2012 Resolutions

I have not blogged in months. There has truly been nothing noteworthy to say. I'm not sure anything I say is ever noteworthy, but today I will post my new year's resolutions.

Resolutions 2012

#1 My first resolution is financial. I will say little more specifically, except that I give God only what first comes from His hand. (1 Chronicles 29:14) I want to view all of my finances that way.

#2 To practice my femininity. This resolution has so many aspects.

Some of it is physical: being careful to wear modest clothing. I want to cover my head more often, and wear skirts more.

Some of it is in lifestyle: To be the one who sits on the floor when there aren't enough seats. To clean. To learn how to cook and bake exceptionally well (and without boxed food). To practice hostessing and hospitality. To let men be the man and be the lady when they open doors for me, or ask to carry my laundry, or whatever - to be the weaker instead of trying to be so independent and strong all the time. To learn more sewing techniques instead of just throwing fabric together and hoping it works. To learn and practice skills that will be useful in marriage and motherhood, especially at work as a nanny in nurturing, caring for, and training children. Doing good, especially in the community and neighborhood. Learning skills to be a homemaker. Being a good listener, and a good helper.

And some of it is inward: Cultivating a gentle and quiet spirit. Submitting to authority inwardly as well as outwardly. I’m sure the list could go on and on.

#3 To read 52 books this year (that's about 1 book a week). I plan to write a brief review of every book I read this year too so that I can keep them all straight in my head. I will hopefully post these once a month.