As we waited in line for an hour and a half to ride Peter Pan's Flight at Disney World, Nancy suggested we make goals for 2009. I thought it seemed a little silly at first, because who actually keeps New Year's resolutions? But I do love to make lists, and I thought it would be good to have some general goals for myself that didn't have to be specific to 2009. So I made a list of 11 things, and I've actually stuck with it. Well, a little bit, anyway.
Last week it occurred to me that my accountability partner and I have not exactly been accountable to each other recently. Or ever, for that matter. Back when our small group had like, 12 girls in it, we were assigned accountability partners. I specifically requested Whitney; I just had this impression that we would be good for each other. I think that truly was God giving me that idea, because I love that girl dearly, and I think out of all the girls in our group, she is the perfect one to be my AP. Anyway, an AP is just like it sounds- someone who holds you accountable. But I think Whitney and I always saw it as we just have each others' backs more than anyone else in the group. We pray for each other and know each other's life stories and talk to each other about faith and life. But we've never really done the accountability thing; I guess because we didn't know what to hold each other accountable to. Recently there's been an issue in my life with people thinking that I'm doing something wrong. But if I don't believe it's wrong, and it's not hurting anyone, what right do they have to tell me that? So it's very hard to do the AP thing if you're not clear on what each other's standards are.
I started thinking that Whitney and I should share lists of goals with each other and try to hold each other accountable. Last night we met and shared lists, and it was nice to see that we had a few things in common. Maybe we can work on those things together.
I'm not going to share all my goals here because they're personal, but some of them fall into 3 categories: faith, fitness, finances. Fitness I have started on. I'm seeing my personal trainer twice a week and I love strength training. Still not a fan of cardio, but maybe that will come with time. Although it's kind of expensive, it's giving me a reason to get my butt to the gym.
In the faith area, I want to start attending a church regularly. I've really had trouble finding a church I like in the city, and once you stop going, it's really hard to get back in the routine. But I miss this, so I'm going to make the effort. Also, when I haven't been to church in a while, I start to feel all gunky inside. Like my soul is all dirty and disgusting. I know I'm a better person when I'm going to church.
Three of my goals were financial. I want to save a certain amount per paycheck, keep a minimum balance in my checking account, and pay off my credit cards. Whitney had this gleam in her eye as she read these goals; I have a feeling I'm going to start getting emails asking what my checking account balance is. She's really good with money.
But oddly enough, I'm looking forward to having someone check up on me (who's not my mom or dad). And I really hope I can do the same for her. I am determined to be a new and improved Erin in 2009.
Last week it occurred to me that my accountability partner and I have not exactly been accountable to each other recently. Or ever, for that matter. Back when our small group had like, 12 girls in it, we were assigned accountability partners. I specifically requested Whitney; I just had this impression that we would be good for each other. I think that truly was God giving me that idea, because I love that girl dearly, and I think out of all the girls in our group, she is the perfect one to be my AP. Anyway, an AP is just like it sounds- someone who holds you accountable. But I think Whitney and I always saw it as we just have each others' backs more than anyone else in the group. We pray for each other and know each other's life stories and talk to each other about faith and life. But we've never really done the accountability thing; I guess because we didn't know what to hold each other accountable to. Recently there's been an issue in my life with people thinking that I'm doing something wrong. But if I don't believe it's wrong, and it's not hurting anyone, what right do they have to tell me that? So it's very hard to do the AP thing if you're not clear on what each other's standards are.
I started thinking that Whitney and I should share lists of goals with each other and try to hold each other accountable. Last night we met and shared lists, and it was nice to see that we had a few things in common. Maybe we can work on those things together.
I'm not going to share all my goals here because they're personal, but some of them fall into 3 categories: faith, fitness, finances. Fitness I have started on. I'm seeing my personal trainer twice a week and I love strength training. Still not a fan of cardio, but maybe that will come with time. Although it's kind of expensive, it's giving me a reason to get my butt to the gym.
In the faith area, I want to start attending a church regularly. I've really had trouble finding a church I like in the city, and once you stop going, it's really hard to get back in the routine. But I miss this, so I'm going to make the effort. Also, when I haven't been to church in a while, I start to feel all gunky inside. Like my soul is all dirty and disgusting. I know I'm a better person when I'm going to church.
Three of my goals were financial. I want to save a certain amount per paycheck, keep a minimum balance in my checking account, and pay off my credit cards. Whitney had this gleam in her eye as she read these goals; I have a feeling I'm going to start getting emails asking what my checking account balance is. She's really good with money.
But oddly enough, I'm looking forward to having someone check up on me (who's not my mom or dad). And I really hope I can do the same for her. I am determined to be a new and improved Erin in 2009.
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