It's Monday and it's the middle of January. Here are some things making me happy today:
I have really tried to get specific with my resolutions this year. I mean really hone in on what I want to to and how I'm going to do it. First, I am starting a book club! We meet at my house on the third Tuesday of every month. I am extremely excited about this because I will a) read more, b) reconnect with friends old and new, c) have motivation to clean my house-- though I make no guarantees, and d) try out some new dessert/treat recipes. Win, win, win, win. If you would like to, please come. First meeting on January 22 at 7:03 pm!
My next resolution is to make dinner at least 3 times a week. For you domestic goddesses out there, this may seem like a cinch. I like to cook, but I often find that when I get home from school the last thing I want to do is come up with something to make, start making it to find I am missing half of the ingredients, improvise with things I have, dirty several pots and pans, burn something while waiting for Samuel to get home, take ten minutes to shovel down whatever I've managed to salvage, and then still have a mountain of dishes to wash. I may be exaggerating a little, but needless to say-- it's a goal. My sister Bryttin (who actually is a domestic goddess) saved me these first couple weeks of the year by introducing me to the "Freezer Meal" concept, and let me tell you... it is amazing. I just come home, pull something yummy out of the freezer (that I made a week ago at Bryttin's house under her watchful eye), throw it in the oven and 30 minutes later-- voila! Dinner. Another saving grace has been the 2 week plan. This was introduced to me by the Food Nanny. Have you ever seen that show on byu tv? The lady is kind of annoying, but her methods are true! Knowing what I'm going to make in advance (and shopping for those meals specifically) makes a big difference in my weekly dinner making record.
This is where the roasted potatoes come in. Tonight I made yogurt parmaesan chicken and roasted potatoes... and it's only Monday. Yes.
Another resolution I have is to use the space in our home for productivity. Samuel and I have this infamous "back room." It has been full of stuff for nearly 3 years. It has been an embarassment for nearly 3 years. It has been giving me anxiety for nearly 3 years. It has been a source of contention in our home for nearly 3 years. Well, no more! We have spent some time going through things, rearranging, stacking boxes, and taking things to DI-- and the room is finally starting to look live-able. Even though we still have a way to go, I am motivated to go through things, organize, and get rid of what I don't love/use. I'm letting go of "stuff" and it feels good! It also feels good to actually be using the space we have rather than whining about the space we don't have. (This has been a problem for me. Tell me I'm not the only one?)
What resolutions have you made this year?
Have a happy week, everyone.
5 comments:
Wow. Roasted potato party when I get home! That sounds delish. Love ya!
You are awesome. Let's have another freezer meal night! Oh, and I'd love to come and help with that back room....let me know!
I have the same feelings as you on basically all accounts. Especially with how you feel about the food nanny. Also, I think if I had a mansion with 10 bedrooms at least 2 of them would be full of junk. Who knows what it would be or where it would come from. Also, I have recently discovered freezing soup! It's fantastic.
Love your resolutions and great job on doing so well with them. Love the 2 week plan..has helped me too and I totally agree with letting go of stuff being so freeing.
Love you and keep up the great work.
Hi Brynn,
Appreciated your good ideas and good beginning. We had a lesson yesterday in Relief Society on Be Ye Therefore Perfect. Lots of good ideas on moving forward without regrets and re-starting when you fail. My resolutions include avoiding negative thinking and doing daily exercises. That negative thinking thing is hard to monitor because it is so ingrained. Someone suggested a score keeper which you click everytime you notice yourself replacing the automatic criticism, etc. with a positive reaction. She said that becomes a motivational and uplifting as you see yourself improve.
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