First and foremost for me is to stop and consider the source when I do feel used, get hurtful or even sometimes "well intentioned" criticism. I have continued to allow negative hurtful words or actions to bring me back to days where I can feel cut of at the knees (Believing once again some very cruel words thrown continuously my way from a dysfunctional family member who intended to inflict his pain onto me.) I will no longer simply bow down and hand that power back to some selfish, nasty people who are only concerned with what they can get from me. In the end, I will be the one to realize they are not necessarily right especially when there is no basis for their claim

I wish to become better organized. I keep grasping for some kind of software to help professionals manage projects with multiple deadlines and projects that are graphic heavy. I'm an indie writer and own a small publishing firm catering to s a small group of tight knit writers who specialize in romance and sci-fi novels. Something that could handle mixed media would be great. Any ideas?

Yay! Happy Dance!! I'm so glad to hear this from you!! Girl you are not too chatty lol! I used to think I was :P

My #1 resolution is join the YMCA so I can lose some weight. I've tried to here at home but even with the exercise equipment (which makes a great clothes/blanket and whatever else holder lol) it's collecting dust; so maybe being around other people will make me stick to it! And meet some people whose favorite show isn't Paw Patrol and favorite food are Goldfish crackers or graham crackers :P Hehe I actually love those too :D

I also have to reinvent myself again with my cookie business. I let myself down by trusting a "best" friend who told me she was there for me and would help me get my business some clients or at least get the word out through her cake business, but nope she told me no. Well it was "I haven't came up with anything because I'm too busy with holiday orders." I should've known better because she was supposed to come over so many times so we could do lunch but it was always one excuse after another.

I also started writing a book (ha imagine that, I love writing) about my journey from womb to now way back in February/March but I stopped. I'm doing it to at least show one person or however many that no matter how many lemons get thrown in your pitcher you can still make lemonade!

Ladies, you both have great resolutions that I also want to try. (I do hate to admit it out loud because I have never been able to see either clearly through to the end. For me maybe I should look at it as a challenge and not beat myself up the second I slip. (It seems I need to pick myself up and dust me off ALOT. Where in the hell did I get SO MUCH DUST?? LOL)

@gutted....I used to be more organized when I was on my own. Between hubby and the dog....I will never have a clean house or be organized. Because of getting things sorted now, I do have the perfect opportunity to get a jump on it . My sister and I have a standing joke...we tell people we are going to be organized when we grow up. (I am well past 50...she is almost 70...... Do you think we'll make it? haha)

@gregsbaby.... My stationary bike doubles as a blanket throw. lol (I was doing well, but since I sunk so deep in my funk it hasn't been a priority. I notice the difference. I do feel better ...both physically and mentally (that sense of accomplishment and empowerment gutted is talking about.).... when I keep moving. I am looking forward to joining a gym (we have no YMCA around here that i know of so I am limited) once I am sure exactly where I am going to be.

I really want to lose some weight as well and get healthier via exercise .... Housework can be a really good work out if you move as quick as you can.... I tend NOT to do that but I should turn up the tunes and boogie....smile.....x