Rita Reviews

living my best possible southern life

A Whole New World

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Tell me the truth, you sang that didn’t you? It’s okay I did as well the entire time I was coming up with the title for this post. That is why I called it this. I had it in my head. I know that y’all have noticed things have been changing around here and I haven’t said a word about it have I?

I wasn’t sure I was going to say anything then I thought why not. I felt it would be perfect to tie it all in with my New Year’s goals and resolutions. I am pretty proud of myself with all of the work I am doing here. I am still in the process of completing a huge portion of it.

A NEW THEME

I changed the theme so I now have this less cluttered, more modern look. I just had so much going on with the previous theme. I wanted to clean it all up a bit and this was the way I achieved that. I am loving the look of the theme now. Everything is much cleaner.

NEW COLORS & LOGO

I changed my colors a little to work better with the images I am using on front page. They also work well with the southern farmhouse sort of look I was going for. I also got a new logo that you can see. I thought the magnolia flower would tie things in well and keep the southern theme I was going for.

I have been slowing going through every single old post as well. I can tell you that has taken much longer than I thought it would. In fact, I still am not done with those. It is something I am just slowing doing and updating older featured images so they all match in size and such. Updating any post that I feel needs it.

FRIDAY COCKTAILS

I have a new series that will start next week called Friday Cocktails where I will share the week with you. Little things that we have been up to, behind the scenes looks, and much more. I spent the last six months working on goals and things I wanted for 2021 in my professional life. This is the year for me and I must say I am looking forward to it.

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  1. No resolutions. My goal is to swim 3 times a week. Only been able to do twice a week since July.
    Thanks for the contest.

  2. I plan to further organize what I have begun doing in 2020. I also have to work on getting to places/meetings on time.

  5. I’ve made a resolution to improve my cooking, so I’m going to try a new recipe every week.

  6. My resolutions for 2021 are to focus more on my own happiness and taking care of my mental health. Happy New Year to you! I hope you have an amazing 2021 <3

  7. I don’t make New Years resolutions anymore. I do have some lists of things that need to be done around the house this year.

  8. This year I want to be about me. I need to grow into more patience. I want to play the piano more, paint more, move more.

  12. To take care of myself like I do my family. I had a health scare and it made me realize I have got to take care of me too sometimes

  13. I don’t really make resolution, but this year I hope to finish renovating our house, get in the habit of working out more, and to give up soda!

  20. I do not usually make New Year’s resolutions.
    I prefer to work on things as they come up.
    Except this year I am making extra effort to stay mindful.
    This is a big help when you are struggling with emotions.

  21. My goals this year are to lose some weight and get back in shape. Also trying to save up more money.

  23. I don’t make resolutions anymore really since I usually break them in January. I do vow this year though to not be taken advantage of or manipulated. I will be kind, I will be nice, but I will not be quiet!

  25. My goals is to lose some weight before my 50th birthday in May and to try and take some more time for myself.

  28. my biggest new years resolution is to get my credit resolved and start paying off my student loans. i am a domestic violence survivor and my destroyed credit is the last tangible effect of the abuse. i think this is my finally step to not only surviving, but thriving!

  35. I don’t make resolutions. I am just always aware of where changes need to be made and work on them when they come up.

  36. My resolution is to spend more time with family and also to eat more fruits and veggies!

  38. My resolution is to make healthier lifestyle choices and stay on track with my exercise program

  41. My New Years Goals & Resolutions are to start eating a lot healthier and to exercise every day. I need to start making better food choices when shopping for groceries to start.

  45. My new years resolution is to walk more, now I’m at 10,000 steps per day but slowly I want to increase that and by the end of the year I want to be at 20,000 steps

  47. No goal for 2021 just trying to get through each day. Our son has heart transplant and cant get the shot so until its gone were indoors or in our back yard thank goodness I love to garden to pass the time and play with our dog.

  50. My goal is to worry less about what I can not change. It may sound simplistic but I am definitely struggling woth it right now.

  54. I started working out in 2020 and I definitely want to continue my new healthy lifestyle. My goal is to become more fit.

  56. In the mist of all that is going on, my resolution is for me to not lose focus of “me”.

  60. I do not make resolutions but my goal is to keep myself and loved ones healthy to enjoy every moment and have fun

  62. Mine is to work hard on my mental health. I’ve suffered from depression for over 10 years now, but the last 2 years I’ve noticed how much my own mental thinking habits have contributed towards it. So definitely trying some of my own CBT to focus on positives and hopefully lighten the mental load ♥

  68. My New Years Resolution is to walk a lot more, it will be good for not only me but my dog too.

  73. My goal is to appreciate my family, friends, health, home, and the beauty of the nature each and everyday.

  76. I can barely see one day to the next – life is so very strange right now. So I hope to find some joy and sense of purpose again

  77. I just look forward to moving on and just trying to do as much of my to do list as I can. I try to keep goals and stay focused and oriented towards those with hopeful achievements.

  78. My New Year’s goal is to continue healing from a broken in two places ankle back in June 2020. I want to be able to walk better than before the breaks and I thank God every day that I am walking, though wobbly and driving once more. God bless you in 2021 in all that you endeavor Rita!!

  84. I’m cutting back on carbs and sugar to hopefully lose some weight and become healthier

  85. I want to gain muscle, I have mitochondrial disease which my body’s muscles deteriorate, so I want to try to prolong this from happening and keep moving .

  86. My goals are kind of fluid. I want to work out 15 minutes a day and work on decluttering my house for 15 minutes a day.

  98. I joined Weight Watchers a couple of weeks before the New Year. I just wanted to learn better habits and ultimately be healthier. No set goal for weight loss, just need something to hold me accountable so I’m not snacking on sweets all the time 🙂

  101. My new year goal is to ditch the weight I put on during pregnancy. It’s a big goal, sitting at 50lbs, but I’ve done it before, I just need to get moving so to speak!

  102. No resolutions. My goals are just to keep doing things to keep me as healthy and happy as possible.

  103. My new years resolution is to finally spend time with my mom who is working from home now and let her bond with my baby! Thank you for the opportunity and good luck everyone!