At the beginning of a new year, many start to make resolutions. Losing weight, improving finances, spending quality time with family, etc. etc. etc. I too made resolutions and have started towards their completion. We are starting the second part of the year and I’m ready to document. But what do we really get out of this journey. Change is scary but needed to grow. One must start with reflecting on the broken or misplaced pieces  and how to either put them back together for perfection or make something brand new.

Okay, let’s get introductions out of the way.

1. Mother.
2. Educated.
3. Employed.
4. Christian.
5. Single.

Kinda vague, I know. But when you start adding on to descriptions, society tends to stereotype and judge without hearing the message that is being sent. And I want readers to be able to relate to this journey in hopes it will make you laugh, cry, reflect, encourage someone else, offer feedback, and give you an Ahhhhhhh moment.

My goals for this year are based on the symbolism of the Phoenix Bird – REBIRTH. I have a Marketing background so yes, I wrote my goals in the form of a marketing plan. Thats just my style. Mission statements, bullet points, and paragraphs.

And these are not just my goals. Number 1 of my introduction was Mother. My now 12 year old daughter will be joining the journey as she prepares herself (and me) for the next chapter —- THE TEENAGE YEARS (dun dun duuuuuuuunnnnnnn).

That being said, here are our goals for the year.

• Return to my journey to be closer to God
• Improve work/life balance
• WORKOUT!!! Lose 30 pounds and stay healthy.
• Complete the journey to be accepted to a doctorate program
• Finalize startup companies
• Family trip to Disney World/Disneyland
• Family trip to international location (Toronto, London, or Cancun)
• To earn all A’s by the end of the school year
• Volunteer at the animal shelters
• Stay happy!!!

Of course, we’ll share stories about each bullet point as these are our Mommy Daughter Adventures.