Learn Spanish - When I was pregnant with my son, my daughter kept telling everyone that he was going to speak Spanish. This ended up being a joke in our family, but I have been wanting to learn for a while now, so why not?!
Take a trip all alone - I guess this is not really a big deal, but I have never taken a trip that hasn’t been for business or to see anyone all by myself. The idea is a little scary to me, but also exciting at the same time.
Be more spiritual - My husband and I come from different religious backgrounds, so this is a tricky area for us. My goal is to be more studious and develop a personal relationship with God. While I know this may take a lifetime, there are many things I could be doing to get started.
Bike a century (100 miles) - My husband actually did one when he was 16 and I thought this would be a fun thing to do together.
Take my kids somewhere new once a week - We are new to Arizona and I want to see and do all that is available here. There are millions of parks and lots of kid friendly places, so it shouldn’t be hard to find something new, I just need to make sure to schedule it in!
Start and maintain a journal consistantly - For now I am counting my blog. Eventually I would like to start another form of journaling, but hey, this is a start.
Take more pictures and share them - I have published a few photos here recently, and I really want to take a photography class to re-learn how to take manual pictures again!
Read at least one book a month - Jan. read Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.
Make and maintain a budget - This is another area I have put off by my hate of lists, but I am determined to do this!
Get more involved in my community - Neighborhood watch, PTA, etc.
Cook something new once a week - Doesn’t have to be fancy, just something that’s new to me.
Start and maintain a family blog - I have been feeling guilty that I don’t share more with all of our out of state family! Started Jan. 11 2008.
Start a weekly/monthly schedule ( I don’t have enough structure right now) - First list today. . . we’ll see if I can keep it up.
WRITE more thank you notes (emails don’t count) - I used to be really good at this and have gotten out of the habit. I love it when someone takes the time to do this for me and I want to do the same for others.
Rock climb - I did this once in college and loved it and have been wanting to try again.
Start hiking again - We are lucky enough to have hiking weather year round and should really take advantage. (another great way to get to know our new state!)
Learn to golf - I have only really golfed twice and I love it, but I don’t want to embarrass myself on the course so I really could use lessons. When my husband and I were dating, we used to go to the driving range quite a bit, but that was 12 years ago!
Do more service projects - I guess this could be tied into community involvement, but I want to start some service projects as a family as well as participating in other projects or fundraisers.
Decorate my house - I REALLY need some color in my house. I have been here almost one year so it is time for curtains and paint for sure. I also have a ton of framed family pictures that are still in boxes from our last two moves. I think I’m going to be very busy!
Plant a garden - Even if it’s just a couple fruit trees and some herbs, I really want to have something to harvest out of my yard someday.
Finish the backyard - Right now my yard is just dirt. . .and a swingset. My kids need a yard! Good thing we have 3 neighborhood parks right now.
Get to know my neighbors - I live in a fairly new development so there are still empty homes and new people moving in regularly. I am hoping to do a block or street party, or invite a family at a time over for bar-b-ques.
Volunteer at my daughters school
Organize all of my photos - Ever since the digital camera I just leave all of my photos on disc or on Snapfish. I really want to continue the photo albums I started 5 years ago and get caught up. I’m not even going to think about scrapbooking with any of them until I have completed this!
Learn to surf - I used to live in Hawaii and could kick myself that I didn’t take lessons or even try. Every time I snorkel or swim in the ocean all I can think about is sharks! But I think I can overcome this fear enough to try it. This is going to be tricky living in the desert, but I guess I’ll just have to take some vacations to the ocean!
Plan more one on one time with my kids - My parents used to have a specific night of the week where one kid got to stay up with them for half an hour after all the other kids went to sleep. I used to absolutely love this as a kid, and though it was a short time I have so many memories from these special nights
Plan more one on one time with my husband - My friend and I talked about watching each others kids once month so we could have a date night. Now I just need to follow up! (are you seeing a trend?)
Plan ‘me’ time - Usually I get to the point where I just say “I’m leaving the house now” and go anywhere to get a break. I think if I scheduled this time in I could actually plan things to actually relax or maybe even go take photos! And my poor husband wouldn’t be caught off guard!
Do karaoke - I know, it sounds easy, but I have a real fear of this. I don’t think there is enough alcohol in the world to help. Maybe on my 35th birthday I will do it just to complete this list!
Try a new sport - I’m thinking maybe wake-boarding or kick boxing. . . I’m not sure yet, but I’m sure I’ll think of something.
Do a tri-athalon - This sounds fun, it’s just the swimming that is a little daunting!
Take a lifeguaring course (and pass the test) - My dad signed me up for a life-guarding course when I was in high school. I was not a swimmer but I had mentioned once in passing that it would be fun. I did ok for not ever doing anything like that before, but I couldn’t pass the last test of holding a brick over my head for I don’t remember how long while I treaded water, and it has always bugged me that I didn’t pass. (maybe I’m a little obsessive, oh well)
Start college funds for my kids (or at least savings!)
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February 5, 2008 at 12:56 am
Trying to learn Spanish eh? How’s that coming for you?
February 5, 2008 at 3:14 am
Umm, haven’t started yet….