I Guess You Could Call It A Calling...

Hello all,

First off, Happy (belated) New Year! I can't believe I've waited this long to post something in 2015. I just wanted to start off by saying that I am super excited for this year, and I can't wait to see what God does in my life and the lives of those around me. I guess you could say I'm super positive about it.

New Year's resolutions aren't really my thing. I mean, I always start thinking that I'll change my habits, get healthier, get into a good non-stressful routine, but it's really just wishful thinking. I know that they don't work for me, that I have to work on one thing at a time and gradually adjust. I think that's where a lot of people catch themselves, because we expect ourselves to be able to do a complete 180-degree turn and change all aspects of our lives at the same time, just because we're in a new year, but each change takes work and dedication and focus. So I'm focusing on a handful of things to work on (not fix completely) in 2015.

One of those things is my writing. I've gotten seriously out of practice with my writing, and that saddens me. NaNoWriMo in November was kind of a flop, just because I was so busy with school. So to remedy this, I've decided (as I'm writing this, actually) to make it a point to write recreationally at least three days a week. I have a book of writing exercises, and I'll probably start with those to get back in the swing of things. I know that writing is a gift I've been given, and I haven't been using it. I feel more depleted when I don't write, and I want to feel full in that aspect again. I love writing and I know that's what I'm supposed to do (at least one of the things), so why am I not doing it?

This is me asking all of you to keep me accountable. I've got big goals for 2015, but my motivation tends to run out around the end of January. That makes it kind of difficult to accomplish anything, you know?

Let me know if you have any goals or plans you would like accountability for, and I'll be happy to check in with you and keep you encouraged! Feel free to email me and tell me what you've got going on, and I'll keep in touch with you.

kristinpaige.ok@gmail.com

Love Always,

Kristin