So another year comes to a close.
I'm working today, which is quite a disruption to my normal reflection routine... but I couldn't dare let the year escape without some type of summary.
It's been a BIG year. The beginning of the year brought a strong dose of hardship, first with my boyfriend getting fired from the same company that I work for (for an event in which I had been present), followed by the death of my beloved grandmother (she was really all had for family).
Fortunately, that's not where the story ends. I completed my first full marathon this year. My greeting card company is off to a hopeful start. I've sold them at several locations, and I'm getting ready to launch a website and host an etsy shop - look for that spring of 2011! The biggest surprise of all is my upcoming trip to the Philippines! I've spent my whole life dreaming of travel, and the day is here! I leave January 23 for a month of traveling! More to come!!
Happy New Year to all!
Showing posts with label 2010 Goals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010 Goals. Show all posts
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
goals.
I started the year with a lot of ambition.
Now that I am down to 3 months, it's time to get real.
Here are the things I've done:
3. Learn more about the practice of yoga.
yay hot yoga!
4. Post my artwork on Etsy.
How about at Epona and Oak? Does that count? I think it does!
Here are the things I didn't do:
1. Reduce the waste that is produced in my home.
5. Begin training for a tri.
So... I had this brilliant idea to run a marathon instead... what?! And by the looks of things... I've fallen short. Boo!
6. Become a regular at a used book store.
I went to Edward McKay for the first time ever! what?! How is it that I was an english major and I never went to this bookstore until now?!
Still working on that whole "regular" bit.
7. Take an art class.
Does going to ahpeele and watching them screenprint count? No? ok.
8. Read at least 3 classics.
What's a classic again and why did I think I wanted to read one?
10. Spend one day a week exploring, playing, creating, doing. hmm I think I should start by "spend more time picking out realistic goals"
Here are the things that I still hope to accomplish:
2. Work on muscle toning and development.
9. Bake bundt cakes and deliver them to friends. I really should find this recipe... it's not too late!
10 Shared Goals
Done:
2. Paint the living room, bathroom and office.
Living room- check! Office- half a check... and we're ripping out the bathroom floor this week.
5. Plant a garden in my backyard. There was a garden. It yielded some spinach, some cucumbers and a lot of peppers. I didn't really help much to be honest though.
10. Go to San Diego. I think we're going in February... just after we go to the Philippines! I can't believe it!!! I got my passport and I'm saving my pennies!
Didn't do:
1. Visit all of the state parks in NC.
When Scott got laid off, we decided to put this one off.
Still some hope:
3. Start a dinner club. Maybe it's not too late to start this one...
4. Go on more picnics. The weather is perfect! No excuses!
6. Participate in a collaborative art project.
I started one, and it flopped. But I'm brainstorming a larger scale operation!
7. Throw a dance party. Let's just say we have some ideas...
8. Volunteer with at least 3 organizations.
One down, two to go.
9. Visit local vineyards and wine tastings. This needs to happen soon!
Now that I am down to 3 months, it's time to get real.
Here are the things I've done:
3. Learn more about the practice of yoga.
yay hot yoga!
4. Post my artwork on Etsy.
How about at Epona and Oak? Does that count? I think it does!
Here are the things I didn't do:
1. Reduce the waste that is produced in my home.
5. Begin training for a tri.
So... I had this brilliant idea to run a marathon instead... what?! And by the looks of things... I've fallen short. Boo!
6. Become a regular at a used book store.
I went to Edward McKay for the first time ever! what?! How is it that I was an english major and I never went to this bookstore until now?!
Still working on that whole "regular" bit.
7. Take an art class.
Does going to ahpeele and watching them screenprint count? No? ok.
8. Read at least 3 classics.
What's a classic again and why did I think I wanted to read one?
10. Spend one day a week exploring, playing, creating, doing. hmm I think I should start by "spend more time picking out realistic goals"
Here are the things that I still hope to accomplish:
2. Work on muscle toning and development.
9. Bake bundt cakes and deliver them to friends. I really should find this recipe... it's not too late!
10 Shared Goals
Done:
2. Paint the living room, bathroom and office.
Living room- check! Office- half a check... and we're ripping out the bathroom floor this week.
5. Plant a garden in my backyard. There was a garden. It yielded some spinach, some cucumbers and a lot of peppers. I didn't really help much to be honest though.
