Saturday, January 1, 2011

2011 New Year's "Resolutions"

Resolution
res·o·lu·tion [rez-uh-loo-shuhn]
–noun
a resolve or firm determination to do something.
 
This year, I want to make my New Year's Resolution(s) something more of a set of goals, a "thirty before thirty" type of list...although I am past 30 now, and thirty things would seem like an awful lot to keep track of anyways....

So, with it being 2011, I figured I would pick 11 "resolutions".  It was not an easy thing to do -- I can't imagine having to pick more!!  You can follow along and keep track of me in the side bar to see how I do, I will be crossing off my resolutions as I accomplish them!

1. Lose those last pesky 10 lbs. -- I am back to less than my pre-pregnancy weight with Sam, but I'd like to lose the last pesky 10 lbs that seem to be holding on to my body and firm up a bit.  I know when you are breast-feeding your body holds on to some fat reserves, so that may well be the culprit...

2.  Run a full 5K race -- the last one I did I had to walk a small portion of it.  I'd like to do another 5K race and actually run the whole thing -- regardless of how fast or slow I go.  I would also like to continue running 5Ks after that initial race...instead of finding out I am pregnant!  LOL.  It was a very welcome pregnancy, but it put my running on hold for awhile....

3.  Move-- more on this one later :)

4.  Re-learn how to sew -- I might need to upgrade my sewing machine to properly accomplish this one...but I used to know how to sew, and my mother sure tried to teach me many a time....

5. Relearn how to knit --   I learned from my good friend Jenni before little Max came along, and I have forgotten how to do it since.

6. Re-do the blog -- make it a little more funky and fun -- no more explanation neeeded.

7. Teach little Max to read - this goal might be a bit lofty, but my mom says I was reading by the time I was three, so I figure I can't be TOO off base.  Little Max can already identify all his letters and numbers.  He can spell his name, Mom, Dad, Dog, Cat, etc.  He can even pick out his name on a picture from a wall full of pictures with other names on it.  So, I figure that is already reading to some degree...

8. Make at least one homemade/handmade crafty a month -- I have so many ideas that I have a binder started.  I need to whittle away at that binder and start making some magic!

9. Blog at least once a week -- I've been pretty good about this in the past, but with far-away family watching the blog to see how the boys are doing, I need to be better about updating it more frequently...and not just with stuff about the boys -- I want to update it with more stuff about LIFE. 

10. Purge the house one room at a time -- one room each month.  (and STOP buying new stuff to replace what I've purged just *because* it is 'on sale')

and

11.  **Breathe** -- this goal/resolution is dual-purpose.  It is also my Word of the Year.  My word last year was **appreciate**.  I think I did a pretty good job sticking with it throughout the year.  I definitely had my challenges -- but that's the whole idea of picking a word, isn't it?  So you are aware and thoughtful about your everyday choices, right?

Anyways -- this year I am doing something a little different from what I did last year in regards to resolutions.  And that's OK.  It's always good to try doing something a different way once in awhile.

6 comments:

Tiffany said...

Those are fantastic resolutions. I absolutely love them. Can't wait to see your progress. On the sewing front, not sure what you're working with but you may or may not need to upgrade. You should see what I can do with my crazy simple machine. It is a cheap base model from Sears that my mom bought as a "spare" 10 years ago. All I had to do was purchase a $20 set of feet for it to expand my creative options. So unless you're working with one that's broken or literally ancient, you might want to look online for accessories available for your model. Happy New Year!!

2Bugaboos said...
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2Bugaboos said...

I love that you also do goals. For me, a resolution is too much pressure, and in the end, setting myself up for failure. I wish you were closer so we could learn to work those sewing machines together - it would be SEW much fun! I also need to lose that last pesky 10 pounds. Here's to a fantastic Twenty Eleven... :)

P.S. I deleted that last post because silly me didn't spell check before hitting submit. D'oh!

mel said...

Inspiring. You are a better woman than I. Perhaps I should think of a new word - last year was connections. I think I like the word Blessed; the one from our Xmax card. It can mean so many things... maybe I'll think on it a bit. Thanks for helping me stop and think!

Nasrene said...

You know I think this type of list is a fantastic idea!!! :D I think you have a great list--I love the last one, "Breathe" is a surprisingly easy task to forget in our hectic daily lives--and I look forward to reading as you accomplish your goals!!
All the best in 2011!!

Emily S. said...

LOVE these!!! Great list, lady! :)