Keeping New Year's Resolutions...or Maybe Not.

As I was reading through my blog today, I realized two things:
1. I don't post often enough.
2. Whatever happened to those New Year's resolutions I shared?!

So here, my friends, is an update!

1. Go to church regularly.
 I have started attending Center Christian Church regularly and have even gotten involved on a deeper level. It's kind of like the good ol breakfast analogy about the ham and eggs....the chicken was involved but the pig was committed. So, I have joined the church choir and attend Bible study every Wednesday night! Even through tough weeks (Last week was AWFUL...but more about that later.) it has helped to have support and prayers from the ladies in our Bible study group.

2. Join a Bible study group.
As mentioned above, I've joined a Bible study group at Center. We are currently studying the women of the Bible and I have to say that its been very inspiring!

3. Read more motivational/leadership books.
This is a goal, not only for personal improvement, but also to be a better Crop Insurance Specialist. As part of goal-setting for work, we have been encouraged to read a certain number of books per quarter. I'm currently reading two books, "5" and "Eat that Frog." Both are helping me to improve in both personal and professional aspects of my life. Next on the list is "The Total Money Makeover." Should be interesting...

4. Work out at least 3 times each week.
I started the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred last week and let me tell you....whew! Miss Michaels is kicking butt...mine in particular. Oh and I've amended it to a 60 Day Shred, repeating each weeks workouts for two weeks instead of one. Hopefully I'll be seeing even better results! Gotta be ready for bikkini season...

5. Find new ways to use my jars.
Sadly, this goal is receiving much less attention than the others, but I have started placing the jars around my house for decor. I need to buy hose clamps and a 2x4 for my bathroom jar project...I'll share photos when its completed!

I'd say I'm 4.5 for 5 at this point. I would like to add another to the list for 2012: 6. Find new ways to be an advocate for agriculture.

This goal is extremely important to me as we face more and more struggles every day in the world of agriculture. I have recently been elected to serve on the board for Rush County Farm Bureau and am involved with the county Young Farmer group. I try to share my farm story with others wherever I go, and would encourage others to do the same. It never ceases to amaze me how many people have no idea where their food/fiber really come from.

So as a way to commit to my #6 goal, you will start seeing more agvocacy here on my blog. Be sure to follow me over on Twitter as well https://twitter.com/#!/jonaylor.

Have a great week everyone and Happy President's Day!

-MJD