So the new year is almost upon us. One can't help but be retrospective and or decide to make some goals or resolutions. I am not fond of the word resolution but I do have a few goals which I have already started as I don't like waiting until the new year and hey, I like being different. My goal came from a quote I read quite a while ago and was recently reminded of. It is:

I have rededicated myself to setting my expectations higher and to the point that I know it will be difficult to attain them. These expectations are only for myself. I am not fond of the belief that we can try to change others or that we force our beliefs on others. I have found that being an honest and true person to myself gives me strength to move past the negative people and/or influences in my life. The right people in my life is a matter of choice.
 To the new year, another year I have been blessed to still be here for. There is so much to be grateful for.

Update:

• We are all finally over that horrible cold and virus that has been going around.
• The fasting helped but I did not make it past 2 days.
• The juicing was great and yes, the bathroom was my close companion for the first 24 hours. lol
• Losing weight has gone slow but I have lost 4.2 pounds. 
• I found some great jeans that fit a full figured short person.
• WalMart is scary the night before black Friday. Many store items were covered with signs saying "Don't Look, Don't Peek!" I think those signs could be used on some folks there too.

• Thanksgiving was great! We spent it at my in-laws and we had a good time. I never give up hope that they will appreciate the relationship I work to have with them.

Now for a Winter funny: