It's time.

Goal setting:

I'm often envious of people who can set long-range goals for themselves. If it's too far in the future, my attention span isn't going to maintain its focus long enough to achieve it. I know I need short-term missions as well.

That being said, I do have a long term goal.....Surf Camp 2013.  During a recent trip to San Diego, I spent a great deal of time sitting on the beach watching people surf and came to two conclusions. 1- Guys look really good in wetsuits. 2- I want a turn! Unfortunately, I am currently far too "seal shaped" and not even remotely close to having the strength, flexibility, or balance to catch a wave right now.

But, in order to be able to attend a surfing camp next summer, I need to start looking at the smaller picture. Taking this journey one month at a time seems the most beneficial way to do things. So, my missions for August:
         ~Establish a fitness routine (aka get off my butt and get active). Exercise a minimum three days each week.
         ~Establish a healthier diet (aka cut out the junk). Vacation time is over, time to focus on healthier eating. And yes, that means NO cupcakes!

If you blog it, change will come...

Today is the first day of the rest of my life. And, I 've got a plan!


Step 1- Become as good at following through and executing plans as I am at making them.

I've become proficient at getting a sudden surge of motivation and concocting  great life plans. The problem is these plans seem to become members of the resolution graveyard rather quickly and I'm faced with my motivation being replaced with the guilt of failing.

I figure putting things out there into the cyber universe may help up the ante on me following through on this new life journey. If I stick with it, the end result will be me flipping the script on my life and turning "I would like to" into "I will".

Next up- Goal setting.