2013: Dedication

Last year I chose Simplify as my word for 2012.  I feel like I did actually simplify my life. I cut out a lot of the stresses and people that caused the most drama.  I decluttered a lot, I did things I love, etc.  

When I sat down to figure out what word I wanted to choose for 2013, the first thing that came to mind was "change".  I want change.  I want something new-something different than I've been experiencing.  Then it dawned on my why things weren't changing-me.  I haven't been dedicated to myself enough to make change happen.  This game will be played no longer!  This year I am dedicated to myself-so the word I choose is "Dedication."

I don't want to set resolutions or goals for the new year-because that leaves it open to failure and if I am dedicated to myself I wont fail. I can't fail again.  I am desperate for change-for success.  The cycle must be broken.

This Year I Promise Myself

→I will remain dedicated to myself, and not give up on me.←

→I will remember that I deserve MORE than I've allowed myself to want.←

→I will feed by body good things and exercise-I am dedicated to being healthy.←

→I will put myself out there and actually try to let myself be loved.←

→I will not date guys who don't want the same things I do.←

→I will stop selling myself short.←

→I will break the cycle.←

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Monthly Goals: New & Improved

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Ch-ch-changes!

Not only does the Monthly Goals linky have a pretty new button, but it also has two new hosts!  I am proud to announce that I have teamed up with Karen from A Peek at Karen's World, and Jenee from Jenee Thompson to host the Monthly Goals linky party!  I'm so excited we'll be getting more participation and eyes on the project-which means more support than ever! 

How it works:

The linky goes live on the first Wednesday of each month.

1. Follow all three hosts: 

My So-Called Chaos

A Peek at Karen's World

Jenee Thompson

2. Write up a post recapping previous goals & setting goals for the next month.

The post needs to include the Monthly Goals button, use the code above!

3. Link-up your Monthly Goals post in the linky below!

4. Visit other blogs in the linky to show support!

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December Goals

• Lose 10lbs by Christmas - FAIL.
• Drink More Water - In Progress - I drank more, but not enough.
• Figure out a better Breakfast/Lunch Routine - SUCCESS
• HulaHoop or exercise 3 times a week - In Progress - I did this mostly!
• See Mr. Bingo - SUCCESS
• Read at least 1 book - FAIL - I only read half of one...
• Figure out/Finish xmas gifts - SUCCESS
• Have a successful Group Giveaway - SUCCESS
• Save at least $100 - SUCCESS
• Figure out changes for the new year - SUCCESS

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January Goals

• Lose at least 10lbs
• Read at least 1 book
• Get back into my eating/exercising routine
• Stop being scared and go out on at least one new date
• Welcome co-hosts Karen & Jennee for Monthly Goals - DONE!
• Come up with some new great posts and tutorials
• Rearrange my bedroom and set up my new art/craft table/area.

What are your goals for January?

Don't forget to grab the button and link up!

A New 365-Welcoming 2013!

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Can you believe the year has come and gone already?  It seems like just yesterday I was recapping 2011's blog posts and now here I am welcoming the twenty-teens! When you were little did you ever expect to still be alive?  Not me.  I had no concept of time back then though-it just seemed like a far-distant future with flying cars and space-age clothing.  

There may not be flying cars and tinfoil-esque garb, but it also astounds me at what else I always think I'll have in the future but don't.  Another year over, and I'm still single, I still haven't gone back to school, and there isn't a whole lot of change in my every day life.  That doesn't mean that I"m not grateful for everything I do have-just that I expected... More.

2012 was still much better than 2011 and 2010-and I enjoyed countless times with amazing friends and families.  My blog also grew to new heights that I had never even imagined I would see!  All of you are amazing for making My So-Called Chaos what it became over 2012!

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I am hopeful for 2013.  I hope that I can make this blog more successful than ever-and not only keep the amazing blog friendships I've made, but also reach out and welcome more bloggers into my circle of bloggy family.  

I want to devote more time to things that make me happy and allow me to express myself, and fine tune my creation skills in the process.  I want to set up my craft table and art section of my bedroom so I have a safe and easy space to work on things.

Most of all?  I want to fall in love with someone who falls in love with me.  I want a real mutual monogamous love.  Fingers crossed I find it.

What are you hoping for in 2013?