Weekend Reflections: Thoughts about 2013 and 2014
Mini berries on a branch
The last weekend of 2013. Time really passes so fast. December has been a really busy month as the kids are on holidays and we have been on vacations, play dates and lots of outings with the kids.
This week we celebrated Christmas with a lunch gathering with the family and relatives and next week we will be celebrating the New Year. It has been great meeting up with them as the last time that we saw each other was during Chinese New Year.
This year has been a really hectic year and looking back I’ve managed to cross out quite a bit on my list of resolutions for 2013.
However there are still certain areas like weight management and spritual guidance which will certainly need more work on.
For Myself
Focus on more healthy eating and exercising. Target weight is getting back to 60kg first.Reading up and learning more about how to use my DSLR- Test out the recipes in the cook books that I have acquired in 2012.
- To brush up on my French and Japanese.
For the blog
- To increase readership even further and break the 15K FB Fan mark.
Get more sponsors and campaigns.To double blog income.
For the kids
Engage them in more family based activities and teach them more life skills.- Read scripture together with the kids bi-weekly with follow up activities weekly.
- Pray together before meals .
Focus on both academic and physical development for each child.
For the family
Go on family vacations at least twice a year.Spend time outdoors with the kidsWatch movies or have games night once a month.
For our relationship
Have a couple night once a month or as often as possible.- Go on a couple trip without the kids.
Pray together
In the coming days I will be putting together my resolutions for 2014 and also finalizing up the new timetables and schedule for myself and the kids. It will certainly be more challenging and interesting come 2014 as I will be putting many new plans which I have been pondering upon into action. I’m optimistic that I will be able to see my desired results once the plans have been executed.
What are your thoughts about 2013 and 2014?
December 30, 2013 @ 9:56 am
Wow you’ve certainly accomplished much for 2013. Wishing you all the best for your plans and goals for the new year ahead 🙂
December 30, 2013 @ 5:56 pm
2013 was an incredibly challenging year for me but it taught me a lot about myself and my resilient spirit. Other than getting more blog sponsorships/earning a bit more, my blogging goals were not fully met. Ironically, I had lots of completed posts in draft form that I ended up not publishing so it wasn’t ideas or time that stopped me; it was mostly health and family matters. This year brought me closer to my faith and relationship with God and for that I am grateful. I know 2014 will be infinitely better and I wish you much joy too.
Hugs,
Elizabeth
December 31, 2013 @ 2:39 am
I think I can’t tick off most of mine for 2013 hiks…kudos to you!
January 1, 2014 @ 3:18 am
You did an awesome job on keeping up with your goals. I never wrote down my goals but I have gained a ton of new followers this year. And I found some additional ways to make money. I hope the trend continues. 🙂 You had a great year and can’t wait to see what happens in 2014.