10. Go to San Diego. I think we're going in February... just after we go to the Philippines! I can't believe it!!! I got my passport and I'm saving my pennies!
Didn't do:
1. Visit all of the state parks in NC.
When Scott got laid off, we decided to put this one off.
Still some hope:
3. Start a dinner club. Maybe it's not too late to start this one...
4. Go on more picnics. The weather is perfect! No excuses!
6. Participate in a collaborative art project.
I started one, and it flopped. But I'm brainstorming a larger scale operation!
7. Throw a dance party. Let's just say we have some ideas...
8. Volunteer with at least 3 organizations.
One down, two to go.
9. Visit local vineyards and wine tastings. This needs to happen soon!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
20 in 2010 update 2
solo goals
3. Learn more about the practice of yoga.
I went! I did it! I tried it! I loved it!!! I attended my first ever Bikram/hot body yoga class at open door studio and it rocked!
4. Post my artwork on Etsy.
I deviated slightly here... I set up a table at Traffic Jam instead... I might stick with that for a little while longer until I get some of the kinks worked out.
5. Begin training for a tri.
I've deviated here too... I am running. I'm not sure if I want to do the half marathon in >2 hours or run the full... we'll see!
group goals
2. Paint the living room, bathroom and office.
I spent all day cleaning them... we finally bought paint for the office... and we're still working on cleaning out the front room.
5. Plant a garden in my backyard.
The garden is in full bloom. Now I just need to spend more time weeding it.
6. Participate in a collaborative art project.
Sparkcon volunteer meeting monday.
group drawing the monday after.
Registered and ready to become a goodnight, Raleigh writer
things are coming along :)
3. Learn more about the practice of yoga.
I went! I did it! I tried it! I loved it!!! I attended my first ever Bikram/hot body yoga class at open door studio and it rocked!
4. Post my artwork on Etsy.
I deviated slightly here... I set up a table at Traffic Jam instead... I might stick with that for a little while longer until I get some of the kinks worked out.
5. Begin training for a tri.
I've deviated here too... I am running. I'm not sure if I want to do the half marathon in >2 hours or run the full... we'll see!
group goals
2. Paint the living room, bathroom and office.
I spent all day cleaning them... we finally bought paint for the office... and we're still working on cleaning out the front room.
5. Plant a garden in my backyard.
The garden is in full bloom. Now I just need to spend more time weeding it.
6. Participate in a collaborative art project.
Sparkcon volunteer meeting monday.
group drawing the monday after.
Registered and ready to become a goodnight, Raleigh writer
things are coming along :)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
26.2
I have to run. It's in my heart. I can't help it. No matter how many times I quit, no matter how many months I take off, the first time I pull my running shoes back on, and hit the pavement, I know I'm exactly where I belong.
I think it's time to consider running the City of the Oaks full marathon. I have until 6/30 before the price goes up. If I can run a half marathon by then... then I suppose I should do it.
I think it's time to consider running the City of the Oaks full marathon. I have until 6/30 before the price goes up. If I can run a half marathon by then... then I suppose I should do it.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
om shanti shanti shanti
I love change... when it's on my terms. Meaning, I love the prospect of new, when the old has worn out its welcome. Some of the larger transitions that come to mind are leases and jobs. After about a year I've had it with my roommates (and they've probably more than had it with me) and somehow signing a new lease fills me with this happy-go-lucky, everything is going to be better with this person because of XY&Z so let's run off into the sunset together.... and same with jobs... the work gets redundant and the pay becomes insufficient, and so of course the next job is going to better!
Enough about that. The point is change scares me. Terrifies me. Freaks me out. Makes me go a little nuts. Hello control freak! I start having lots of panic attacks. I feel sorry for myself which makes me feel bad about myself. Then I become unmotivated... it's just ugly. So this go round, I have decided to recognize the cycle and change it! Change the way that I handle change! Let me just tell you, it's as much fun as it sounds! (Especially when it includes several nights of excessive drinking and foolish drunk dancing! -thank God for patient friends!)
I was reading Yoga Journal when I came upon an article (December 2009 p. 44 - I couldn't find it on their website) about meditation.
