Since 2010 started I've been working on a list of stuff that I need to do or change. These aren't really new year's resolutions, because as we all know, most of us are really bad at keeping them (except for the Type A personalities, which I am not), but they're more like things that I want to do or get better at doing this year.
}musical stuff{
learn the State Song :: I don't know the tune of the states between Michigan to Ohiiiiii-o-klahoma and then to the end of the song.
start playing clarinet again :: This means that I also need to re-learn how to read music, and get past a middle-school level of playing. I have the instrument, it just needs new pads. Kleenex, believe it or not, do not make a very good substitute for clarinet pads.
convert all of the records to digital format :: I think I've mentioned this before, that I have some old records from my grandparents that I want to put into digital format. They were supposed to be a Christmas present to my grandparents, but that definitely did not happen
}crafty stuff{
make more pottery :: It's so relaxing to throw some clay around. I'm planning to go back to The Secret Gallery with Heather next month for another class.
hit up more Final Fridays :: Final Fridays are really enjoyable, and even more fun on a date or with friends.
}dancing stuff{
get better at two-step turns and holds :: I have a couple of friends who really know what they're doing when it comes to
sweetheart holds, skater position, promenade, and the cuddle -- and they know how to gracefully get out of the holds. I am still at a point of counting my steps on the turns and wanting to make sure that I come out on the right foot and beat. It would be nice if all that just happens naturally.
learn the cowboy cha-cha comfortably :: Every time I hear Brooks and Dunn's
Neon Moon, I feel like I should be doing the cowboy cha-cha, but it's a little bit of a challenge not knowing all of the steps.
}grown-up stuff{
add more professional clothes to my wardrobe :: I don't really need to get rid of anything, but I do need to gain more classy clothes that can mix-and-match in the work world. And that includes clothes that may be pricey, but can be used in various ways and will last a long time.
be on time :: I'm rarely early to anything, including going to bed.
keep the apartment clean :: This way I don't have to refuse any spontaneous visits when people are in the neighborhood.
}sporty stuff{
go to at least 2 WSU baseball games :: Who is excited for baseball season???
watch a Wichita Barbarians game :: Should I wear my JBU Rugby t-shirt? hehe.
go watch an ICT Roller Girls bout :: see? I'm serious. I already use the lingo.
run the 2-mile at the River Run :: I had a goal of running in the Frosty 5k on January 1st, but that didn't happen, so my next goal (and it's been a goal since I started running last summer) is to run the River Run. It's either a 2-mile or a 10k. I'm not up to 10k condition, but I know that I can easily run the 2-mile. No walking for me!
get a tan :: I put this into the sporty stuff category since it's probably being at sporting events (or gardening) that will get me outside, and I am determined to make the most of the nice weather that comes.
}thrifty stuff{
take advantage of the great garage sales in wichita :: This requires getting up early and scouting out the good sales. My best deal last year was a camping chair for $1. I'm wanting to find more good stuff like that.
hit up the farmer's market for fresh flowers every weekend :: Fresh flowers make a happy home.
have lots and lots of plants, and actually consider where things are being planted in the flower beds this spring. I already feel like a crazy plant lady since I have two amaryllis plants, a bunch of stinky narcissus flowers, and a cactus inside right now. I'm looking forward to the nicer weather when I can get my hands dirty.
use coupons more often :: They are helpful, it just takes discipline to find and remember to use them.
make a budget each month and stick with it :: The goal of being debt free in just a few years or less is really exciting.
collect gifts throughout the year for a gift box :: The gift box will keep me from having to do any last-minute shopping. (ha!)
}God stuff{
make it a point to not give God the "lasts" of me each day, but the "firsts" instead.}friend stuff{
find a mentor :: I've never had a mentor and I'm thinking that it would be nice to have someone on the "outside" to talk to about life.
become a mentor :: I was encouraged by a friend to join Youth Horizons, so I may look into mentoring with them.
invest more into the friendships that I do have and reach out to others :: I've met so many people this year, and deepened friendships that I already had, and I'd like to keep doing that.
take more pictures :: I've been relying on other people for pictures of me and friends, but I won't always get the pictures that I want unless I am my own photographer.
send more encouragement to people :: I enjoy writing little notes, and enjoy hand-writing and snail mailing little notes better than emailing something.
}family stuff{
spend more time with mom and dad on Sundays and visit more during the week.
be a better auntie to the little ones}travel stuff{
go to Florida :: I owe my sister a trip to Florida. So should I go before the twinsies are born, or after?
So there's the list, and I am sure that I'll be adding to it as I think of more things that I want to do. What's on your list for the year?
