2009 New Year's Resolution

I don't think I've ever had a resolution that worked. I've had a blessed 2007-2008. Lots of challenges, all overcomed. Although I went through a lot of anguish in 2008, lots of trials; God has blessed me abundantly with His eternal grace. As we end 2008, everyone's affected by the global economy downturn. I've watched with agony Sterling pounds dropped from a good 7 to 1RM, to now barely 5. Gritting my teeth even now!

I hope everything will be well again in 2009, although we're heading with a rocky start.

Here's my resolution (which a Type A plus personality like me find it hard to achieve):

1) Take things easy. Everything happens for a reason. God's grace will be sufficient to see me through.
2) Be a better wife.
3) Develop a subspecialty interest aka read more, do more audits, undertake a research project if possible.
4) Be a better daughter.
5) Keep in touch with friends who matter.
6) Be a better sister.
7) Whine less, do more, speak less harshly, do not swear.
8) Be more optimistic about life - it's not always doom and gloom. Be thankful.
9) Try to go home...oh I miss home.
10) Perfect my culinary skills.
and the last but not least resolution that I always make every year but never keep:

Strenghten my faith in Christ and try to lead a true Christian life. Easy to say...more difficult than getting the pounds stronger I believe.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009...........HOPE WE ARE ALL BLESSED IN ALL WAYS POSSIBLE, AND SEE THE GOOD IN WHATEVER ADVERSITIES THAT MAY COME.