A New Year

Happy 2016!

Our long weekend (yay!) began when the mission office closed early on New Year’s Eve and we hiked (well, walked slowly!) to Manoa Falls. The evening was spent out on our lanai watching fireworks…fireworks that started at 5:00 PM before the sun even set! Seriously, I’ve never seen so many fireworks. At midnight I counted more than twenty different major firework shows going on from Manoa Valley to the ocean. It was an amazing view from the 29^th floor!

Friday morning we went to the beach with some other senior missionaries, and then we spent the rest of the day and weekend (aside from our usual Sunday responsibilities, of course) pretty relaxed.

I also had lots of time to reflect on 2015 and contemplate 2016. I even went back to last year’s blog post, read all your comments and goals, and felt so inspired...thank you!

Although I did okay with the goal I posted on January 1^st last year, I can do a lot better, so I’m continuing my effort to only eat two bites of sweets a day. Other than that, my list of goals is long, but one of them is to journal my thoughts and feelings at least once a week (I’ve been out of the habit for years!). I’m excited for the opportunity to be quiet with my thoughts.

So how did you do last year and/or what’s one of your goals this year? I’d love to know and to be inspired!

Comments

[Susanne]

I like the idea of only 2 bites of sweets a day - what great self-control. My only thought for the New Year is to embrace New in whatever forms that presents itself.

[Faith Gaspar]

What Wonderful Photos!! Glad you both got some relax time in, where you could just enjoy the weekend and each other. The Fireworks sound amazing...

My Goal this year is to be more gentle with myself. To do more of my art. Be healthier in my choices...

Happy New Year Shelli and Sterling.

Faith

[Patricia]

My goal for 2016 is to definitely try to eat less sweets but I don't think I have the "2 bite a day" will power either. I will make more of an effort to become fitter and read more books. Take time for myself to have quiet moments to collect my mind and soul.

Looking forward to trying to attain these goals.

Love the pictures!

[Catherine Harwood]

2016 goal to stamp more just for fun or family projects. I made a beautiful album in late December using the Hello December kit and just love how it captured the month as a keepsake for my teenage daughter. I want to do that more often and not just be driven by the demands of class projects. Oh - -and get more organized of course. I'd like to see the top of my stamping desk! Happy New Year.

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nice post enjoy ur life

[Elizabeth Shannon]

My goal for this year is to lose weight…..as much as possible before the incentive cruise. I have been exercising before I start my Stampin' Up! day….otherwise I just get caught up in everything and forget. So far I have lost 13.5lb! So that is a great start.

[Ann]

I Shelli! I love your photos of life in Hawaii! I do have one question, which might seem odd, but I was wondering about your name badges. I notice you wear them all the time, even during your trips to the beach. Is that a personal choice, to remind you of your mission, or are you always "on duty" during a mission?
Just wondering! Enjoy the rest of your time in Hawaii!