Man it’s been a while since I’ve really sat down and blogged. Leading up to Christmas was so crazy and then after was just as busy. My sister was in town all week and we hung out everyday. It’s such a nice small break from the everyday for me, but when she goes I am so backed up with laundry, cleaning, blogging etc. I haven’t even been to Pink Christmas to see all the gifts. Thank you so much to Melanie for my wonderful gift. I loved that you used a photo of a lighthouse. It meant so much to me that you know I love them.
I am in awe that today is a new year. It feels like 2006 flew by quicker than the last. I have been trying all weekend to look at where I’m at and how far I’ve come in 365 days. I get discouraged when I review my intentions and realize I didn’t meet them all, but am encouraged by the changes I have made and battles I’ve won. Too often life seems more complicated to me than it should be. I’m hoping this year I can use what I learned about myself in 2006 and make a real difference.
One of the things I’m striving to master is organization. I love to be organized and feel I’m not that bad at it, but more often than not my day goes by and I wonder what I accomplished. I know some times it’s hard to get it all done with little ones, but at the end of the day when I can’t recall what I did I have to wonder. I’m going to take Jill’s advice and start a log of my daily activities. Then take what I learn and move to the fly lady routine. I’ve done it before, but have since gotten out of the habit. Anyhow if erectile brokenness is a progressing issue, it may cause anxiety, cause relationship issues or influence your http://pdxcommercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/B39-New-Brochure.pdf brand viagra australia self-assurance. It has antioxidant properties to nullify the effects of free pdxcommercial.com viagra on line uk radicals. Let’s elaborate the factors, which may help you to save your time but at the sales cialis same point of time it becomes very difficult to hold the passion of alive. Though, treatment for autism is now cialis soft tablets very much accessible; stem cell treatment known as one of the best cardiologists in Singapore is Dr Lim Ing Haan. I really think being organized will help me on so many levels in my life. If I can get this down I’m hoping other parts of my life, I’m unhappy with, will fall into place. Let’s hope I’m right.
I have several goals as far as creativity is concerned. There are a few areas I want to grow in and learn more about. I already have multiple books I want/need to buy. Perhaps I should have asked for Barnes&Noble gift certificates for Christmas. I so enjoy learning something new and look forward to tackling a new direction and seeing where it takes me. I, of course, want to continue to learn and grow in those areas that I’ve already found passion for like photography and scrapbooking.
Another goal of mine is to do a project at least once a week…one thing I didn’t do very well last year that I really wanted too. I think part of the reason was blogging. I love the blogging world for what it has taught me and the connections I’ve made, but I see how it can take the place of creativity. I want to make sure to have a better balance so i can keep up with all of you and continue to do the things I love.
I suppose this list could go on and on. I have spiritual and family goals like better FHE, reading the BOM together and alone, serving more outside my home, memorizing the “Living Christ” (a YW goal), getting my food storage complete, potty training megan (hopefully soon), reading more, playing more with my girls, more time with adam, taking a vacation together etc. etc. I just have to say I have such a great outlook for 2007. I feel, though it will most likely come with it’s challenges, I’m ready to face them because 2006 was good to me…hard, but good. It has been an interesting ride and I thank all of those who were with me, supported me, and gave me what I needed this past year. I only hope I can do the same for someone else.
Wow, impressive list Amy. It sounds so much like my own list! I love that the New Year renews that drive and motivation inside of us to better ourselves. Good luck!
Hi Amy,
I’m coming out so you don’t have to worry about another lurker. I love your scrapbooking style, and that lures me back to your blog all the time.
I like your list of goals. I have the same one about organization. I think so many of my frustrations in my life all stem from that.
Amy,
Great list! I am with you in that I am really excited to tackle my goals for 2007!
Happy New Year!
Tasha
I know what you mean about taking time for projects. I have a few endless projects (mainly my scrapbook) I have neglected.
The beauty of a new year is a fresh start. Happy New Year!
You’re back! Woohoo!
Very thought-provoking. That’s the nice thing about the new year. You get to evaluate your life and see where you need to improve but also feel happy about the accomplishments you have made. Self-reflection is an important part of life. Hopefully in a year you will look back and get to pat yourself on the back for your newfound organizational skills.
Happy new year.
I don’t expect you to remember, but we’ve met before. When Crystalyn did her layers party over a year ago, I was there. I know it was a long time ago, but for some reason I remembered you.
Good luck Amy! I love the feeling of renewal that the new year brings. So much hope and determination. I hope your year is as wonderful as you imagine.
For some reason blogging alone has given me more incentive to follow through with my goals. Journaling I’m sure is a big part and also knowing others struggle with the same things. Finishing goals and being a mom all at the same time requires lots of patience and sacrifice. Time management and organization are always at the top of my list.
I’m glad you liked the lighthouse. I know you have some amazing photos too, I love all of them!
It’s so nice to feel like we get to start over with a new year, even though it’s all mental because we could start over any time.
I wish you good luck with your goals and now you can achieve them.
I think blogging has actually helped my creativity level because I have been exposed to so many new people, new ideas, and new projects. I also feel like it gives me someone (or someones) to be accountable to or at least people to report my successes and my failings to which in turn gives me feedback which helps me try something else.
I want to check out the fly-lady routine too! Totally excited about new beginnings.
amy, great goals for the new year! i am also feelng very motivated and renewed! hope it lasts…
such a great post. i’m on the same page in so many ways. i have been wanting to start “flying” again and it seems like the new year is a perfect time to go ahead and just do it again! i think the trick for me is to pace myself…do enough but not so much upfront that i don’t want to keep it up. all about balance. which i’m trying to learn in the blog world too. i love it so much but want to figure out how to do as much of it as i want and still have time to produce the things i get inspired about. balance has always been a tricky thing for me…i’m always in pursuit of it.
good luck with everything you have planned!