Are You Getting In The Way?

This past weekend I got my hands on Tyrese Gibson's new book "How to Get Out of Your Own Way", and couldn't help but to recognize numerous ways in which I have indulged in self-sabotage, laziness and apathy towards reaching some goals that I would like to achieve in my lifetime. I know that if I was on my death bed today I would have some serious regrets.

Why is it I'm able to achieve some goals but flounder when it comes to the goals that would enrich my life, others, and overall make me a better person? For instance, I've always wanted to be athletic. Even though, I actually enjoy working out for the most part and as I get older I recognize how moving more can help - to well move more - I don't do much to recognize my athletic dreams ! How do I get out of my way? How do I stop the cycle of starting and stopping achieving a dream that I solely have the power to make come true?

I see the runners, cyclists, snowboarders, even weekend tennis players and I want in! So I'm giving myself permission to live the way I want for one year. In this year, I'm going to get out my way to embark on living the life I've always wanted, I'm going to train so that I can hit the slopes next winter without being a sore mess! It's going to be a uphill battle but I hope to see you at the top!

Gardening - A Wish List Item Come True!

Last year, I wrote a wish list of items that I would like to see happen or achieve in my life. Today one of my wishes is coming true - I'm starting a garden!

I got an all in one kit from Eldorado Heirloom Seeds to start my garden. At $109.95 it's a bit pricey, but I thought it would be a nice start for a newbie like myself to gardening, since it includes 67 varieties of Non-GMO/Hybrid seeds, DVD/CD instructions, as well as a free bottle of their 100% Organic Vegetable Thrive.

Using heirloom seeds there will be a difference in the produce from which I am used to and something new for my palate, as well as the potential to use the seeds for the next year's planting.

I'm excited to have fresh produce that I helped to grow - to create new recipes, can my own tomato sauce, save some money, as well as helping to tamper down my paranoia of being as self sufficient as possible in these economic times.

If all goes well - I hope to expand my gardening to raising some livestock so I can get a little closer to my "Little House On The Prairie" dreams. Wish me luck!