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THIS YEAR, I ...

12/31/2020

"This year I ..."
How would you complete this sentence? What are your dreams and goals for 2021? Are you hoping to take that trip that got canceled? Want to read a book a week? Would you like to be more generous, more fit? Let's share our plans for the new year. On the 29th we'll draw a name and someone will receive this journal and very cool beachy necklace. I might be you!
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94 Comments

Kathleen O'Donnell

1/1/2021 06:36:37 am

This year I am going to try to let the grief of 2020 go, but not forgetting the people I love, that I lost last year.. I want my heart to be lighter.

Frances Rhyne

1/1/2021 06:45:00 am

In 2021 I hope to continue to keep a positive attitude and
stay healthy.

Joann Hunter

1/1/2021 06:45:43 am

I would like to be able to spend more time with my family.

Lori Byrd

1/1/2021 06:47:18 am

This year I plan to get the vaccine shot as soon as I can. I also plan to have a healthy husband soon as soon as his open heart surgery in early January is done. And this summer, throw the biggest bbq ever with all my loved ones and friends.

Ann Wood

1/1/2021 06:49:04 am

I would love to be able to get out more & be around family and friends. Hopefully do some traveling & find a way to deal with the grief of losing my father & father-in-law which feels so consuming.

Katrina Dehart

1/1/2021 06:50:23 am

This year I plan on being comfortable in my skin and to appreciate every moment while creating new memories.

Robyn K

1/1/2021 07:06:17 am

This year I will stop letting people get the better of me.

Muriel Logan

1/1/2021 07:19:42 am

I resolve to be more patient, kind, and understanding with every person I come in contact with.

Clarita Goodspeed link

1/1/2021 07:28:34 am

For a Much healthier and Safer New Year

Valerie Hildebrand

1/1/2021 07:48:24 am

This year I am excited to expand the beautiful garden I created last spring/summer....from concrete and emptiness there is now color and beauty...ahhh...can't wait to get going!

Ginger Kentzell

1/1/2021 07:51:36 am

This year I will commit to a regular writing schedule to finish a novel plus daily Journaling. To improve my health, I commit to daily steps either outside walks, weather permitting, or on the treadmill. And the biggest commitment is to always be kind.

Vicki Wurgler

1/1/2021 08:02:14 am

three goals I think I can keep are declutter my home, get more sleep and eat less sugar

Anne

1/1/2021 08:07:21 am

This year will bring happiness, enjoyment, family and travel which I look forward to greatly. Being even more helpful, kind and giving to all I encounter.

Kathy Bennett

1/1/2021 08:09:30 am

This year I want to be kinder to myself. Others don't understand the pain I am in from a rare disability & why I am unable to do things. I need to educate individuals on transverse myelitis instead of being frustrated. Enjoyable part of my life is reading your books and now Gerhardt's. 🤗❤

Patricia Harris

1/1/2021 08:34:29 am

This year I plan to be more positive. And I am hoping that we get to have a real birthday party for my grandsons first birthday.

Sharlene Wegner

1/1/2021 08:44:50 am

Not to be cliche, but this year I want to lose 30 lbs. My back has been hurting for 2 weeks and I think shoveling snow with the extra weight I put on is the cause.

Mary Harp

1/1/2021 08:46:04 am

To make a few roads trips to see our oldest son and his wife in Nevada, my sister and her family in Texas, along with my husband's sister and husband in Arkansas. Go to Indiana to visit his oldest sister and husband and our extended families there.

JEAN MESS

1/1/2021 08:46:24 am

SMILE AND BE HAPPY

Sheri Wong

1/1/2021 08:50:19 am

I think having a positive attitude and doing little things that make me happy will go along way in 2021!

bn100

1/1/2021 09:15:36 am

will exercise more

Linda Johnson link

1/1/2021 09:18:51 am

I love to read and want to read more in 2021. My whole family, mom and both sisters enjoy reading. We explore new authors and pass along to each other. I inspire to take more pictures this year and hold onto as many memories as possible.

judy bortz

1/1/2021 09:21:15 am

This year I would like to see people come together, hate less and be considerate of others.

Gail Hollingsworth

1/1/2021 09:38:05 am

I have a personal goal of getting more active. On Jan 6th I’m getting a right hip replacement. After a year of rehab after an auto accident Feb 6, I want to be able to get outside and move more.

Lisa Thompson Bland

1/1/2021 09:43:03 am

My goals for 2021 are to to see Family and Friends that I wasn’t able to.
To check off some of the things on my bucket list.
To continue to read books everyday.
To Do Undo Others As I Would Have Them Do Unto Me

Teresa Allen

1/1/2021 10:15:33 am

This year I plan to keep in touch more with family and friends. It has been a lonely year and I gave taken those people for granted in the past.

