Some Goals for 2015

As is usual for many people when a new year rolls around, I thought about some changes I would like to see in my life.  I did not write them down but these are some things I would like to see change and things I would like to do that I hope would lead to a happier, better me.  On some of them, I have made some progress and on some others, not so much. Here they are:

Build a closer relationship with God: Like I mentioned in my previous post, my relationship with God is one of the most important aspects of my life.  When I think about my life as a Christian, I generally conclude that there is so much progress I need to make.  I barely read my bible. My prayer sessions are typically filled with lots of demands and sadness over what I do not have.  Anyways, I realized that in order to get closer to God, I have to spend time with him and also read more of his word.  My goal was to read my devotional every day and also read a chapter of the bible every day.  So far, I've done more reading of my devotional than the chapters in the bible.  In fact, I have only successfully read two chapters of Romans. I plan to do better. Change is not easy but I will try. 

Read a book a month: I used to read a lot and I enjoy reading.  Those of you who enjoy reading books know that there are many benefits to reading.  You learn a lot about places, people and things without even necessarily having a personal experience with them..Additionally, it helps build one's vocabulary.  All the big words I know I gained from reading lots and lots of romance books. Yeah, I am partial to romance novels.  I'll admit though that my choices in genres are becoming diverse.  The books I have but haven't read range from biographies to self help books.  Right now I am reading a self help book.  Unfortunately, I do not think I'll finish it this month though.  It's an amazing book and I will share more on the book when I get done.

Travel: The last time I went on a vacation was in 2013, before that it was in 2007. Yes. And I am someone who enjoys travelling.  The problem/excuse I have been giving myself is that I have no one to go on a trip with.  I am determined to go on at least one vacation this year and I won't count it as a vacation if I go to a place I've been to before.  I am toying with the idea of going by myself (oh, the fear!).  We'll see how this goes but I will try really hard to accomplish this goal.  My vacation hours must not go to waste and I don't wanna be a waste.  

Save money/Invest:  I like having money and I want more money in my bank account.  One of my goals this year is to look for more money saving opportunities.  So far, I have done a good job of not adding to my credit card balance (except $9.99 for netflix) and paying it down..I have also relearned how to paint my toe nails in order to save $7.00 every two months.  Don't laugh.  Little drops of water make the mighty ocean. I am hoping to subscribe to hulu and say goodbye to cable. I am figuring out how to save on how much I spend on my hair. I haven't concluded on a plan yet. Speaking of hair, see the next goal.

Grow my hair and edges: My edges need a savior and it is not I. Well, it is I but I haven't done a good job on them.  So far, they are acting like they wanna dethrone Naomi Campbell's.  I need to do something quickly.  Problem is I have the smelly Black Jamaican Castor Oil but it's one thing having the oil and another thing actually applying the oil.   I have done a good job staying away from braiding my hair because braiding my hair got me here.  However, the spots on my hair have refused to respond to any...well, I don't think I have treated it right.  I pledge to do so and will await the results. I will keep you posted.

There are more goals I want to share but it's my bedtime and I have to go.  Keep your eyes open for part 2.  Remind me if I forget. I'll love to hear your plans and goals for 2015 and what you have done to try to accomplish them so far.  So, comments please. Please? :)

Have an amazing week!