The first day to the last year of my life

OK, so I know it has been a while since I posted.  I am in fact, still alive.  A lot of why I have not been posting is due to the fact that essentially, everything is still the same and I am sure everyone, including myself, were getting sick of the same type of negative blog.  So I have taken a step back and am reinventing myself.  Starting Monday July 8^th, I will be starting the last year of my life challenge by Clint Arthur.  If you have never heard of this, then I suggest looking it up or follow along with me through my experience.  Basically I will be living this next year as if it were my last (within reason of course as I am the type of person to blow all my money and go travel the world or something).  There are a couple on concept that although common sense, I have never done as for me it seemed too difficult, or there were other things in my life to take precedence.  However, this next year will be about me.  For starters, and this one will be a challenge for me, I am to dress everyday as if I were going to a job interview.  Well I am a mom to two very young kids and have self esteem issues that prevent me from spending money on an outfit when I know I will still dislike the way I look, that typically my uniform includes a pair of comfy (and ill looking) pair of shorts, a baggy T-shirt, and a bun.  However, starting Monday this uniform will change.

I have also set the goal, not to work out every day, but to walk and be active; hopefully by the end of the year I will be “working out” on a day to day basis.  Note: the goal is not to lose weight, but to be healthy.  I want to also try and make a goal of taking a picture once a month to see if there is a noticeable change in my weight, posture, happiness, etc

I also plan on trying to be more aware of my dreams, and when/if I remember a dream on waking I will also make my blog my dream journal.  I am hoping all of this combined will help with the depression I feel as well as give me more control in my life as I start over.