Spend Less * Save more

Since I have been trying to simplify my life, I decided it made much more sense to have a simple new years "theme" rather than a gazillion little "g.o.a.l.s". Ok. Who am I kidding, having a generalized theme allows for alot more flixibility and change, than does specific goals. But that's who I am and who cares if they are specific or general, as long as I am working towards something that is making me a better person. It doesnt really matter, right?! 

So this year, I have lots of things I want to accomplish and they all fit nicely under the theme "spend less and save more".  Spend less money, save more money. Spend less time on the unimportant stuff, so I can spend more time with my family and doing the things that really matter. Spend less time analyzing why I'm not making as much weight loss headway as I'd like, and do more to get out and do something about it. All the "short term goals" are really the accomplishments that I do that gets me to this life I dream of where I spend less and save more. So this is my 2012 Theme. I have already implemented a few things that I am doing to try this less/more lifestyle. I will share these things along with many more to come throughout the year.

New Beginnings

With the new year comes new goals, at least that's what I'm told. I have never been one who does well setting and completing goals. I'm not a very structured person by nature and I guess the thought of writing my goals, dreams, and desires down somehow makes them tangible . Unchangeable. 

(winces as I write...) Permanent.

Dont get me wrong. I have lots of dreams. My share of Goals and and endless stream of desires. But I like to be flexible and sometimes, ok, I'll admit, too often... those dreams change. Usually, before I even have the chance to complete it's predecessor. 

But this year is different. I guess 10.5 years of marriage, 9 years of motherhood, and 4 kids has taught me that more often than naught, I need to have plans. Definitive plans. My life has become quite crazy, this last year especially. So no more flying by the seat of my pants. (Well, less of it anyways.) This is my battle. Probably for life. To find that happy balance where structure harmoniously flutters with spontaneity.