The mantra is:
Shanti meaning peace. It is repeated three times, once for self, once for
those around you, and again for the world. This is my first time ever using a
mantra, so I can't say whether or not I am doing it the "right" way... but when
the thought comes to me, it brings me peace. (duh)
My favorite time to chant this is in the morning. Why? Because I hate mornings. All that stuff about a fresh start, yea, it freaks me out. The lingering images of the nightmares that haunt my sleep cause me to wake feeling uneasy, immediately followed by that Oh Shit I'm Late For Work! feeling... and I have how many errands, chores, to-do list, things to get done today... and I don't even have kids! How the hell do people with kids do this?! On my days off it's that Face The American Dream feeling... that nagging voice that is constantly screaming YOU BETTER MAKE SOMETHING OF YOURSELF! I can't take it. Mornings make me sick. I even try to trick myself... if I get up without snoozing then I give myself permission to go buy a latte before work (and I might even have time)but then I just feel guilty about wanting to spend 5 bucks on something I don't need.
So being able to hide in bed and chant shanti over and over again has this weird way of fighting off the bad dreams, kicking the AmericanDream in the balls, making errands seem easy and work feel like something to be grateful for. And there's nothing selfish about it because I'm spreading the wealth with all those around me! Which is great! Knowing that I have secretly wished everyone around me a peaceful day... makes them much less intimidating. Because other people's stress... it's intimidating. And I work with a lot of people that carry around a lot of stress and for some reason we all have started to walk around thinking that it's normal and acceptable to live like that. Om shanti shanti shanti!
Enough about that. The point is change scares me. Terrifies me. Freaks me out. Makes me go a little nuts. Hello control freak! I start having lots of panic attacks. I feel sorry for myself which makes me feel bad about myself. Then I become unmotivated... it's just ugly. So this go round, I have decided to recognize the cycle and change it! Change the way that I handle change! Let me just tell you, it's as much fun as it sounds! (Especially when it includes several nights of excessive drinking and foolish drunk dancing! -thank God for patient friends!)
I was reading Yoga Journal when I came upon an article (December 2009 p. 44 - I couldn't find it on their website) about meditation.
The mantra is:
"Om, shanti, shanti, shanti"
Shanti meaning peace. It is repeated three times, once for self, once for
those around you, and again for the world. This is my first time ever using a
mantra, so I can't say whether or not I am doing it the "right" way... but when
the thought comes to me, it brings me peace. (duh)
My favorite time to chant this is in the morning. Why? Because I hate mornings. All that stuff about a fresh start, yea, it freaks me out. The lingering images of the nightmares that haunt my sleep cause me to wake feeling uneasy, immediately followed by that Oh Shit I'm Late For Work! feeling... and I have how many errands, chores, to-do list, things to get done today... and I don't even have kids! How the hell do people with kids do this?! On my days off it's that Face The American Dream feeling... that nagging voice that is constantly screaming YOU BETTER MAKE SOMETHING OF YOURSELF! I can't take it. Mornings make me sick. I even try to trick myself... if I get up without snoozing then I give myself permission to go buy a latte before work (and I might even have time)but then I just feel guilty about wanting to spend 5 bucks on something I don't need.
So being able to hide in bed and chant shanti over and over again has this weird way of fighting off the bad dreams, kicking the AmericanDream in the balls, making errands seem easy and work feel like something to be grateful for. And there's nothing selfish about it because I'm spreading the wealth with all those around me! Which is great! Knowing that I have secretly wished everyone around me a peaceful day... makes them much less intimidating. Because other people's stress... it's intimidating. And I work with a lot of people that carry around a lot of stress and for some reason we all have started to walk around thinking that it's normal and acceptable to live like that. Om shanti shanti shanti!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
20 things to do in 2010
10 Personal Goals
1. Reduce the waste that is produced in my home.
2. Work on muscle toning and development.
3. Learn more about the practice of yoga.
4. Post my artwork on Etsy.
5. Begin training for a tri.
6. Become a regular at a used book store.
7. Take an art class.
8. Read at least 3 classics.
9. Bake bundt cakes and deliver them to friends.
10. Spend one day a week exploring, playing, creating, doing.
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10 Shared Goals
1. Visit all of the state parks in NC.
2. Paint the living room, bathroom and office.
3. Start a dinner club.
4. Go on more picnics.
5. Plant a garden in my backyard.
6. Participate in a collaborative art project.
7. Throw a dance party.
8. Volunteer with at least 3 organizations.
9. Visit local vineyards and wine tastings.
10. Go to San Diego.
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