Dawn Anderson

1/1/2021 10:30:56 am

This year, I will stop getting in my own way.

Danielle

1/1/2021 10:57:38 am

This year I am going to eat better and exercise as well as keep positive about life

Tashia Jennings

1/1/2021 11:20:51 am

This year I plan to be realistic in my goals and expectations. This year I plan to focus on my family and myself and taking each day with a grain of salt and greeting each day with a new smile. A new beginning. Knowing each day will be different from yesterday.

Donna Reed

1/1/2021 11:28:15 am

This year I hope with Covid vaccines to be able to have my grandsons at my house for the first time.

Colleen Fernandes

1/1/2021 12:57:21 pm

Having a good attitude and being flexible are my keys to making 2021 a great year.

Shirley Meadows

1/1/2021 12:59:19 pm

I hope to have more time for reading and quilting. I am determined to finish clearing out my late parents home and finishing things there.

Sally Cline

1/1/2021 01:55:25 pm

This year I plan to get into better shape, lose a few pounds and walk more. I spent too much of last year in my rocker!!

Annie Durkin

1/1/2021 02:09:39 pm

For 2021 I am going to try very hard to let go of things that don't matter - anger at all that happened in 2020, including the fact that I have yet to be able to bury my father who died on Easter Sunday. I want to reduce the mental and physical minutiae that tends to clutter my heart and my home! Wish me Luck!

Judy Pflueger

1/1/2021 02:17:06 pm

This year I plan to "play it forward." I don't have much money but at least once a month I plan to pay for the person behind me at McDonald's.

Mary Mannella

1/1/2021 02:32:40 pm

This year I want to be more active and drink alot more water.
I also want to be able to give my family & friends lots of hugs again.

Linda George

1/1/2021 02:38:03 pm

This year I plan to see my granddaughter Eva who was born last March. Her family lives in another state and we have not been able to travel to see her because of the pandemic.

Susan

1/1/2021 03:01:20 pm

Will continue to strive to be healthy physically and mentally.

Peggy Clayton

1/1/2021 03:06:49 pm

I always keep the same resolution as I am over the age of making big changes in my life so mine is to read and review a new author to me every month. I review every book I read but the new authors I want to have a chance so I want to read a new to me author and also review those books along with all the other books I review. Happy New Year to all!

Robin Myers

1/1/2021 04:30:54 pm

I would like to be a blessing to others in the coming year. I spent a good portion of 2020praying with others. I will continue to pray, but hopefully I will be able to do it in person.

Mary Beth Schwarz

1/1/2021 05:10:24 pm

This year I will continue to read 1-2 books per week and write in my journal my thoughts and feelings as we get the vaccines and get closer to a new normal life. Our old normal lives are so treasured, but we will enjoy the new normal since it will have more freedom to do things than in 2020.

Tracy Gibson link

1/1/2021 06:02:25 pm

This year, I am implementing the marble jar. Too often I forget about my small achievements and focus on my failures. I want to shift my mindset and celebrate all the positives in my life. Each time I make an achievement throughout the day, I put a marble in the jar. Then at the end of the week, I count the marbles and put $1 in savings for each marble. At the end of 2021, I will use this money to reward myself with something to celebrate myself and my achievements - a solo vacation, a spa day, or something else well-deserved!

Karen Zapczynski

1/1/2021 06:43:05 pm

This year, I want to treat myself better. This past year, the family lost our mom to covid. Being executor of her affairs was "hard work" that I found very challenging, but I told myself that I owed this challenge to my mom for all she did for us. I also had some medical bumps in my road that I am working through with physical therapy. I want to spread a little sunshine to those that I have the opportunity to meet and help but I cannot due that if I continue to carry this dark cloud overhead.
2021---shine on :)

Jenny Tolentino

1/1/2021 06:59:33 pm

want the year to go smoother than last year! Keep your expectations reasonable and pray for the peace in this world.

Barbara Ross

1/1/2021 08:38:23 pm

This year, I hope to spend more time with my son and his wife! I also hope to plan a trip.

Debra J Pruss

1/1/2021 08:39:52 pm

I want to read 80 books this year. I want to work on decluttering the house. We moved in with my Mom about 10 years ago. She has a lot of paperwork and items that we no longer use. We need to work on getting rid of a lot of it. It will give more floor space. (We live in a six room house). We are all three handicapped. When Mom comes home from the rehab center, she will be using an electric wheelchair.

denise

1/1/2021 11:22:21 pm

I intend to enjoy the time with my kids. My two older boys are both graduating from college, one with a Doctorate and one with a Master's, and the younger one is movie 1600 miles away.

