so here we are in a new year - it's 2024!
sometimes i feel like all i do is complain when i'm writing (but to be fair, that's kind of what i use this blog for so that i complain here and don't do it in real life) but when i posted something on facebook about my life in 2023, i was mostly happy with how the year turned out and couldn't even think of any regrets...except for giving some people a 2nd (100th) chance and finding out they were still the ungrateful, irresponsible people they'd always been. LOL
so i'm going into 2024 with hope and optimism. i worked really hard last year (not always succeeding) to make me a priority and not always give up my own wants and needs just to make my family happy and i'm going to continue that in 2024.
i always like to reflect and make promises to myself so here's what i hope to accomplish in this new year:
1. make time for my hobbies - chris spent most of his christmas and new year days off moving j into the back bedroom so that the middle room could become a craft room for me. i have dreams of making jewelry (and some other home decor items) and selling them online and in those vintage fairs that i love. now, to be fair, i've never really been all that crafty and i'm learning jewelry making from the ground up but i just feel like i'd be good at it once i get past that awkward learning stage. we'll see.
2. read often - that was a goal from last year that i really nailed and i want to continue. i'm a happier jonni when i get time to read.
3. travel - also last year's goal that i don't really feel i reached although we did take a family 2 day (cheap) cruise to the bahamas so that fulfilled a goal of going somewhere i'd never been and i often think back to that day on that perfect beach where i felt totally relaxed and happy.
4. vintage fairs - i just love visiting a good vintage market and last year's goal was to attend every single fancy flea. i almost made it, only missed one, so this year i'm going to try that again plus add in a few new markets. chris only kinda likes the markets, c loves them and j gets bored so sometimes i feel guilty hijacking weekend plans but i do enjoy going as a family and even j would rather do that than stay home and have to help with his dad's home improvement projects.
5. spend more time with my family - i got to hang out with my sister several times last year and we're planning on making it happen even more in 2024. she has plans that might allow her to live even closer to me and that would be the best. i have some lovely friends all over the world because of the internet (we were all internet pioneers 25+ years ago and made lifelong friendships) but it's still not the same as being able to hang out in person and my little sister (who is really my niece but we're close in age) is my best friend and partner in crime so to be able to be face to face every month or two would be heaven. i love the rest of my family too and hope to find a way to see each of them in person this year.
6. sing - i sang a lot last year but ended up having to drop out of chorus in order to attend c's middle school basketball games which was a sacrifice i was willing to make but it was still a sacrifice. i hope to find a way to sing a little closer to home and something that i can make a commitment to. i love to sing and i'm even going to explore doing it solo as opposed to a chorus; no matter what, i don't want to live a life without participating in music.
7. be adorable every day - i nail that one every year
christmas was good to us, we had the kids for the day and everyone enjoyed their presents. i made the whole dinner myself but didn't work too hard at it so i didn't end up feeling exhausted and resentful. i did a little extra for the day by baking cupcakes for breakfast and setting up a hot cocoa bar because, for the first time in 5 years, i was feeling a little more of the christmas spirit.
so here's to a healthy and happy 2024 for everybody out there - may the new year bring you closer to your dreams.
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