Starting Fresh

(First gripe about Blogger : It doesn't allow private posts!)

I'm reading Quantum Wellness : A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness by Kathy Freston as part of my New Year's resolution to be a healthier, happier person. Previously, my New Year's resolutions have been to stop biting my nails - something that I've stopped since moving to China (thanks to cheap weekly manicures), so I was at a bit of a loss this year. I figure being a healthier (ie - loosing 15 lbs) and happier (ie - stop thinking that the grass is greener somewhere else) can only be good steps towards being a happy, contented human being.

Being a trailing spouse and not being able to work here had taken a bit of a toll on my self-esteem and I'm sad (and embarrassed) to say that I've spent the first three months in China doing not very much at all. Watching lots of TV series (thanks to access to cheap DVDs), bumming around in my PJs a lot and grocery shopping. The puppy has been a blessing; forcing me to take him outside for walks up to five times a day. Getting out of the house that much has been good for me and my motivation to loose a bit of weight and eat a bit healthier (not so easy here - the Chinese love their deep-fried goodies).

So here's to starting 2009 with a clean slate.