I admit…it took me a while to get started on my New Year’s Resolution. Which, in case you don’t remember, was to spend more time pampering myself. I was feeling severely neglected when I made the resolution and just knew it would be good for my frame of mind to do.

That being said, it was the middle of February before I could even stick to the commitment. Time and energy runs very short for me sometimes. But, as soon as things mellowed out I started following through on my New Year’s Resolution to take more time for my girlie side.

So it’s been about two weeks that I’ve been making an effort to spend at least 20 minutes a day on myself. And, boy, do I feel great! No, I haven’t taken any of my extra weight off, or even changed my look that much, but the little bits of time I’ve been spending making sure my toes look right, or experimenting with my makeup and hair (thanks, Brandi!), make me FEEL like I look better. I feel GREAT!!! I am more ready to face the world, and my self esteem is rising by increments each day.

It makes me wish I hadn’t ever started neglecting my own needs, but you know how it goes. Along with motherhood comes some challenges with time management, and until now, my routines and needs have been shoved to the back burner. Well, watch out now…. I’m back (and so are my toes)!!!!!!  

Upcoming on my agenda of things to do is Tyrika’s recipe for a sugar scrub. I’m so tired (as I know many of you are as well) of not being able to pronounce and immediately recognize the chemicals I am putting on my skin and in my hair.

That’s why I’ve recently switched to mineral makeup and other all natural skin care products, including my Mainelement: Love products. My skin is loving me for it. Truth be told though, I am a mascara junkie, and I don’t know if I can give up my high-tech formula…any recommendations, ladies?

So, how have everyone else’s New Year’s resolutions been working out? Did you get a delayed start like I did? Or, are you more focused than I am? Frankly, there was a point in time where I didn’t think I would ever get to trying my resolution, but I’m so glad I did. Did anyone else have problems staying motivated?

I hope 2010 is treating you as well as it is me so far. I wish nothing but love and light for us all this year.

Much love!