245 Days to Fabulous (-er than I already am)

There are 245 days remaining before my 50th birthday.  In anticipation of reaching half-a-hundred, I am working on my gift to myself right now.  For my 50th, I have determined to partake of my own brand of extreme makeover, and in the process, I've set some major goals for myself: 

Get closer to God through an increase in prayer and studying His Word.            

I need what the old saints refer to as a Refreshing.  Life sort of beat me down in 2007, I went through some things that I NEVER thought would happen to me. Yet, through the Grace of God, I survived. I'm reminded that in 2008, strengthening my relationship with the Father is essential for every other phase of my success.  Unfortunately, life and the process of living it can get in the way, pushing back what's most important.           

Recognizing that God is my source of peace, love, financial stability, creativity, and everything else that keeps me afloat prevents me from giving up. My relationship with Jesus is what helps me through the daily bombardment of issues, worldly as well as personal that tends to overwhelm the soul.  I'm glad to know that everything that concerns me, concerns Him, and that He has instructed me through His Word to cast my cares upon Him because He cares for me.   

Get my writing career in gear.

As an employee of my city's Board of Education, I usually have summers off (Hallelujah)!  This leaves plenty of time to work on my own projects (I've been asked but rarely work summer school).  Now, what has happened over the years is that I've done NOTHING, made NO PREPARATIONS, and have ended up struggling for 2 months to make ends meet.  Well, not this time, ladies!  With the help of the Lord, I plan to write, write, write!  I plan to do copy for commercial clients, enter writing contests, hopefully land a column or a major client to sustain me over the summer, and eventually replace my salaried income.  This takes time, so I figure I'd better get started early.  Anyone have any ideas?  I'm open to suggestions from you brilliant ladies. 

Losing Weight.

Okay, I know.  This is just about everyone's New Years Resolution. However, I started before the end of 2007 due to health reasons.  My doctor diagnosed me with a lot of nasty stuff, and I simply refuse to go out that way!  The weight must come off.  I've set a goal of how much weight I want to lose before the big day that is definitely doable.  So I look forward to reaching my goal of 50 and Fabulous, (and for those of  you who may be interested) I promise to keep you in the loop.    

Well, here's my plan for the year.  Hope you all are having a wonderful 2008, Year of New Beginnings, so far.  Ciao Bellas!