Diana Hardt

1/1/2021 11:57:06 pm

This year I would like to visit my brother and his family. They live in Spain and we already had gotten plane tickets before the pandemic started to see them during the summer and had to cancel.

Teresa Kurtz

1/2/2021 05:15:00 am

This year I plan on taking my final class to obtain my masters plus 30 for my job. In a bigger goal I am going to change my eating habits and exercise. Need to set an example for my kids.

Clare O'Beara

1/2/2021 08:14:26 am

This year I am going to complete my degree and graduate - let's hope it's a graduation in person, not on line. Every single day I do some work towards my final assignments. Good wishes to everyone in this coming year.

Sheila C

1/2/2021 01:06:23 pm

This year I plan to read more books than I read last year (102), see my extended family if it is safe to do so, spend time with my newest granddaughter (she is due in March), spend time with my husband of 45 years. Here’s to a wonderful new year!!!

Cindy Dearden

1/2/2021 01:32:25 pm

2021, I hope the borders open up so we can see our long time friends in the USA! Happy New Year 2021!

Heidi

1/3/2021 04:08:34 am

This year I plan to spend more time concentrating on things that I enjoy - taking more walks, spending more time with my family (whether that is by emailing more, calling more or writing more letters or actually being able to visit), and reading more books.

Bobbi

1/3/2021 08:08:54 am

This year I plan on exercising more! I also plan on reading a lot more. Happy New Year!!!

Thanks for the chance!

Robyn Lee

1/4/2021 11:17:23 am

This year I want to see more positive in life than negative. I want to have the best BBQ and/or wiener roast with the whole family being together whenever possible.

Amy Bradsher

1/4/2021 11:56:33 am

Make running a regular habit! I was working on this last year but fell a few months ago and got hurt. The weather changed while I was healing and it's been hard to go out in the dark and cold now to start again. I want to improve this and be healthier.

Debra Krill

1/4/2021 12:28:20 pm

This year I want to draw myself closer to God, and my family! Plan more trips and time with my husband. Be kinder to those who are in need of love and goodness in their lives. Give more of myself to others and cut back on selfish wants and or meaningless material goods, and to appreciate all I have and not take this life for granted.

Julie McGowan

1/4/2021 12:34:24 pm

This year I plan to start working out with my almost 14 year old son to lose some weight, I also plan to be more communicative with my oldest daughter and help her through all her troubles. Those are the two things that I need to work on the most.

Barbara J Miller

1/4/2021 01:02:43 pm

This year I hope to unclutter my home and huge garage. I plan to learn a few new things, try some new crafts, make more time for me and my furbabies, and just enjoy life to its fullest.

Pam Brais

1/4/2021 01:21:11 pm

My goals for 2021 are to start getting our house organized and fix all the little “honey do’s” that go along with home ownership and to start a flower garden in the front yard.

Jeannie S Chambers

1/4/2021 01:57:43 pm

In 2021, I am going to try (no, I WILL) finish another book, at least one. Although amidst all the trials, fear and worry mongering of 2020, we had a great year in our small (2 broker) real estate and vacation rental business, but I didn't make the time to write. It wasn't just about time, it was a despondency like I've never felt before. I'm hoping that when I MAKE myself get back into writing, that will melt away.
I love some of the other comments to this post too, and want to add an AMEN to many of them.
Happy New Year Sheila and Gerhardt!

Ilana Rabone

1/4/2021 03:47:13 pm

In 2021, my goal is to lose weight and improve my health. I set this goal every year but this year I'm finally going to succeed!!!

Karen Torrance

1/4/2021 05:41:45 pm

Daughter finally left her abusive husband, took her girls and moved into an apartment. Since March,he has threatened to blow her head off, blocked her in so she couldn’t go to work and call and threatened anything you could think of. He is an alcoholic and now bipolar. Dr says it’s alcohol poisoning and withdrawal psychosis. He has been “my son” since he was 16 and became official son in law 35 years later. Divorce will be coming but it’s so hard for us. Restraining orders are in place. Hope this year brings some closure for them.

Brenda Cipriano

1/4/2021 06:08:12 pm

I will try to continue to be a kind & caring person in 2021.

Stella Hurt

1/4/2021 06:17:28 pm

2021 praying for a better year, pushing through one day at a time.arent putting off untill tomorrow what i can do today, stella will be taking one day at a time..

Tracy Hidde

1/4/2021 06:28:25 pm

This year I want to be a healthier me. Physically and mentally. 2020 was tough but good. I want to let the past go and embrace my new life.

Trudie Fetterman

1/4/2021 07:00:37 pm

This year I want to spend time on beaches, lots of beaches in different places!

