And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Snow

I don't particularly have anything going on right now.  Things always seem quiet in January and February even when I am busy.   Something about the snow and the cold that just makes everything seem slightly different.  Last week, I had an extremely bad virus which rendered me completely useless.   Basically, I spent several days not able to move, and then the rest of the week I was miserable, but still going about my days.

I am currently just finishing up with my day.  The kids are in bed, the snow is rapidly falling outside and I am just about to watch The Biggest Loser with Bill all cuddled up on the couch.   I just thought that it would be the perfect opportunity to update the world on my New year's resolution list that I posted a month ago.   I have not forgotten about my lofty goals, and I have actually started on all of them already.

Here is the list again and you will find my updates in blue.

1.  Learn how to rewire an outlet and a light switch.  I read about this online and learned what to do.  I am sure that I will actually KNOW what to do once I can do it myself.  Hands on always helps you retain the information better, but at least I researched it.
2.  Learn to speak Italian, and Gaelic.  I know 4 words in Italian and 3 in Gaelic.  This doesn't count.
3.  Keep yoga in my workout regime at least once a week.  So far so good!
4.  Finish Nanowrimo again.
5.  Finish editing my first two novels.
6.  Have a baby.
7.  Paint my kitchen, hallway, and bathrooms.
8.  Finish the downstairs bathroom.
9.  Sell some of the stuff in my house that I really don't need, or donate it to someone who does need it.
10.  Read the entire bible through again.  Thus far, I am caught up in my One Year Bible!
11.  Live my life with intention every moment of every day.  This is a good one, I am glad it is on here.  :)  I must have been thinking that day.
12.  Write 10 poems that are infinitely better than the ones I wrote in high school.
13.  Pray everyday for at least 20 minutes.  Done.
14.  Enjoy the small moments with my kids while they are still kids.
15.  Eat healthy, and workout.  It is my me time and I deserve it.
16.  Read at least 12 books off of my lofty, and snobby book list known as the SRP list.  I have read 4 books since the last week of January, but only 1.5 of those have been of my SRP list so far.
17.  Streamline my life.  This is done, but I have to make sure it is still streamlined as the year goes on.
18.  Try a few new recipes each month to add to my list of favorites.  This month I tried this new Italian chicken crock pot recipe that was both delicious and very healthy.  I loved it.
19.  Learn how to use my sewing machine.  FINALLY.
20.  Take a road trip somewhere.

EDIT:

21.  Finish at least 1 scrapbook.
22.  Give up diet coke.  Done, I have not had caffeine or diet coke in 2 weeks, I don't want it, I am not craving it.  I am OVER it!
23.  Find the perfect desk organizer.

1 comment:

  1. I love that you are holding yourself accountable. A lot of your resolutions are intangible, and require constant self evaluation and honesty, and I really appreciate that you aren't just forgetting about them. I love you!

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