Drills are so much fun and absolutely dangerous when you don't know what the heck you're doing. I would know. I used one today and it totally rocked in that I'm a woman hear me roar sort of way. It also killed my arm - anyone who knows me will tell you that I have 0 upper body strength. And by that I mean I...ahem...cannot do a push up. So in light of such bleak body limitations I've decided to put on this space 15 things I'd like to accomplish before the end of 2013. I was going to procrastinate and leave it for the sure failure of the New Year resolutions train. But, my mind convinced me otherwise. And you know I just can't argue with my mind, especially when it's got a point. Ok I'm procrastinating. Without further adeu:
1) Purchase a vintage piece - a smart buy
2) Do a push up - oh I dread the day!
3) Lovingly pat a dog - shivers
4) Achieve sleep training baby boy - oh he'll love that!
5) Start and finish a DIY project
6) Create a blog logo
7) Send out thank you notes from our wedding - we got married 2yrs ago and the guilt still haunts me
8) Send out thank you notes for baby boy's baby shower - yikes *hides in a corner of shame*
9) Create and post a delicious recipe
10) Get an American driver's license
11) Send Christmas gifts
12) Create a piece of art for my dear husband
13) Make local friends - the joys of being in a new city/state/country
14) Do weekly acts of kindness/service
15) Be kind to myself everyday
I figure by writing this list here I'll be able to hold myself accountable and therefore follow through. Alright well that's it for the I I I post.
I like how your end of 2013 goals are non-materialistic, instead of keeping up with the Jones. I'm very intrigued by people who don't worship the almighty dollar and rather focus on random acts of kindness. I envy their simplicity and apparent happiness and lack of stress. I do wish I could be more like that, but its hard when consumer driven "more more more" is what I deal with every day. I enjoy your blog by the way.
ReplyDeleteMahadi thanks for your comment and for reading. You know I hear what you're saying and it reminded me of how wonderful life is. We have the power to choose our experience here on this earth. And that's something I take very seriously. I choose to not be stressed by counting the blessings. Thanks again for reading:)
DeleteOh no. You're putting me to shame. Do I need to come up with a list or should I wait for the New Year?
ReplyDeleteMom
You may do whatever your heart desires:)
DeleteThis is such a great idea! I might have to come up with a mini-list for myself (15 may put me over the edge :))! I love fresh starts and the desire for self-improvement!
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maren
Yeah with 5 kids I'm almost sure you don't have a lot of free time, I suggest you take it easy and do 5 things. Let me know how it goes!
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