reflux

Is it February already? Well I guess we’re one month down, but the good news is I have 11 more to accomplish my goal list :). I wouldn’t be staying true to myself anyways if I wasn’t fashionably late.

More “me” time

You know.. those moments when you just shut out the rest of the world. I want to be lost in a book, or my own thoughts, or in the treasures of an antique shop. I want to wander and feel free, and not feel guilty for doing so. Time is a precious thing, just as much is how we spend it.

Prioritize my life better

There’s a theme here: time management. Something I used to be so good at, and now I’ve become better at procrastinating. There’s no better time than the present. I know now that if I want to feel refreshed, I need to be truly devoted to what I’m doing in that moment – whether its work or play. This process of prioritizing for me includes journal-ing, scheduling, and developing better organizational skills.

Finish my design licensing exam

It will be two years this fall since I passed the first two sections of the NCIDQ exam… I’m so close, I just need to take that last portion! Time to hit the books and pass the test in October.

Take on a new hobby

What shall I try… learn the guitar? gardening? pottery class? Hmmm… possibilities are endless. Time to make those Pinterest pins a reality.

Eat healthier

This is a must for me this year. Not just because I want to lose those 5lbs 2013 stuck me with, but also because of a little thing called Silent Reflux. It’s a type of condition similar to GERD, but is concentrated in the throat area. Not to get all Dr. Oz on you, but it has literally gotten so bad that I cough after every meal, and every morning I wake up with the taste of acid in my mouth and/or a sore throat. A high fat diet can aggravate the symptoms (ta da – that must be it), so it is believed a low fat/low acid diet can provide relief of symptoms for some people. The thing is, a lot of the great things in life I’m supposed to keep to a bare minimum: most fruits, beef/pork/bacon, chocolate, alcohol, soft drinks, milk/cheese/dairy, etc. etc. etc. But I’m proud to say I’m on week 3 of eating healthier and I’m already feeling better. Of course I allow myself a couple cheat meals a week so I can have my cheeseburgers and pizza (I mean, how else would I survive!?)

Run a 5k

This was on last year’s goal list but this time I can GUARANTEE I’m doing this one this year! Why? Because I just signed up for New Braunfels Doggie Dash. That means the whole fam will be running together in March! Let the Couch to 5k program begin. (PS. If anyone has any tips or workout plan for someone such as I that doesn’t regularly work out, your advice is welcome)

Make a difference in someone’s life

I want to start giving back and volunteering. I want to help people, inspire, and encourage. I realize this one is kind of vague, but I’m not sure what outlet this will be yet.