As the year draws to an end, I feel I the need to reflect on lessons learned in this past year. So here’s a list along with a little nugget about why it was a good lesson for me.
1. Getting in shape and healthy is a slow, tedious process. I learned it takes consistency and hard work. It’s not enough to say “I’m going work out”. You have to do it with force and purpose. You have to eat right, lift heavy and do cardio with real effort. It’s not enough just to do one of these things or even two out of three. It really takes all three to make it work.
2. Starting a business takes time. It really takes time to get your name out there. BlueStarBaby.com has been open for over a year now, and we’re just now starting to get moving. This was great Christmas season, and I’m thankful for the people that help make it happen.
3. Being able to stay home with my daughter is a privilege that I’m very thankful for. I recently started doing some part time contract work. Even with just working two days a week, I can certainly feel the crunch on time. It makes me sad, when Montana tells me that she doesn’t want me to work and she’s only two. Kudos to all you working moms out there. I don’t know how you do it.
4. Never, ever, ever use Monistat-1 day treatment. My vagina has never been so pissed off at me as it was when I used this medication. The chemicals are too strong and can cause real damage, plus it ended up not taking care of the original problem. I’m really surprised this product is on the market. Do yourself a favor and go to the doctor and get a pill or use the 3 or 7 day Monistat.
5. Finally having my daughter potty trained is a new found freedom. I don’t have to lug a diaper bag around anymore. Enough said.
6. When people are acting crazy, it’s best just to keep your distance until they calm down. The only thing hanging around crazy is going to do, is make you crazy too.
7. Nothing good comes from going out to eat. I have yet to figure out why I do it so often. It costs too much. It’s always going to jack up your calories or nutrition for the day. Even if it does fit into your calories or nutrition for the day, you’re still going to gain weight due to retaining water.
8. Appreciate your spouse. Ok, I already knew this. But it’s never a bad thing to remind myself of it. I appreciate Bob is so many ways. He’s strong where I’m weak and he makes me want to be a better me. I cherish those little moments of hand holding or an impromptu dance in the kitchen.
9. If there is something bothering you health wise, get it checked out. All the people I know that has died of cancer, has said they wish they would’ve had (moles, lumps or any number of ailments) checked out earlier. There is only one you, don’t take any chances.
10. To be thankful for everyone in my life. That includes past, present and future. Your contact with everyone in your life makes you who you are. Even the people I don’t get along so well with add something special to my life.
And there are ten lessons I’ve learned this year. I’m sure there’s more than ten, but it just seems right to stop the list at ten. What special lesson have you learned this year?
