, which includes cutting back on the wine tasting and chocolates. I have an affinity for both and I know that it is holding me back a little, as far as my health goals are concerned. My number one goal for 2009 is going to be putting myself and my happiness first. Because if I don't love and care for myself, it is hard to let others do that. The Jumping Frog Pilates program has, and will continue to be, a very helpful and focusing part of my life. It is a time for laughs and exercise, but also for contemplative moments and hard work. Happy New Year- here's to health and happiness for everyone!