Welcome to 2022! There is so much going on here and in my life that I wanted to share a few things with y’all. First, you most likely have noticed that things around the blog changed a few months ago. I didn’t say anything and honestly, I hadn’t planned on changing them up as quickly as I did. However, I could to be happier with how things have turned out.
I made a lot of changes and have been doing some other behind the scenes work here as well. There are some things that y’all will never see but they are in the process of being done. A lot of it are little things that I have put off for a while and finally told myself to stop doing that.
The Lemon
So, what is up with the lemon? For me, the lemon is a reminder of the fact that life may throw lemons my way but I can make the best lemonade out of them. It is just one of those things that stuck in my mind as I began the year of me. That is what 2022 is going to be for me. One thing we all tend to do is change how we are for whatever reason. One of my biggest changes is here on the blog where I have spent years being so careful about what I post and what I say.
Even if that means not speaking up when I really wanted to. The reason has always been that I am (1) not a confrontational person and (2) I don’t want to offend anyone. I don’t want my blog to become a hot bed for trolls who say hurtful and mean things. That is something that still is true. However, I realized that it is okay to have my own opinions and share my thoughts about hot topics. My readers have been with me long enough to know the place that I am coming from. Plus I really wanted to include the color yellow in some way.
Other Plans
I have lots of other plans for the year. I thought I would share them with you and then maybe check back in with them at the end of the year and see how I did.
- Run the Year Challenge: a challenge I am completing this year and you can follow me as I do
- More Meditation and Prayer Time: I feel like I don’t spend enough time with either of these. After December I feel like I need a little more of this.
- Letting Go More: I need to let things go more than I do. I worry them to death and then hold on so tight that I smother them at times.
- Get Under 200 lbs: I really want to accomplish this by summer but I am being realistic and saying my the end of 2022
- Give Up Sugar: This is going to be so hard and if I manage this it will be a miracle. It’s the truth. Sugar is such a huge part of my daily life and I know that it is a problem.
- Earn 25% More This Year: Last year was up and down and I want to get a little more stable with my earnings.
- Be Happy: I just want to be overall happy. I know that everyday isn’t going to be perfect
- Don’t Die: Before you all start sending me horrible emails, like how could I, let me remind everyone that I have congestive heart failure. I have had some set backs and learning to manage and live with this has been difficult at times. In fact, there was a moment when I wasn’t sure I was going to make it recently. Luckily they were able to get the fluid off and me back home. So this year I want to not only live but manage it a bit better.
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I live in a small Georgia town that you most likely have never heard of and I LOVE it! My house is more than full as I am a single mother of four & caregiver to my aging mother and uncle. Lover of all things Outlander. Goes to the beat of her own drum woman.
Shelly Peterson says
I don’t have any resolutions, but I am looking forward to my daughter’s wedding.
Dawn R Monzu says
I’m looking forward to making 2022 much better than 2021! I’m going to practice better, positive self talk and do more for my blog. God bless and Happy New Year everyone!
Jackie says
I am looking forward to my daughter’s wedding this year!
Jayne Townsley says
We are looking forward to returning to the Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.
Doreen Lamoureux says
My New Years Resolution is to continue to make healthy choices and to be kind. Happy New Year Everyone. 🤩🥳🥳🥳
mami2jcn says
I have to cut down on my snacking this year. I lost 70+ lbs between 2018 and 2020 but I’ve put back about 12 lbs in the past 6 months. or so.
Holly Thomas says
I am looking forward to every new day this year.
sheila ressel says
My resolution is to pay off credit card debt.
Sandy C. says
I don’t make “official” resolutions, because then I get mad at myself for not keeping them. I’m going to try to be a better person in general – lots of room for improvement there!
Elaine G says
My resolution is to eat healthier. I have too much sugar in my diet also and need to cut that way back and start eating better.
Kari B says
My new year’s resolution is to cook a new recipe at least once a week.
Donna says
My New Year’s resolutions are to exercise more regularly and reorganize my house.
Jeane Campbell says
Looking forward to two of our grandkids graduating from high school. Oh, the changes that are coming. Hoping to travel at some point this year. Not until it is safe.
Susan Smith says
I’m looking forward to traveling to Tampa to spend time with my Aunt and get our of this cold weather.
Eva Millien says
To tell you the truth, the only real resolution I made this year is to try to take care of my health, things have not been going well this past year, so life just of went along and health got put on the back burner, I am making it priority, this new year. And the only thing I know for sure that I am looking forward to are all the new books that will be released! Have a happy & successful New Year!
Barrie says
I have decided that January is NO sugar month. I know it won’t be easy, and I expect headaches for several days, but my body NEEDS this!
wendy hutton says
I don;t make resolutions but looking forward to meeting my great nephew who was born dec 3
DebP says
I don’t make any specific resolutions, but I usually make an attitude resolution, like counting my blessings when faced with minor inconveniences. A hole in one’s sock is not something that needs to be moaned about to other people.
Jenness M says
My resolution is to start running again and maybe run a race if I get good enough.
