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entertainment, Family, Motherhood, New Year, Parenting, Resolutions, Screenplays, Trying something different, Writing
The New Year arrived with little fanfare at our home. No big party. The big boys and my husband stayed up late to watch a movie. The little guy and I went to be early. We don’t make a big deal about the New Year at our home. I guess we think of it as just another day.
As I look at 2012 I can say it was a good year. Most of it was spent redecorating our home. Endless hours of repairs, replacements and redo. I can’t believe we have done so much in such a short amount of time. We still have more to do, but the home does seem to be coming along well.
I didn’t make resolutions last year claiming I wasn’t into doing that. But this year I changed my mine. I didn’t get much accomplished last year with regards to my ‘midlife something’. I’m no further along figuring out a new career for myself than last year. So many people have given me so much advice on this topic I don’t know what to think anymore. However, I do know I need to stop taking and make something happen. So this year I have resolutions for 2013.
Before I talk about my resolutions I want to clarify something. I am a full-time mother by choice. I like my job, but I know I have more to offer. I was good as a Preschool Director, but the job was very demanding and I don’t think I can head back to that career without it negatively affecting my family. At least not while the Little Guy is still young. I would like to be in a leadership role, but there are few leadership positions that are part-time. So this is why I struggle.
For the New Year I have three resolutions. They are realistic and will make a huge difference in my life if I can get them accomplished. Ready…here they are.
Three New Resolutions for year 2013
Lose 5 pounds
Losing weight is always the top of everyone list for the New Year. I am no exception. I recently lost five pounds, so I only need to lost five more to feel good. I am sick of the ‘muffin top’ I have when I put on my jeans. Ten years ago I would have wanted to lost 10 pounds. But being hungry all the time isn’t worth it. I like food. I like eating. Nought said.
Write a screenplay or two
For three years I have had a television show idea in my head. I don’t know where it came from, but I have over time I have developed characters, storyline and plots. The show is a comedy about motherhood (what else?). I recently have made a friend in the movie industry who is a Director and we are meeting soon so she can give me a few tips and ideas. I have two other TV show ideas that also need to be developed. Are you surprised to read this goal? I am surprised too. What is most surprising is I don’t even watch TV. My goal is to learn how to write a screenplay and write one.
Write 500 blog posts
This is a goal I set for myself a long time ago. I’ve written 443 blog post already, so I am not far off from this goal. Writing 500 blog posts is like writing a book. If I can accomplish this goal I will mentally be able to say I am a writer.
So there you go. As I type the kids are fighting in the background. I’m trying to cook dinner. I have eight loads of laundry to fold. At a time like this I wonder if I will be able to make it through the night let alone accomplish resolutions.
Thank goodness I have 363 days to get it done. This is my year. Last year was supposed to be my year too, but I am really ready now. I want things to happen.
Bring it on…2013.
Hi. Randomly stumbled onto your blog. I’m a stay-at-home/midlife crisis/writer gal myself, also with the goal of writing a screenplay for the first time this year! So cheers to you and your goal. And since I’m here I’ll offer up a bit of advice by way of a book recommendation (isn’t that what the internet is for? To give and receive unsolicited advice??): “How to Write a Selling Screenplay” by Christopher Keane.
It came recommended to me by an actual screenwriter and when I finished I was immediately like: Let’s do this! Because it was no longer a giant and unknowable mystery. Hope it helps! Good luck to you.
Wow! I hit the publish button and here you are giving me a recommendation. Love the internet! Thank you. I need all the help I can get. I have so much to learn!
Good luck on achieving your goals this year.
I look forward to the show. So, who will you have playing me?
The show is a long way off. As for who to play you I was thinking John Goodman. What do you think?
If it is thin John Goodman, I am slightly intrigued. I think someone who is more handsome is actually more approriate.
I look forward to when it becomes an issue.
Who were you thinking?
Wow, your so interested. Very touching.
Anyway, people have mentioned Christian Slater to me in the past. I’m not so sure. I think Ken Olin of 30 something reminds me a bit of myself.
Oh…interesting. Hmm…I will have to think about it. Ken Olin is pretty darn cute. Are you really that cute?
You put me in a bind. Ahh what the hell. Sure, I am.
Well I do think those are all very attainable goals..My daughter writes screenplays (one is up for consideration now with a major network) so absolutely make it happen, it can..5#’s is not too tough either!!! I’m cheering you on from the sidelines!!!
PS- Love the new header picture.. it’s great!!!
How cool that your daughter writes screenplays. Not sure if this is will lead to something, but it seems silly to not write the idea down at least. Tried to keep the goals realistic. As for the new header photo I woke up one morning looking for milk for my coffee and apparently a battle had taken place in my fridge. Poor spiderman.
You can prob’ly lose 5 pounds, but the other 2?
I think I can do it…don’t you?
Of course you can do it!!