Currently: January 2018

Well, the first week of January is here and everything new has begun. New plans, new goals, new clothes, new fitness plan, new eating plan, new reading plan. You name it and it’s probably new. I’m right there in the middle of it and hoping this is the year for me to thrive.

This year I’m also hoping to go 12 for 12 and make it every month to the Currently link-up with Anne in Residence. Best way to finish well is start well. Today it’s time to start well!

Starting: My husband and I are starting to particpate in a marriage group. It’s called re|engage. To be honest I haven’t shared much of the struggles we’ve had for several years. We addressed some in the last seven years but now is the time to face the music and dig deep. For those of you with a spouse who has seved overseas in a combat zone, I trust you understand that experience changes a person.

Hoping: Oh how I have hopes for 2018.

Scheduling: I have this goal of embracing some new hobbies this year. Currently I’m trying to schedule a cooking lesson to learn how to cook a fabulous French meal. Hopefully, that will all come together this month.

Sur La Table

Reading: I’ve started making my list and I’m checking it twice with the books I want to read this year. I have a goal to read 1-3 books each month. I’m a slow reader so I know I’ll need to give myself grace when I fall short. For now, I’m in the middle of reading The Sacred Year by Michael Yankoski but since I was able to snag an e-book from the local library I’m putting it down so I can read The Happiness Project by Gretchan Rubin.

Playing: One thing I love to play is Chinese Checkers. I learned from my grandma when I was young. I actually had her old board but let it go in our big move because it was warped. I have lamented many times over that board and not because it was worth anything in monetary value but rather sentimental. On Christmas morning I opened a gift from my husband which was a replica of the one I had. I cried like a baby. Best.gift.ever! I hope to be back on my game and kicking butt playing Chinese Checkers with any warm body.

And that’s what I’ve up to Currently. What about you?

Be blessed! ~ Carrie

Linking up with Anne in Residence.

 

 

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  • Woohoo you know I love that 12 for 12 New Year's goal :) Scheduling a cooking class sounds like a lot of fun, and I hope you love The Happiness Project as much as I did. I found it really inspiring, so extra good to read at the beginning of a year. Happy 2018!
    • I am loving The Happiness Project so far and I read on another blog that she has written more books (?). I certainly hope so! Happy New Year, Anne!
  • What a thoughtful Christmas gift from your Hubs!
    • Thank you, Laura! It certainly was special to me.
  • shootingstarsmag
    Oh, I love The Happiness Project. I really like Gretchen Rubin in general and I really need to read her latest. :) -Lauren www.shootingstarsmag.net
    • I'm loving her too so from your comment I'm off to research what else she has written.
  • This year sounds like a lot of fun plus growth with your life. The cooking lesson is such a good idea, I actually never thought to take one even though I do love cooking. Must put that on the list for this year. :-). #brillblogposts
    • I found some great online cooking lessons at Sur la Table. Hope you check it out! Happy New Year!
  • Stephnie@https://smiletutor.sg
    This year has brought so many new things. I have created a big list of to-do-things for this year. I hope I could be able to get them into reality.
    • Yes, I hope I can accomplish all that has been working though my thoughts lately! Happy New Year!
  • Mother of 3
    Aw how sweet that he found you the perfect gift! Good luck with your marriage group.
    • It was the sweetest thing ever! I'm excited about the group and decided I'm going to share some things about it on the blog through a marriage series. It will help me to process and maybe even encourage others.
  • What a sweet gift! Best wishes for an awesome year for you and your family!
    • Thank you, Amber! Hope 2018 is fabulous for you!
  • Marriage is HARD....I remember my first husband was always saying marriage shouldn't be work...well obviously that didn't work out. haha It's so worth it to put forth the energy even on the days when it would be so much easier to just say bye bye. Prayers for you guys as you start this study!
    • Thank you, Shelly! The Lord is faithful and he will see us through our struggles. Of this I am certain!
  • Natalie A.
    I have never played Chinese checkers before. It looks fun! Here is to all of your hopes in 2018! May you be blessed, and have all of your 2018 hopes come true! :) Happy New Year!
    • Thank you, sweet Natalie!
  • Jann Olson
    It's always wonderful to embrace a New Year with a positive attitude. Hope all goes well for you and your dear husband! Hubby and I enjoy playing games together. Often with friends as well. Thanks for sharing with SYC. I'm sure it's not intentional, but I'm not seeing any mention of the party. hugs, Jann
    • Thank you, Jann for stopping by and commenting. Most of thank you for the gentle reminder that I have not faithfully updated my list of blogs where I link up (recently). This is on my to-do list and please feel free to check back and let me know if I am still not up to date. Have a wonderful weekend!
  • So many fun things! Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! PINNED!
  • Penny @ pennyspassion.blogspot
    Good luck with the re | engage program and good for you to commit to it! Sounds like your 2018 is off to a wonderful start! Thanks for linking up to Thinking Out Loud Thursday!
  • Oh! I like the idea of trying for 12 of 12 Currently! I'll do that too :)
  • Hi, I found your site through Honest Mum's blog link-up. :) Good luck with your goals for this year! The Happiness Project is a good book, I got it a few years ago and re-read it last year. I also read Gretchen's other book Happier at Home and Better Than Before more recently. I'd recommend those as well. The Sacred Year sounds interesting, I'll check that out. :) http://livingseasonal.blogspot.co.uk