Happy Holidays

I hope that everyone has had a great holiday season so far and is looking forward to the New Year!


New Years Resolutions are something we all make, if we admit or not. It's normally something along the lines of lose weight, save money, do this, do that, blah blah blah.


I've been thinking about resolutions lately, and it shouldn't only be for when the New Year starts. Partly, why I started this blog, in December. I know I can make changes whenever I want...just have to stick to them.


So here's my resolutions:


1--Not just lose weight, but GET HEALTHY! In all aspects-psychically, emotionally, mentally, etc


2--Learn how to live on a Peace Corps budget. I mean, yes, I've been on this budget for how long (since March 2009) and I still cant figure it out. I need a class. This will also apply to living on a budget in general after Peace Corps. 


3--Make time for myself, but balance that with friends, family (real or Costa Rican) and work. I need to do a little more of all of these. 


What are your Any-Time-Of-Year Resolutions? (yes, I changed the name).


Christmas was ok. I went to where my boyfriend is currently living. Too cold and too windy, with nothing to do and 9 other people in a house the size of most peoples living room (or smaller). But whatever, good company and atleast I wasn't alone. We're going to be actually celebrating when I get back to my house (which is all decorated with tree and everything) tomorrow afternoon! Yay for (finally) opening presents!!! Everyone here also has the flu virus, which seems to be attacking me, so I am taking it easy and trying to not get sick right now. So the getting psychically healthy part (diet/exercise) will commence when I dont feel like a Mac truck has run me over. I think thats far. Atleast I brought food with me this time, so theres no eating oil with a side of rice/beans haha. yummmy right? no. awful. Not even most Ticos would like this food. it's that bad.


SIDE NOTE: There is a chicken living in my boyfriends room. It now has babies. Super cute and I want one. But I want it to stay little forever. Grown-up hens aren't cute. Baby chicks are :) Pix to come! (weird that theres a chicken living in his room though right? whens that last time you heard that? I bet never!)


Whats the plans for New Years Eve?


Hmm...At first it was going to be go out dancing and make it a date now. Now, (see resolution number 2), its going to be a stay in my town, hang with Canadians kinda night (low-key, free, and ride included!). It should be fun! I bought a new dress on a splurge (again, see resolution number 2), so it's kinda dressy, but whatever! I'm wearing it! It's NEW YEARS!


So, many moons ago I did this crazy, ballet inspired workout. Thinking, oh, haha you danced for 15 years, did this almost everyday! It not going to hurt at all. Again, wrong. (This is a common mistake I make about exercise ha) But I thought I'd include the link here, because it's easy, you dont need anything but a wall and a chair (and we all know there are plenty of those around here!) Maybe a stopwatch if you're lucky,but if you can count, you're fine too! So try this out if you want to feel sore for 3 days...but that sore-in-a-good-way feeling!


http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/isometric-exercises


Also, Womenshealthmag.com has some amazing recipes, FREE workouts you can download and print, and tips for just being overall healthy. I would suggest you take the time to check it out. It's online. It's free. Whats not to love?


Have a good, happy and SAFE New Years!