THE 21ST DAY

2011 -
the year of change -
is flying by at
an alarming rate.

I can't believe that I'm
at my second 21st day -
that means we are 42 days
into this year -
1/9 of it is gone!!

So it's time
for a few new changes
to my lifestyle,
but I figured you'd
want to know
how I was doing with
some of the changes
I have made so far.

Making the bed -
first I have to tell you
that this is not my bed,
but my dream bed.
I think if I can force myself
to make my bed every day
for a year,
I might treat myself to this
beautiful
Paris Sleigh Bed -
and if it ever goes
into deep discount -
it is mine!!

But my bed technically
gets made or straightened every day -
the only problem is that it happens
at about 8:00pm -
when I go in to turn on my electric blanket
to get it warmed up for the night.
So I'm not doing really great
at getting my bed made every morning -
but I'm going to try.

Drink more water and less soda.
I'm doing great with this one -
I've even cut back on the diet sodas
and only had two full sugar Coca-Cola's
since I decided I would cut back.

My daughter has reminded me
that I'm doing well
as Coca-Cola is the favorite soda
of the women in my family -
at least 4 generations of them!
And my mother and I had one together
just this week -
she's 86
and weighs 122 pounds -
maybe there is hope for me yet!

Now this is where I'm the "star" pupil -
brushing and flossing.
Being an old dental assistant and office manager,
I have seen what happens to people
when they neglect this habit.
I have always been a stellar brusher,
but I had a hard time with the flossing -
but for 42 days,
I have not missed one day of flossing -
it is a habit now
and a good one.

For the rest of the changes -
I have gone to bed one night
without doing the dishes
and my check book is balanced to the dollar -
which is good for me as I used to have to keep
a running total in my head.
Even though I am not walking with
a book on my head,
I am very mindful of my posture
and it is improving.

Today is the day
to "kick it up a notch"
so what will I change -
I have given this much thought.

*I will record my food each day,
regardless of what I eat so that I can
see where I am doing well
and where I need some help.

* I will walk on my treadmill
at least 3 times a week.

*I will take a few minutes
out of each day
to work on something fun -
a craft I ejoy.

Blessings to all who visit here,
Lynn