Barbara Montag says
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.
I prefer to work on things as they come along during the year.
shannon zeidan says
Mine is to get our house organized.
rita leonard says
Try to eat better and take care of my health
Shellie Clark says
My resolution is to eat healthier and enjoy my retirement!!
Molli Taylor says
i want to get a new job this year and get my finances in check
Kenya F says
My resolution is less meat and more vegetables & fruits. I’ve been really back with eating and it’s time to get things back on track. Also to start working out again.
Darla Peduzzi says
My personal resolution is to make more time for myself to revamp and feel better. I would also like to get more sleep, but it doesn’t always work out that way, unfortunately.
Sharon Braswell says
No resolution to stick to just trying to better health-wise in general within my limits physically.
Spencer Dirks says
My resolution is to be more present when I’m home with my family! No more nose buried in phone!
heather says
My new year resolution is to get in shape, eat healthier and lose weight.
Gabrielle says
I am being kind to myself and not pressuring myself with a resolution.
Calvin says
Fantastic, I am slightly changing my last year’s resolution and make my goal to be better take care of myself.
nyx says
healthy lifestyle
Mary Gardner says
I am going to make an effort to be more organized this year.
KV says
I want to sew more and do fitness classes outside of my comfort zone.
Kelly D says
I resolve to exercise more this year.
sherry1969 says
To try and get my blood pressure down and lose weight.
Judy Thomas says
My resolution is to be more tolerant of others.
rita leonard says
I am hoping for a healthier 2022
Cathy French says
Hopefully will get some home improvement projects done this year.
Sandra Dufoe says
No resolution just going to try and take more time for myself this year.
MEGAN CROMES says
im continuing to lose weight .
LeonieT says
I want to strengthen my body this year after my surgery last year.
Julie Bickham says
I am going to try hard to get healthy this year.
Phyllis Huebbe says
Hopefully getting rid of the Carina virus!
Tom Griffith Jr says
This year is family time that will eat right & exercise all the time! New year new family!!!
Betul says
I look forward to starting my new job tomorrow.
tammy ta says
I am looking forward to becoming healtier this year. My resolution is to eat healtier and to exercise.
Aline Vargas says
I don’t have any resolutions, I think I would be depressed to not follow.
Connie Lee says
I’m looking forward to spring and summer to plant flowers and vegetables in the garden.
Holly Storm says
I’m looking forward to finally getting the surgery I need for my back and getting my life back!
Judy Gregory says
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Every day is the start of a new year with endless possibilities.
Ellie Wright says
I’m looking forward to baseball season and my grandson playing varsity this year.
Loc Vu says
My next year resolutions is to try to lose weight for health reasons.
Michelle Davis says
I need to lose weight to be healthier.
Rochelle Haynes says
Did not make one just taking day by day
Ashley Parks says
I want to spend more time doing things I really want to do this year. I have so much to do usually each day that I don’t really get to do anything pertaining to my hobbies or interests. I would like to make more time for myself this year although I know I will feel guilty about it. lol
Natalie says
My resolution is to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night this year!
Nina Lewis says
Travel more and get in shape. 🙂
Sharon Rooney says
I really don’t have any New Years resolutions. I am looking forward to going to Las Vegas this years for a girlfriend trip that had to be cancelled because of Covid.
Jeanna says
I usually don’t make resolutions, but I am looking forward to a healthy, prosperous new year!
DONNA CHEATLE says
I’m not making any resolutions, but I’m definitely looking forward to spending lots of time with my Granddaughters
Tara says
What I am looking forward to most this year? A better year than last. I hope life will begin to normalize again.
Bea LaRocca says
My two main resolutions are to address my health issues which of course includes implementing and sticking to a diet and exercise plan and to get back to my writing, hopefully publishing a book or two before the end of the year
Gaby Bernotti says
Hopefully this 2022 I’m going to be a healthier women, accepting every challenge in my way and not falling without getting up and fight for the right
Chris L says
I would like to get heathier.
BILL HOFF says
Going to take my wife on a trip down Route 66 for our 40th Anniveray
Linda Meranda says
After two unexpected deaths in my family last year I’m looking forward to this new life chapter of joy returning since hub has also retired enjoying life, hobbies and some traveling. Mainly celebrating in December reaching the five year anniversary as a breast cancer survivor.
sandra says
i am looking forward to doing a half marathon with some friends
Shirley O says
I plan to live a healthier lifestyle this year. I am changing my eating habits and exercising more.
Darlene Carbajal says
I am continuing on working on my fitness journey.
Piroska says
I’m just trying to work on my anxiety. Chill. Not worry so much, especially about things I can’t do anything about.
Clem says
Looking forward to new technologies.
Hannah G says
I am looking forward to traveling more with my family!
Wendy Pesce says
i resolve to workout 3-4 days a week. We just got an Oculus Quest and downloaded an exercise program- such fun!
Michelle L says
I hope the pandemic ends this year and I can finally have a vacation….
