New Years Resolutions:

Lets talk a bit about some New Years Resolutions. I know most bloggers and the like generally post their resolution posts sometime during the week before the New Year, but I decided to wait. Well, okay... Life made me wait - that's what happens in life sometimes you don't always get around to doing what you want to do. So, my New Year Resolution post comes to you now, on the 1st of January.

And, I really didn't have a resolution ready for 2011 so it was going to be to procrastinate less, but I really never procrastinate with the important things in life so scratch that one. I formulated my actually resolution last night.

In 2011 I am going to enjoy myself more. Enjoying myself more means spending my weekends on the outdoors as opposed to the home and grocery store. I am going to spend more time with my family. I'm going to make an effort to play with the dogs for a little bit each day - I'm not going to complain when the cat wants to cuddle. I'm going to give into my cravings instead of denying myself, and if I'm not stuffing but want that extra slice to get a more full feeling I'm going to go for it, and not worry about it.

What this means for me: I imagine this means I'll be a bit more relaxed and less stressed out. I heard somewhere that spending more time with your loved ones and pets reduces stress and increases general happiness so woot for me; I'm stoked about it.

I am also stoked about the enticing idea that I'll be giving into my cravings and taking pleasure in the things my mouth and belly want. This of course means I will probably be stuffing at least a little bit more often, maybe not as much as the past month with all the holiday feasting, but more often than I generally do - I, of course, am excited about that because I certainly do enjoy my food and stuffing my belly.

Giving into my cravings and desires to stuff more may cause weight gain. But, I'm not going to worry about it. I bet that since I will be spending some time each day playing with the family and pets, and spending my weekends in the outdoors the weight gain I will be experiencing won't be that much because I'll be getting more exercise than I currently am.

So happy stuffing in the New Year everybody.

Lets entice those taste buds:
Homemade Zucchini Pizza:
Homemade dough, fresh tomatoes, spinach, zucchini, chipotle, onion, belly pepper, mushrooms, thyme, basil, garlic, oregano, and dill.

I went for an extra slice. ;)
-StufferGirl