2010...?!?!?

dear fervent followers,
apologies for never updating my blog. one of my resolutions is to do so more often, let's see how that goes.

i've come to a conclusion that i personally don't need a new year to make positive changes in my life. there's been a lot of 2009 bashing going on, but i don't think it was all that bad. i made a very positive change of changing my eating and exercise habits, and as a result i am 28 lbs on my way to my most healthiest self. i can honestly say that this is the first year that "start a diet" or "lose weight" isn't the first thing on my resolution list. i'm already doing it, so here's to the continuation of that positive change. i also like the idea of speaking of things as though they will happen, not as though they may happen. so, here's my list!

In 2010, I will:
-become an RN
-train for and complete a 5K run
-lose 35 more lbs
-not sweat the small stuff
-perfect my physical assessment skills

In the 2010s, I will:
-become a nurse practitioner
-become a wife
-become a mother (AHH!)
-reach my goal weight and stay there
-become a homeowner
-have a car payment
-own a hoverboard

the first list is of course my aspirations for the upcoming year. the second list is more of a list of realizations that are most likely in store for my next ten years. scary.

in other news, school is good. this last semester was absolutely ridiculous, but i finished strong. i had a wonderful GYN clinical and i'm looking forward to studying OB and adult PC more this semester. also, i'm moving! i move into my new apartment january 15th and i'm so so excited! new year, new semester, new apartment! i'm feeling confident that these three things will help my brighter, shinier outlook this year (hey, add that to the 2010 list!).

best wishes of good health, happiness, and SMILES in the coming year (+decade!)--
XOXO
ajl.