Happy New Year!

It's All About the Resolutions...

Each year we flop, jump, and sometimes stumble to the new year...but if we're lucky, we make it.

2013 has been a health challenge for many friends and family. I have had one too many friends lose a loved one, there have been one too many illnesses, and far too many surgeries close to home. They say, "put on your oxygen mask first" for a reason. So you can be alive to help others. This year has taken a toll. Maybe I'm not as young as I once was and don't bounce as well. But whatever the reason, it's never too late to take care of yourself first.

Health Resolutions: 

• Exercise Daily. To include Cardio, weights, Core training and Yoga.
• Give up Sugar. Did it before, can do it again.
• Meditate daily. 
• Drink 64 ounces of water a day. 
• Laugh loud and hard and often. 
• Down time. This could have a section all its own, but the point is... I need this for my health. I am scheduling 2 days (48 hours per month) that I am not allowed to get on my computer. No email. No social media. No Twitter. No Facebook. No writing. No electronics. 

Family Resolutions:

• Golf with my husband this year.
• Visit my out of town grandkids and have a sleep over with the Seattle babies once a month.

The fact the kids live in "three" different states poses a challenge. But nothing that can't be planned with a little organization. Commuting to work if I get trips out of Atlanta works for Austin. And renting a plane to fly to Bend once a month could be fun. If there is anyone in Seattle who wants to build hours and would like me to pay for the plane... let me know.

Flying:

• Get my Glider Rating!
• OSHKOSH... I'm coming...

Education: 

• Do well on my GRE in January.
• Get into Graduate school at Embry Riddle. 

Granted, one is contingent upon the other... but I'm going to do my best to fill all the squares before February 1st and hopefully they will accept my application. 

Bring to Publication:

What is a resolution? A goal we intend on accomplishing. Here you go. It's a huge undertaking, but I think I can do it. I know I can. I know I can. I know...

• Flight For Safety: No brainer... It's done! Now we just need to get a great cover and it's ready to go. I've got a group of exceptional readers who will endorse. It's worth the wait!
• Flight for Success: Motivation book. 
• A330 Study Guide(s): I've got to study for recurrent...no better time to put my notes to print. 
• Flight For Survival: Book three in the series...I will have the first draft done before I start graduate school.
• Two of my three movies will be in screen play format by the end of the year!  
• Two of my children's books. Can I do it? We'll see. 

Besides... when I start graduate school I will be a little busy. I have so much to get done.

Happy New Year!

I'm starting out the year right... on my way to Atlanta for my first trip of the year!

More important than that...

Today my 7th grandchild, 4th granddaughter, is on her way! My daughter went to the hospital last night, and she is known for long labor. I will be in motion for few days... but will post photos soon. 

UPDATE: At 0143 New Years Day Hayden Mae Wogen made her grand entrance into the world. Join me in welcoming our newest addition to the family. 

 

What are your New Year's Resolution(s)?

I challenge you to leave at least one below. Next Year... December 31st 2014 I will post them all and we'll see how well we did. Three people who accomplishes their Resolutions will receive a free copy of whatever book they want! I'll choose those who did something spectacular!

Today's New Year's Resolutions is this month's Blogging In Formation topic.

We have a new line up... please welcome Captain Mark L. Berry! He is the author of two novels and a just-released, MUST-READ memoir, "13,760 Feet." He is also a Contributing Editor of Airways Magazine. We are also doubling up on the days we post.

Today, Andrew Hartley at Smart Flight Training will post his resolutions too.

Jan. 2: House of Rapp - Ron Rap and Adventures of Cap’n Aux - Eric Auxier will post theirs.

Jan. 3: iFLYblog - Brent Owens and Mark L. Berry!

Enjoy the Journey!
XOX Karlene