We did make it to bed around 10:15PM or so last night. Hubby was weird, in a sense. He wasn't real thrilled that I wanted the TV off - and I chose to read one of my new books last night (and got 3/4 of the way through it! Didn't want to finish it last night - lol - can I still count it as one for this year finished although I started it last year?) Hubby fussed with his phone last night (he really does need a life.) When he whined about being bored, I told him he needed to read and do something productive, not read through all the political things on his phone. That didn't go over well. Anyway, I was ready to go to bed around 9PM... he turned the TV on to watch the new year celebrations. I could care less. He whined... we didn't have our usual cheese and crackers and a glass a wine to celebrate the new year! I paused... I don't remember doing that 'every' year.... but to appease him, I pulled it together for him to make him happy. So it ended up we were up until after 10PM. a new year doesn't change anything.... it's just a new day with one year ending and another beginning.
Today won't be much different than other Sundays other than I am speaking at the RV park today. After that we will probably 'have' to stop and get brunch somewhere since we don't eat breakfast before we leave, and you know how hubby is about skipping meals. Sometime today I need to check on my daughter and granddaughter's cats - they are in New Mexico until tomorrow so I am to check on their food and water. I literally forgot (confession) to go yesterday to my daughter's to check on Chloe and Lily... I love her cats and they come to me and give me kisses (well, Lily does) when I go over. Chloe will let me pet her. I had checked the night before and their dishes were still full and they had plenty of water. Forgetting to go yesterday isn't a big deal... but I do need to go today and check on them. They all will be heading back tomorrow. I asked Siri to remind me by noon that I need to go over there; don't want to forget again. It's not something I usually do.
Nothing is on the agenda for today other than church and feeding the cats. I wonder if there is a football game; if not, hubby will be wanting to watch a movie since we didn't watch any last night. Who am I kidding. He always wants the TV on and a game or movies or a show on. I enjoy the peace and quiet - and a good book. Wonder if I will be able to finish this one today so I can mark one finished for 2023.
Today is the first day of the rest of your life. We've all heard that saying before. And, technically, it is the first day of the new year. We always set our goals or resolutions or whatever to begin on the first. It could be the first day of the year. It could be a Sunday or Monday, whichever you consider the first day of the week. So today is all firsts -
Sunday - first day of week
January 1 - first day of month
January 1, 2023 - first day of new year
Wouldn't it be awesome to make a goal today, that you would follow for the rest of your life? How may times will this happen to have all firsts line up like today?
If today is truly the first day of the rest of your life - what does that look like for you?
I'm starting a couple things today.... the Forty/Forty - I think I told you about that already. One mile a day for forty days, starting today. I'll get my mile in later, although I think I need to ask Siri to remind me to do it. Glad I have a treadmill. Or maybe I will 'bite the bullet and see if the gym is open - but then, it IS a holiday, although most of us get tomorrow off (YAY ME). So looking forward to tomorrow off. If the tree doesn't come down today, it will come down tomorrow for sure.
Started reading in Genesis in my Bible. Starting is the first part to get through the Bible in one year. (goal)
Starting another book 'Dear Abba', that I've started a few times over the years and never finished. It isn't a 'read through' book; it requires you to respond to questions. I get started but because it does take time to write things out and think about them... I end up running out of time then get discouraged. I could make that a goal to finish it this year.
The first day of the rest of my life. What would I want to change to make this year what I want it to be?
I feel I need to do MY part and make my own changes within, so that I can accomplish whatever goals I set for myself. I need to MAKE time to read more, if that is the change I want to make. I need to WATCH what I eat if I want to lose weight (and not just every bite, but what the food is). I need to CONTACT/TRAVEL to visit my granddaughter and great-grandchild if I want to develop a closer relationship with them. I need to MAKE BETTER CHOICES of things that I do. I need to CHOOSE words carefully when speaking with others. I need to be BETTER PREPARED to give a good word when it is needed. Yeah, I have some things I need to work on.
What about you? What would you like different about yourself? Sometimes changes in others starts with changes in ourselves. Give that some thought.
Ok - need to jump in the shower - after all, it IS Sunday. Just kidding. Yes, I do need a shower, but not just because it is Sunday. I DO take showers most days. I do like to smell decent.
Hope that 2022 ended with things the way you want them - and if not, I pray that 2023 brings you one step closer to building relationships that bless you, goals that build you up, and that in 2023 you will commit yourself to the ONE who can help you achieve all things. It's all about Jesus. Life begins and ends with Him. Won't you make today, the first day of the week, first day of the new year, the first day of the new month.... the first day of the rest of your life... a commitment to follow Jesus and seek His face? It is one goal, one decision, that you will never regret.
Blessings!
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