Year of Becca

The other day, my friend complimented me on my eye makeup. She really liked all the greens and purples and browns around my eyes.
Only one problem.
I wasn't wearing any makeup.
Well, at least I know I look hot when I am completely exhausted.
It's like getting a compliment on your hair when it's filthy. Awesome.

Well, that little gem reminded me of a promise I made to myself recently. Not in January, but whatever.
This is the YEAR OF BECCA!
DAMMIT!

Every couple of years, I notice that I may be in danger of slipping away from myself, so I grab those reigns and tug.

This is what I am doing to remind myself that every one in a while, I get to be first in line of priorities...

I am putting on perfume every day (when I remember). Just smelling like vanilla makes me feel a little more like me.

Chain reading. I will never be book-less. Therefore I will not stop reading for myself. Therefore I will not forget I have a brain in my cute little head.

I have three piercings in one ear. And I will wear earrings in every damn one of them. Again, strange and insignificant to you. Big deal to me.

I'm gettin back on that skate board. I know it's weird and not mom like at all. But, I like it, it keeps me active when the kids are active, and I feel like a ROCK STAR!

3 day (OK, maybe 2) day a week gym date.Whether or not the kids fuss about the kid's club. They will not die, and in the long run they will be happier when Mommy gets time to work out.

There will be chocolate sorbet in the freezer at all times.

Every Sunday morning, I sit down with my coffee and watch "Sunday Morning". It's relaxing, informative, and it reminds me of my dad. All good. And the kids hate it. Even better.

Pedicures whenever physically possible. I choose by OPI name. More important than color. If it makes me giggle, I'm good.

I will continue to try to get out with my friends more. Feel free to remind me.

I know, they aren't huge things, but when practiced consistently, they remind me that I am worthwhile, and pretty important to my family. So I'm going with it.

So, put yourself first too. See ya at the nail salon...