13 before '13

I'm setting some goals for this year and in order to hold myself accountable I'm putting them out there for everyone to see.  I'm so excited for all that's in store this year and I can't wait to start achieving some self-made goals.

{13 before 2013}

1. Find a church where I belong.

I'm missing this the most in my life and I hope to find a church wherever we're living and make it an active role in my life (and Allen's too).

2. Learn to use my camera.

Whether it requires taking a course or actually reading a how-to book, I will make myself learn my camera.  I'm tired of not understanding the settings and not getting the photos I want.

3. Get in shape.

I will drop some weight this year and I intend to get healthier while doing so.  I need to tone and strengthen.

4. Spend less - Save more.

I'm an excellent spender/shopper and this year I plan to cut it tremendously and save more than I spend.

5. Travel more.

I already have one trip planned for work but I would love to visit or vacation with my husband this year as well.

6. Live with less.  

I need to de-clutter and find a way to live with only the items I really need.

7. Eat healthier.

I plan to make healthier food a part of our weekly menu and cut out some of the seriously bad for us foods.

8.  Go back to school.

And not just go back but finish and decide what I want to be when I grow up.

9. Be a better person.

I just want to better myself this year and really focus on the relationships I have with my loved ones.  I want to make my life count.  I will become a better daughter, sister, friend, neighbor, wife, dog-mom and overall person.

10. Read more.

 I am an avid reader but during wedding planning last year I quit reading as much as I had been and I want to get back to where I was.

11. Take better care of my body.

My nails, hair, skin and overall body need an overhaul and I need to take better care of it.

12. Start planning for our family.

I honestly plan to wait until #13 happens before this happens but we all know God has his own plan.

13. Move closer to home.

My dream in life is to live within a short driving distance from all of my family and I really hope God has that in his plan for this year. 

I will keep updating this as the year goes on and hopefully I'll be able to achieve some of my goals by this time next year.

What are your goals for this year?