Happy New Year (About 1 week too late!)

So I haven't made any resolutions this year. At least nothing set in stone. I think my main goal is to get out of Nick's aunts house by June without losing a ton more money. As it is we pay more here than we would at an apartment, and get absolutely no perks. In fact, we were gone this weekend, and his aunt took it upon herself to move our stuff around in the basement to get to some of her stuff that she was selling, and not put our stuff back. Which would normally net be a problem except we came home and I looked to put my stuff down and I couldn't because she had stuff allo over the place. So needless to say I spent a good hour and a half cleaning up after her, and doing my laundry.

Other than the small pitfalls of a lazy aunt-in-law things have been fine. I have sort of come to terms with the fact that no matter what, I can't change Nick's family. They are nothing like mine, and although I would really love them to be more like them, I can't expect them to change just because I am around. So I think this will be a resolution for me. I need to try to accept his family for who they are, and deal with the fact that they may not be as considerate and helpful as I would like them to be.

Also I am going to attack my weight issue. The wedding is not far off, and I want to ease my way into a good size, rather than crash into it. So I am trying to eat a little healthier. I make less food for the family, and I am trying to keep fatty foods out of my cooking completely. Watch out Olive oil, here I come!!

I also really want to get my license in February. I have an appointment for the driver's test, but I also need to work on going backwards. It really throws me for a loop and I can't stand doing it. I get so frustrated. People say that practice makes perfect, but I get so disoriented that I might as well drive backwards for the entire month of January in order to learn.

I also want to cut back spending. I don't really spend a lot as it is, but I think I can spend less. This month the only thing I plan on spending is a gift for my sister. I have a few things for her, but I am trying not to go crazy. Hopefully things work out for me this year. Wishing you the best this year as well!