Sunday, December 30, 2012

Resolutions for Downtime! :)

Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have more free time.  Let's face it, as teachers, we don't really have typical 9-5 jobs.  It's more like 8-10... if you're lucky.  :)  With that said, this year, I want to make the most out of my free time and spend a little less time on the computer working on school stuff!  Since grad school is over... for now... I just might be able to accomplish everything I hope to check off of the proverbial list this year!  In 2013, I plan on making more time for ME... because as I said yesterday... balance is my biggest goal!  I want to enjoy the relationships I have and live life to the fullest!  Even though we have really fulfilling jobs, we can get really worn down if we don't take the time to recharge our batteries with hobbies, family, and friends!!!  This is my plan:











Now, it's your turn to share your plans!  Head on over to my sweet friend Amy's blog to link up!  :) 


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23 comments:

  1. amy.lemonsDecember 30, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Love all of them!

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  2. KristenDecember 30, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I loved reading this Amanda! You are so right about all of this. Ok, I need to go make a plan. If I don't talk to you before then HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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    1. AmandaDecember 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM

      Thanks, Kristen! Thanks for posting your most recent tutorial too! So helpful! :) You are a saint!

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  3. UnknownDecember 30, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    You bout summed it all up for all of us!! It's perfect!

    Amy Howbert
    Little Miss Organized
    amyhowbert1@gmail.com

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  4. SarahDecember 30, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I'll be getting on that elliptical as well ;)

    Sarah
    teachingiscolorful.blogspot.com

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    1. AmandaDecember 31, 2012 at 11:02 AM

      GREAT! Maybe we can hold each other accountable. :)

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  5. Lisa at Fourth and TenDecember 30, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Lorelai is such a cutie! :) My husband works even crazier hours than me, so we have pledged to have more date nights together too! :) Happy New Year, sweet friend!
    Lisa
    Fourth and Ten
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    1. AmandaDecember 31, 2012 at 11:02 AM

      Thanks, Lisa! I just love her to pieces! Can't wait for our meet-up! :)

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  6. Rachel SeymourDecember 30, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Good luck with your plan! I second all of those!! I don't have an elliptical, but I do need to use the one at the gym more! :)

    Rachel
    A-B-Seymour

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    1. AmandaDecember 31, 2012 at 11:02 AM

      Thanks, Rachel! :) Hope all of your goals go well too!

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  7. Erica BohrerDecember 30, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Awe, so cute!

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  8. Mrs. Richardson's ClassDecember 30, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Totally love the picture about making your house a home! If that is your decorating style, I want to see more pictures! ADORABLE! Love it! :)

    Amanda
    mrsrichardsonfirstgrade.blogspot.com

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    1. AmandaDecember 31, 2012 at 11:03 AM

      Thanks, Amanda! Yes, that's my decorating style! I may be a tad OCD and compulsive about decorating! I LOVE it! I always feel weird sharing too many pictures of my house though! Maybe a home decor blog is in order! Ha!

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  9. CupcakeDecember 30, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Great resolutions! I also need to do many of those!!
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

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  10. NancyDecember 31, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I hear ya! I love my job (I don't even really consider it a job but my mission field), but sometimes you just have to "get away from it all" so you will enjoy it even more!
    Happy New Year,
    Nancy

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    1. AmandaDecember 31, 2012 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks for always being so supportive, Nancy! You are just the sweetest. Your messages ALWAYS make me smile. :)

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  11. HalleDecember 31, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Those are great "downtime" goals! I like you with reddish hair, and Lorelai does look like a sweetie! More time with our animals is good for our health...not that we need any convincing!

    Happy New Year!

    Halle
    Across the Hall in 2nd Grade

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    1. AmandaDecember 31, 2012 at 11:05 AM

      Thanks, Halle! :) I just love my pup to pieces! I also like my reddish hair better. After going blonde for about two months, I learned that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Now I have to WORK to get it back to my natural color. Craziness! :)

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  12. Molly MaloyJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    I am with you on needing more "me" time!! Especially date nights with the hubby! And your sweet puppy is adorable!!!

    Molly
    Lessons with Laughter

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