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Saturday, January 9, 2010

New Year...New Gig


Happy New Year!

How's those resolutions doing? Geez...it's the ninth already and I haven't even made any.
I've thought about creating a list...so how bout making it public?

So here's my top ten list of things to work on in 2010.

  1. Being a better Dad-Husband-Brother-Son-Friend- This is a challenge we all struggle with. But, being aware of this every day is my hope and desire.
  2. Memorize a bible verse a week. It is what it is. This will take discipline.
  3. Keep up with exercise and whole foods diet.
  4. Simplify life...I'm already making strides here...need to keep the push.
  5. Learn French...Oh my, this one scares the heck out of me! Let's see if I can blog in French by years end!
  6. Establish a ministry...this means too many things to post here. But, let's look back at years end and see what God does here.
  7. Clear out my idols closet one by one and make God the center of my life.
  8. Use Time wisely-when you realize that you are about to turn fifty...time starts to matter a bit more? I'm not just talking about little things you waste time in the day, but I'm talkin about the big picture. You know each day is a gift...I'm going to try and make each day count.
  9. Reading more. Watching Tv less and less frivolous internet searching...e.g. Facebook
  10. Not make any promises I cannot keep. I'm one to put myself out there. I've had too many irons in the fire and it just adds unwanted stress. Can I get an amen?
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2 comments:

  1. Monica Horn09 January, 2010 15:50

    AMEN RICK!! I love reading your blog, it puts me back in Senegal and yearning for when I go back.

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  2. Senegal Daily03 February, 2010 13:57

    Asalam malecum,

    Just found your blog and would love to meet you guys some time. We used to live in Senegal, are going back in a couple weeks for a visit, then moving back in February 2011.

    Hope to be in touch and find out more about your work.

    - K (of Bon Appétit recipes blog)

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