resolutions

I like the thought of resolutions. There's nothing like the excitement of a brand new year to get you motivated to change things about yourself and your life that you've been putting off. There's hope at the beginning of the new year and inspiration to make you think that "This year will be different!"

I like the thought of resolutions, but that's about it; nothing really comes from it. But, I am a list maker, which sort of ties to making resolutions; I like making lists. Half the time, I either lose said list or I just ignore it. But, I'm really good at making them.

This year, after the calendar flipped from 2015 to 2016, I began making a list in my mind. Usually, I write it down on paper, but since I was deep in a bout of depression where my bed seemed to hold me prisoner (3 months, yikes!), I just laid there and thought.

Note to self: DO NOT MAKE RESOLUTIONS WHILE DEPRESSED.

Just don't.

Anyway, on the days that I was able to crawl out of bed and force myself to do something, I ended up baking or cooking. And, despite my inconsistency of being in the kitchen, I've come to realize that I'm pretty decent with food. I've had success with cooking dinner and baking breads and desserts that the kids always request, so it stands to reason that one of my tentative resolutions is to cook and bake more (still working on the housecleaning, but I'll get there...eventually).

Pinterest has been my ally. I am now the proud owner of at least 10 boards (I think I'm a bit OCD when it comes to Pinterest), all for different types of recipes and tips. Plus, I'm slowly in the process of putting together a binder full of mine and the kids' favorite recipes.

Everything is off to a good start, I think.

Hopefully, I can follow through and keep things going.