I read some years ago that writing down your goals means that you are more likely (80% to be precise) to achieve them. Pretty staggering, now I wonder if the stats increase further when we post our goals and resolutions on the internet for all the world (or the small handful of people reading this) to see?
Regardless, there is something about taking time at the beginning of a New Year to reflect on the one that has passed and decide what we want for the one ahead. So, after a few days of thought (as well as being inspired by Maria’s list over at Colour Me Happy), here are a few of my Goals and Resolutions for 2010:
1. Focus On My Art- this past year has been crazy with a new baby and figuring out life with two kids, and time to devote to painting has been few and far between. Now that Carys is almost one and things here are settling down and falling into a more predictable pattern, I’m looking forward to having the time to paint and grow that business.
2. Turn My House From Builder Basic to AMAZING – In August we were thrilled to move into our first home. It has been fantastic having more space, a yard for the kids to play in, and a place of our own. We feel so lucky. We were also fortunate enough to buy our house when it was still being built, so had fun getting to pick a few of the details like the hardwood color, tile etc. However, since moving in we’ve just been focusing on getting organized and unpacked, not on the decorating aspects (making it pretty!). So, though my fantasy dream home is an old Victorian or Georgian house like this one in a beautiful city….
photo via Flickr
I live in a cute (though cookie-cutter) brand spanking new heritage style house in the suburbs, something like this…
So, this year my goal is to tackle this house, room by room, and create a beautiful home that has life and character. No more builder blah!
3. Create healthy exercise habits that take my post baby figure from looking like one of these in my jeans…
To more like this…
Which this sadistic little exercise program, commencing on Monday, should assist with! Yikes, I’m scared, it’s totally gonna kick my butt!
4. Plan More Family Outtings, Trips, and Events ….Movies, Trips to the Library, Zoo, Swimming, Camping…life gets so busy but this year we want to be deliberate about taking time to do fun things together as a family. Plus a few date nights for Mommy and Daddy here and there too 
Image from Destination360.com
5. Mix Up Meal Time – I love to cook, experiment, and try/create new recipes. I’ve gotten into a bit of a rut though with cooking the same old and am committing to creating or trying a new recipe each week (which I plan on sharing with you! Stay tuned for this fun new feature…)
Photo courtesy of Barefoot Contessa, one of my favs
6. Learn More About Blogging and How to Develop This Blog – I’m really enjoying having an outlet to write, and the whole blog world is pretty neat, with some incredible people out there writing! This year I am excited to focus on this more, which will mean posting more often, connecting with other design bloggers, and also educating myself about how to develop a larger readership.
7. Take A Photography Course. I’m rather embarrassed by my photography skills (or lack of photography skills). I have to confess that though we have a wonderful camera (Nikon D80), I really know very little about photography in general and how to get the most out of our camera. I am positively envious at the amazing photos that some photographers (both professional and amateur) can produce, and would love to know enough about my camera to be able to get some beautiful shots too. So, I’m on the hunt for a great beginners photography course (as well as resource books), so if you have any tips, send them my way! Here’s some inspiration by a couple of amazing local photographers (portrait and lifestyle) whose work I admire…
Photo by Jamie Delaine
Photo by Janis Nicolay
8. Do Not Start New Projects Until I’m Finished The Currents Ones!!! I have a wee bit of a problem where I get all excited about a project (making something, painting something, creating something), rush to start it, and for an assortment of ever-changing reasons, get sidetracked. The result is an awful lot of unfinished projects which makes me very unhappy (as well a very full garage, which makes my dear husband very unhappy). So, in 2010 I will adhere to this commandment: Thou Shalt Not Start a Project Unless All Other Projects Are Completed. Please keep me accountable…this is a sickness which I am determined to break free from!
Guess I’m not the only one afflicted! Image from Cafe Press.
Whatever your resolutions are, here’s to an amazing 2010…I’m excited to see what the New Year has in store!
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