For the past 2 years I’ve been setting 20 goals at the beginning of the year in lieu of a traditional new years resolution. This year, I’m hoping to do something even more robust, but here’s the recap of my 20 in 2011.
- Make at least 2 articles of clothing from scratch {looking forward to using my xmas gift: Twinkle Sews}
Pay off credit card!Both of ’em!- Take a trip abroad.
Get better at small talk. Vastly improved, if I do say so myself.Solidify and begin new projects with my cuz. Artsy Holiday Gift Show, anyone?- Take care of myself. {Yes, this means working out. I’m not limiting it to the gym this year. Just being healthy in general. Hm, still some work to do here.
Read 1 book a month. Some months 4,  some months none. It all balances out.- Cook 1 new dish a month.
Drive more traffic and continue to add functionality to Undeniable Style. We all know this is a constant project. But I did do this, so I’m crossing it off so I can feel better about myself.- Respond to all personal emails within 48 hours {I would say 24, but I think that’s a stretch}
Consider Formspring {mixed feelings on this}. Considered it, tried it, hated it…or rather, found it extremely boring.Learn to appreciate regular ol’ brewed coffee {coffeemate = a must}. The Starbucks at my new office is a little too far away some days. Done – for a few months, anyway. We’ve since moved offices again, and there’s a Starbucks across the street. I’m off caffeine though {6 months and counting!}Buy a camera. Legit. Now onto learning about how to take better photos. Anyone else tired of the outfit posts in front of the kitchen door?Find myself a nice midwestern or southern boy. Tried it and moved on.- Be bold.
Take a class for enrichment. WIPDo another closet overhaul and donate more clothes {even after getting rid of 60+ items, my dressers are still full?!} Getting ready for round three.- Finalize the photo collage in my room AND hang the photos.
- Write handwritten letters to the people I love.
- Focus on upcycling and recycling instead of buying new things all the time.
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I’m making myself a “goal list” for the first time this year! I can’t wait! I’m positively giddy… xo
I wasn’t planning on making an resolutions for 2012. I was just going to go with the flow and see what happened. But this has inspired me to make a list of achievable goals. Thanks, Kate.
let me know if you do it! I love to see what other people are up to!
Very inspiring. I need to make one of these this year!
Great Idea! I love this!
Great list! My resolutions have become more goal lists than resolutions over the years. I love it! I can definitely help with #8 anytime – lol.
I too need to learn how to take better pictures. I’ve checked out a ton of books but haven’t bothered to read them before they’re do back. Let me know if you come across any good resources for learning about digital photography!
Laura – I actually think that pinterest is a good source for tutorials! Will let you know if I find any that I just can’t live without.
Nice look back over the year. Lets keep working on more projects together 🙂 We need to set a date…