Amen, Sistah!

My aunt sent me an email of a woman's list of what she plans on not doing in 2008. The list includes

1. Say "I'm exhausted"
2. Say "I have to"
3. Hurry
4. Do one more thing
5. Deprive myself of what I need to feel great
6. Think or say disrespectful things about myself
7. Spend long hours at the computer
8. Over schedule
9. Judge others
10. Try to control what is not under my control

Can I get a hearty, "Amen, Sistah! Hallelujah!" This list sounds like my life in a nutshell! It's crazy how I often I complain about being tired, yet do not nothing about it but continue complaining. I do have an excuse now:

35 teenagers per class x 4 classes per day = one very drained teacher

I have changed by bedtime routine to go to bed when the hour is still 9:00 pm. So far so good. After all, waking up at 5:45-6am can wear on you.