Lynette

1/4/2021 08:01:25 pm

This year I’m going to try to get more sleep, and drink less caffeine.

Carol Runke

1/4/2021 09:35:12 pm

This year I plan on wearing my Choose to Be Nice Shirt more often and to continue posting positive quotes on my FB page. Several FB friends have told me how much they like to read my posts. I am looking forward to doing things with friends and family. A big family Thanksgiving and Christmas is in the works this year. We missed celebrating as a family. A ZOOM call just doesn't do it! I also am looking forward to spending more time with my grandsons who are 2 and 5. I am praying for a healthier year for myself this year. There were too many health issues in 2020. During COVID, I let my housekeeping skills slip so I am unorganized.

Sheila Golding

1/4/2021 11:04:42 pm

This year, I am going to make time for me. I am always taking care of everyone else.

kim hansen

1/5/2021 02:02:16 am

Looking forward to moving this year.

fran

1/5/2021 11:37:03 am

I want to get more exercise

Twila Mason

1/5/2021 01:52:13 pm

My goal for 2021 is to actively practice gratitude. List every day what I’m grateful for and focus on the positives.

Becky Collins

1/5/2021 04:33:07 pm

I want to work on getting healthier, read more books and send more handmade cards to show people I am thinking of them.

Jen K

1/6/2021 10:14:26 am

This year I want to continue to my journey of keeping my diabetes under control and losing weight.

Carol Runke

1/6/2021 09:00:30 pm

Are you a new diabetic, Jen K? Are you Type 1 or 2? I have been Type 2 for several years and have been able to control it with diet and exercise. Good luck!

DARLENE LOUISE HABICHT

1/11/2021 02:51:38 pm

I will become a non-smoker. Be kinder to myself and others.Remember to dream, laugh and love again. Focus on my health so I can live longer and drive my sons' crazier.;) Enjoy being sixty, I can get away with alot more, like pink hair! Enjoy every moment, every person, every day, every adventure, every Thing life brings my way and ignore what doesn't matter.

melissa ujkaj

1/12/2021 02:43:27 pm

THIS YEAR, I WILL CONQUER!

Lynette

1/12/2021 03:15:08 pm

This year I will be more grateful.

Lisa Bland

1/12/2021 03:16:54 pm

My plans for 2011 are to continue enjoying have my children and grandson around ..
I also plan to have a family reunion with my brothers and their families.
I plan to spend some time everyday reading..
I also am planning a road trip with my girlfriends as soon as we can go to the beach

Mary Minjares

1/12/2021 03:34:50 pm

This year I will be focusing on a new book I am writing.

Toni Tuve

1/12/2021 03:48:22 pm

This year I would like to loose some weight, eat healthier than I do, and stop smoking. My daughter got married in December I would like to be around for grandkids, I can't wait to be a grandma.

Stephanie Ludwig

1/12/2021 04:34:40 pm

This year I'm going to live in the moment as much as possible, and travel a lot!

Teresa Aerts

1/12/2021 04:38:24 pm

This year I'm using a single word to get through whatever may come. My word is "Faith "

Donamae

1/12/2021 04:57:04 pm

Mine is eating healthier. Hope is my word for the year.

Kelly Tavernelli

1/12/2021 06:52:00 pm

In 2021, I would like to finish the first draft of my first novel.

Jacqueline Endter

1/12/2021 07:28:32 pm

This year I'd like the people of the 🌎 world to come together ❤ and be happy, healthy and kind to one another.

Charlotte Litton

1/12/2021 09:02:26 pm

This year I'd love to go on a fabulous vacation with my family.

Virginia Lloyd

1/12/2021 11:54:54 pm

This year I am determined to take care of myself so that I might take care of others who need me.

Kelley Cash

1/13/2021 05:19:56 am

This year is the year of me. I am not going to go on a diet like I usually do. I'm going to eat healthier for me. I am not going to overspend on things, but I'm not going to deny myself everything that I might like to have. For too long I've put everyone else ahead of me, but not this year.

Sandy Humber

1/14/2021 03:00:09 am

This year I am going to accomplish losing 25 lbs & finish writing that book I keep trying to write but don't prioritize & commit to.

Jan Tomalis

1/14/2021 10:06:02 am

This year I want to take one day at a time and live it fully. Walk for exercise and move towards a healthier me.

Denise Brookins

1/15/2021 05:44:47 am

This year I hope to get back into living the retirement life we started out to do... so getting back out on the road and heading back out west, yet still getting back east to spend more time with family.

Kate Bobb

1/15/2021 07:06:35 pm

This year I would like to travel more

Patricia Bennett Barber

1/15/2021 07:18:21 pm

To get to know my new town we just moved to in December.

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