It usually takes about a month for me to figure out what the resolution is going to be for the year.  I thought this year was going to be to have a more organized life, but I quickly changed my mind.  The thing is I am organized already,  almost TOO organized. I realized that making a resolution to get more organized would just make this OCD chick insane, and probably my husband as well.  I wasn’t going to go as far as to have a resolution to become more relaxed or carefree. That’s just not who I am, and I don’t think its necessarily a bad thing.  I am the type that thrives when I am doing 18 things at once.  I like checklists, calendars, and to-do lists.  It’s what makes me a good planner. (a GREAT planner)

There is one thing that has never been my strong suit, and it’s also the thing I always have an excuse not to have time for.  It’s cooking.  I am the LEAST domestic lady when it comes to the kitchen.  I have dabbled in baking and cake decorating, I can use a crockpot, but when it comes to really cooking a meal, I would rather do just about anything.

My husband loves to cook, and is quite good at it. So I have used that as a crutch to not get dirty in the kitchen.  My thinking has been – he likes it, I don’t like it – He should always cook – I should never cook.  I realize that isn’t fair and I also love the idea of cooking these fantastic meals and bringing our entertaining to the next level.  I am a “bit” of a perfectionist, but I am starting to realize that I may have been avoiding the kitchen – because I am NOT naturally good at it.  Maybe I just need to give it more of a chance.  (and I don’t think anything would make Steve happier).

So that’s it. 2013 is going to be a year where Stacey attempts to cook more.  Or at least help Steve more in the kitchen.  I’ll let you know how it goes.  At a minimum it’s an excuse to buy some of these below!! (all from anthropologie.com)