Bring it on, 2016.

I didn't make real resolutions this year...I kind of like how I did things last year with my "six loose goals". I like keeping things low pressure. Of course, I still have some goals in mind for the new year! You might roll your eyes at them...

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Make my health a bigger priority

Finish paying off our debt

Be the best version of myself I can be

....yadda yadda yadda, right? ;) wrong. I don't believe new years resolutions can be tacky and cliche... I think its awesome to see so many people get a fresh, clean slate and want to better themselves! The only problem with that is usually consistency! So this year, I want to make sure to simply wake up more to exercise, make more time for things I love (friends, manicures, crafts, sleep, reading, etc.), spend less money, and just try to be a better person overall.

We rang in the new year with our best friends doing nothing other than catching up, playing funny board games and watching the ball drop. We were all beat and fell asleep promptly after midnight, but it was the perfect way to spend the new year. We don't need a fancy party to have fun, just some good company!

On New Years Day we decided to use some money we had set aside on a bike/elliptical! We spent pretty much all day out picking those up, putting them together, doing a big trip of healthy groceries and being productive so we didn't have time to work out...so the first thing on Saturday's agenda was a difficult workout!

Saturday was also our first wedding of 2016!!! I can't believe it. We had so much fun, this couple was hilarious and clearly love each other to pieces!

When I got home, I was beat from my sore muscles, so we crashed after watching Star Wars... and you know I'm loving these new comfy slippers my girl Lyndsie got me!

Sunday was full of volunteering at church, another Bengals win (WHODEY!!!???!!), and youth group with the teens that evening. I hope you all had a great time ringing in the New Year! Lets do this, 2016!!!

Do you have any goals this New Year?

What a night!

New Years Eve definitely proved to be an adventure!

The actual adventure part was trying to GET to our hotel downtown. The lot was full where we were staying, causing us to pay for parking a street away and carry our luggage around, then when we finally arrived in the hotel...there were at least 30 people in front of us checking in. Needless to say, we completely missed dinner with our friends. It was fine though, the group was VERY large! So, Caleb and I ate a corn dog and funnel cake in the cold...and rather enjoyed ourselves.

Finally, our friends all came out and we could get the night started with them. We headed to a fun restaurant down by the river and grabbed some appetizers, then hit up fountain square where we'd end our night in a countdown ringing in the new year. Little did one of my best friends know, she was getting proposed to as the clock began to countdown at 3...2...1...

She was beside herself. She was so shocked and just kept screaming "IS THIS REAL?!?!", then of course, said yes. Angie is one beautiful lady, and I'm beyond thankful I've met her. We've been friends for only a few years now, but it feels like a lifetime. She is one of the greatest friends I've ever made, and I'm so excited for this new journey she and her FIANCE' are on together!!

The four ladies. The gorgeous gal next to me is ALSO getting married soon, and we're in her wedding on February 1st! Can't wait!

All in all, it was one fantastic night. I very much enjoyed our first holiday season together...and can't wait for many many more!! I hope you all had a safe new years! Lets make 2014 the best yet.