Take Two!

It’s been a while since I’ve visited my page.

Christmas has just passed. My living room is still a mess. I’m gearing up for the new year with my new planner in hand. I’m trying to decide a menu for the new year. I jump on my phone to see if I can get some inspiration from past dinner parties I’ve had. The first thing I noticed was my folder for “That’s a Good Meatball.”

I’m not sure why I stopped posting. I think life just got in the way. I recently started a new career that has been demanding. I had to take a pass a few licensing exams. I’ve had some issues with my teenage son.

I’ve been under a lot of pressure. I don’t think I realized it this past year when it was happening, but looking back, I’m sure that I have had a lot of untreated anxiety and even some depression.

As I make my goals for the new year, there are a few things that are extremely important to me in 2023. I want to be a better mother, a better friend, a better wife and I want to be proud of the person that I am. I can’t be all of those things unless I make some changes in my life.

What are the changes that I personally need to make? I need to be more present with my son. He is 16 and going through a lot of changes in his life. Girls, grades, career aspirations, college selection, extracurricular activities… the list goes on. With my new career, I know I pushed some of those things to the back of my priority list. I plan to make sure I schedule time with him to make sure he is getting everything he needs from me.

Again, my career has made it difficult to be there for my friends. I know they would probably all disagree, but as I make my goals for 2023, I want to make sure that I include monthly game nights or dinners.

My husband is the backbone of our family. He keeps me grounded. He makes sure everyone around him feels loved and cared for. He puts himself last in everything he does. I want to make sure that I do the same for him.

As for me? I’m my worst critic. I’m unhappy with how my body looks. Some would argue it’s because of my autoimmune disease. I, however, know it’s from poor food choices, to much alcohol, and my self-esteem. I really want 2023 to be the year that I take control of my health, both physically and mentally.

With that being said, I have decided to reopen my weekly blog about food, life, and family. I’m hoping that it can help hold me accountable to be a better person for my family, friends, and myself.

I am reminded that this blog is not for anyone else. It’s just for me.