New Year! New Beginnings!

Man, What a year!?!?!  BYE 2017!  HELLO 2018!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!  Man, I am actually glad to see the end of 2017.  It was an interesting year, I will say.  I had a lot of highs and a lot of lows too.  I had a lot of changes and adjustments to get used to.  One change is that I decided to go back to school to get my doctorate.  Why, I have no idea?  My husband said it would look good on my resume.  I know he is right too, but man, the work that goes with it.  I will say that it has been interesting.  I am on my second class and so far it hasn't been that bad, just a lot of course work, which I expected.  Another adjustment is my oldest child wanting to take a break from school for a semester.  I was totally against it.  I feel like he's being lazy, but my hubby is like we'll give it to him and then he has to get back on it.  So, I decided to go with the flow.  The other adjustment that I'm getting used to is that my in laws are staying with us for a while due to some temporary health issues.  It has been an adjustment to have them with us, in house, full time.  

The commercial cleaning business has been interesting too.  We haven't been really growing, but we haven't been declining either.  That is a good thing.  With all the changes and adjustments, we haven't been pushing the business, but lookout 2018!  We have a game plan and we are sooo focused.  My hubby and I discussed things and we are willing to sacrifice and do what we have to do this year to grow the business like we are supposed to do.  Can you say locked and loaded?!?  LOL

I am also doing some thinking and wanting to start my own business.  I have a lot of ideas and I am going to take a chance and do a brain dump.  LOL  You hear business owners or entrepreneurs talking about doing a brain dump and how it helps them clear their mind.  I think I may do that in the new year to decide which way I want to go and do a lot of praying and asking God for his guidance. I know that I would like to be a little more consistent with my blog and I am going to work on that.  2018 is going to be a busy and eventful year.  I better invest in some vitamins.  LOL

Speaking of which, I am going to be trying to get a closer walk with the Lord.  I have grown up in church; however, I feel like I was going through the motions and not really getting anything from it.  Now, I have a different perspective on spirituality.  I have always wanted a closer walk with God, but didn't know how to go about getting it.  I am praying more, reading my bible, reading my religious apps on my cell phone, and starting back going to church more.  Going to church doesn't mean that I am going to be holier than thou, but it will help with my spiritual foundation.  These are different times and they can be a little scary and confusing.  I want to get grounded with the Lord.

Of course, I am going to get back on my weight loss journey AGAIN!  LOL  After the family issues began, I lost my focus.  I have to get back at it.  Luckily, I haven't gained a whole lot of weight, but I have gained some.  So, I have to get back on my healthy living grind again.  Luckily, my hubby is starting his healthy living too.  I guess he got a wake up call, just like me.  So, we are going to do this thing together now.

So, these are the things that I have planned for 2018.  Yes, it is a lot, but with a plan, consistency, effort, focus, and hard work, they can be accomplished and grown into something wonderful.  What are your plans for 2018?  Have you set any goals or resolutions?  Are you going to set any?  If your not going to set any goals or resolutions, why not?  If you are, then what are they?   Please share in the comments below.  I would love to read them.  Well, gotta go and get ready to bring this new year.