Kim Henrichs says
Trying to have more patience with myself.
ellen beck says
Looking forward to hopefully moving into a different house this spring. Can not find workers to finish electric work.
Lori says
I am working on being healthier and finding more balance in my life.
Anna Z says
I hope this year will be prosperous for all of us.
Vesta Mason says
My New Year’s resolution is to start getting more exercise & lose weight.
Linda says
I am resolved to start exercising a least 10 minutes every day. I set the bar low to make it more realisable.
Amber Terry says
I STILL really haven’t made any resolutions yet…I’m thinking on it 🙂
(Thanks for the chance to win and HAPPY NEW YEAR!)
Hokus says
I look forward to every single day.
Azarine says
I’m trying to create a better work-life balance and get more sleep this year. Thus, I can reduce stress and live a healthier life.
Liz N. says
I don’t really do resolutions – but I’d like to read at least 52 books this year!
Mohammed says
Excellent
Chelsea W says
I’m challenging myself to read even more books than I did last year 🙂
Rosanne says
I’m trying to lose 20 more pounds. I already lost ten. Looking forward to trips that involved family and friends.
Audrey Stewart says
I am looking forward to spending more time with my girls.
BILL HOFF says
Take my wife on a trip down Route 66 for our 40th Anniversary
keane says
I am looking forward to a lucky year
Jenn says
My New Year’s resolutions is to be practice being more mindful and to stick to my exercise regimen!
Dudu D says
Excercising my boundaries, staying true to who I am and not allowing people to mischaracterize me are the things I want to focus on the most this year.
Also maintaining my relationships with my elders.
Doing the things my inner child enjoys is also something I want to be more consistent with.
Joy is the ultimate goal for 2022.
Alicia H says
I appreciated hearing your goals. Mine are similar including stay alive!
Blessings to you for 2022! May all your goals be reached. xoxo
Tina F says
My goals for this year is to get better control of my health issues.
joud says
My goal for this year is to improve my mental health and physical health and to read a lot of books
Stephanie Ann says
I am looking forward to the summer, I have two vacations planned and I can not wait! Hoping this year is better than the last 2!
Adriane says
Looking forward to a few miracles!
Hanie says
Hello, Ms. Rita!
Thank you for sharing this and for sharing your blessings as well through a giveaway.
I’m still a student and I have been suffering depression & anxiety symptoms for 2 years. I could not make a consultation to a mental health professional because of financial restrictions and I also thought that my clinical manifestations were manageable. Finally, I was able to save some money and went to see a doctor. I want to do well in my studies, graduate, find a sustainable job so I can give back to my family and be of service to the community. I pray to win your giveaway as it will be of an immense help in my studies and to my younger siblings as well.
Cheers to the infinite blessings in life given by God.
Keep safe.
Jenny Ham says
I am looking forward to more time with family and friends this year. Hopefully more dinners and roadtrips.
Athena Graeme says
There’s already been too much chaos and change of late, so no resolutions for me this year! I do hope to spend more time with my daughter, she’s growing up too fast.
Soozle says
My New Years resolution was to focus more on my health – I have been so far!
Uguru chukwuemeka says
I just want to make a difference. I believe I will receive this giveaway
Sarah L says
My goal is to swim twice a week. Looking forward to a trip to Santa Fe in July.
Thanks for the contest.
Terri Shaw says
I hope to eat healthier and exercise on a regular basis.
Carolsue says
I have the same New Year’s resolutions every year — lose weight, exercise, etc. Doesn’t last long.
Tammi Laney says
My resolution is to glcintinue to get healthier!Covid messed up my lungs and I’m on oxygen!I have list 40 pounds and continue on my journey!
Diana Corlett says
My New Year’s resolution for this year is to focus on healthy eating, going organic, and mainly vegetarian. So far it is going well. I hope to make it a life long change!
Teresa Moore says
I have no resolutions for this year. My only goal is to pay down my debt and save to spend Christmas in the mountains of Tennessee next year..
Kim Blevins says
my lil family could sure use this blessing right now
BlackAsphodel says
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but I’ll do my best to exercise more.
BARB F. says
downsizing & donating items due to the fact our apartment complex was sold and they are tearing it down for condos. Rents are too high and we do not know what we will do.
CASSANDRA D says
Looking forward to family road trips.
bn100 says
read more books
Jeanette Jackson says
I would like to eat healthier foods and maybe lose some weight
Shannon says
I am looking forward to hopefully having a better year then the last couple. Unfortunately, it hasn’t started out that promising, but still keeping my resolution to focus on the positive, learn and grow from the negative and allow myself to heal when I lose my focus,
Megan Allen says
This year I didn’t make any resolutions because I am the worst at following through! Thank you for the opportunity and good luck everyone!
Rust H says
I prefer to frame my new direction for the year as intents. I feel less pressure that way. This year I want to work on raising my overall physical health to a new level, and letting go of psychic clutter that I’ve held onto for too long.
elcane says
I am looking forward to good news for me & my family also peace, happiness, amazing health & love