New England Patriots for the win! I’m a NY Giants fan but… also a Tom Brady super-fan so Superbowl XLIX was super-awesome… for me. My sincere condolences to my Seahawk fan friends.

But whether you’re a fan or not, you can’t help but admire Tom Brady’s accomplishments. He didn’t start off being the best – in 2000, they chose 198 people before they drafted him. But he practiced everyday; everyday he practiced until he became legendary. That’s a lesson I think everyone can stand to adopt in their own lives.

We tend to call people lucky, extraordinarily gifted, special, when they are at the top of their game. And I believe there are indeed people with special talents. BUT, there is a lot to be said for hard work and determination. And if we work as hard at our dreams, who knows what we can accomplish.

DO YOUR JOB is the (unofficial) Patriot motto. Today, I’m going to be Tom Brady-esque at my job – I’m going to show up, do my best and work my hardest and do the best job I can.

Best Superbowl ad: Loctite for the win. I loved the Jamaican music and the awkward dancers. Fanny packs are back!

In other news…

Top posts in January:

Vision Boards

Saying Yes

MODRUN2015

No Regrets

Feeling Validated

Last week’s goals:

1. Write everyday – Check
2. Run every day – Missed a day
3. Plan an event – Check
4. Finish a craft project – Didn’t get to this
5. Limit processed carbs to 1 serving/day – Still in progress
6. Practice French everyday – Didn’t

Goals this week:

1. Eat well – Plan meals and follow the plan
2. Finish writing project and get feedback
3. Run everyday
4. Write everyday
5. Create calendar for youth group events
6. Plan an event for the kids on Sunday – order supplies & food
7. Practice French everyday

Lots on my plate this week so I have to stay focused.

The best thing that happened this weekend was all the friends I made because of being featured on Melissa’s blog on Friday. Thanks Valentine RD!

Other pics from the weekend:

I’m looking forward to doing better and being better this week… I’m looking forward to being Tom Brady at my job too.

What are you most looking forward to this week?

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