Day 13 -- Goals

So, I was looking back on my blog and realized that I started the "30 Day Blog Challenge" back on February 1st. Holy moly...I can't believe it's almost April! It seems as though I've fallen behind! I guess I'll attempt to get back on track today. :-)

Goals:

1. Pay off our debt. This pretty much falls in Ryan's hands since he brings home the paycheck each month. We've got his student loans to pay off, two cars, a house, and I'm sure much more that I can't think of at the moment! Ryan and I just set up a plan to pay off everything in the next 12 years. Yes, I know this is a HUGE goal but I truly believe we can do it with the plan we have in place...as long as we follow it!! The good news is that Ryan got a great bonus this year and we're off to a great start with the credit cards and one student loan being completely paid off!!!!! YAY!!!

2. Stay (happily) married! Marriage is tough and we haven't even been through the toughest times yet. I know the times are coming, especially with a child to raise and hopefully one or two more to come in the future! With the divorce rate as high as it is, I think a goal to stay happily married is especially important, for us and our children.

3. Find some hobbies. Haha....oh yes, I've pretty much lost the ones I used to have. I was so preoccupied with school and my job for so long, and then I got married and had a child....so, my hobbies went out the door a long time ago. It's sad, I know.

4. Develop more friendships. I've always had a hard time making friends, mostly with girls.  I don't know why...maybe because I'm shy at first. This has always been hard for me to accept and I'm actually embarrassed to even admit it. I hate not having a lot of girl friends. I was once told (by a very brave girl) that I come off as snobby. She said it was because I dressed nice and didn't talk to a lot of people in class (back in college). Really?! I used to wear sweatshirts and jeans on most days! Again, I guess it's the shyness. I always used to (and still do) feel awkward around other women. I never knew what to say and I would always get tongue tied when they tried to strike up a conversation. I've attempted to go out with girls for some social time and I felt terribly awkward. I just never felt like I fit in. I'm not loud and outspoken like some, nor do I drink a lot like some others I know. Either way, I really do wish I had more friends. I actually think I'm pretty fun! I just take a while to open up! I wish I could find some more "mommy" friends now that I have Emma. Now that I have a child, I am finding it much easier to talk with other women. I am more confident in myself overall and it's nice to always have a topic of conversation (aka: the babe). I could go on and on but it's not important. I've already made some good friends in my neighborhood so maybe this is the start?!