First Finish of 2013

This little wall hanging really was done in December
with the exception of scarfs, rickrack and buttons.  It took
until today to complete it so I think it must be called my
first finish of 2013 as it is now hanging on the wall.
Is that fair?

Normally, I am not one to set New Year's Goals or
resolutions, but I decided I would challenge myself
this year.  So I set goals for Spiritual, Personal and
Sewing Projects.  Under sewing I have listed 3-4
things I want to accomplish in January and I am
making a chart to check them off when completed.

I really want to work on my relationship with my
Savior and be a more thoughtful and kinder person.
I want to continue losing weight.  I have lost a lot
of weight since September by not dieting but
changing my lifestyle and eating habits.  And
surprisingly it has not been difficult at all. So my
goal is to maintain--the hardest part actually for me--
and lose a few more pounds.  I have some great
cheerleaders and a couple of websites that have
made a world of difference in this endeavor.  I just
hope I have the strength and determination to endure.

I also want to get back to writing.  I have really
neglected doing this this past year.  So I think I am
going to do a "Word a Day" and write something
just to get my mind working and hopefully some
creative juices flowing. 

Now that this is down on paper and made public
maybe I will be more inclined to follow through
and make good on these goals and challenges.