24 in 12 Part 2

here's the second half of my 24 in 12 post:)

13) make someone smile everyday

making someone else smile will bring a positive change to someone else's life and mine as well!

14) sew a wearable garment

or attempt too....

15) host my first giveaway

not sure when.... either at the one year anniversary of this blog or when i hit a certain amount of followers... maybe 30?  spread the word! ;)

16) do something i'm scared to do at least once a week

i want to become more brave

17) develop a better sleep pattern

and hopefully drink less coffee

18) run another half marathon and do a distance triathlon

19)  get rid of the negative things in my life

that i can control

20)  discover some new indie bands

organize my music

buy a record player

and some records :)

21)  take more pictures with my diana f+

learn how to develop them.... that would help ;)

not a diana.... but you get the picture.... haha.  get it?  

okay i'm corny i know :)

22) become a certified lifeguard

23)  organize organize organize

clear out clutter from my room

organize school stuff

organize recipes

24) Buy more handmade/vintage

thats all for now folks!  this was fun.... i'll keep you updated on the progress :)

to-do for tomorrow:  change music on blog so my readers don't get annoyed with the xmas music.

SORRY!

xoxo

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24 in 12 Part 1

Hi friends.

I hope everyone had an amazing 2nd day of 2010 (promise i wont do that everyday!)

Today and Tomorrow I'm going to share my 24 in 12 goals.  What's that might you ask?

it's 24 things I'd love to do in 12 months.

or, if you really want to use your math skills here, 2 things per month.

here are the first 12 things!

1)  start an etsy shop

i've already expressed my interest in this... but it's something i would love to do!

2) go to two amazing concerts

last year i went to 3, but two of them were in the summer.  my friends and i had a BLAST rocking out to music outside and i can't wait to do it again this year.

3)  fill up 2 art journals.

i started one.... but i never take enough time to work on it.  i'd love to try to fill up two between now and next year.  (maybe one day i'll give you a glimpse of it :))

4)  learn to knit.

i'm tired of spending money on hats.  i know i can make my own.

5)  take more pictures

for my photo wall (see yesterdays post)

6)  travel

in '09 i traveled so much.... hawaii, florida, boston, baltimore, phili, rhode island

some of them were just for the weekend... but overall i had an amazing time seeing the country.

i've already planned my first 2010 trip!  i'm going to paris in april :)

7)  bake 100 new things

i love to back, and this year want to try 100 NEW recipes.

(and yes, that does coincide with my goal of eating healthier.  oh well)

8)  paint more.

my room is filled with paintings i've done... but i'd love to create more!

9)  focus more on my yoga practice.

as in, be able to stand on my head WITHOUT a wall :)

10)  make my swimming comeback

after taking a month off from my 6 day a week, 2 hour intense swim practice because of the surgery, i'm ready to start working hard to lower my times.

and maybe maybe get recruited in the process? :)

11)  redecorate my room

and my florida room.

oh and bestie asked me to re-do hers.

whoa.  i should get started on this....

12)  volunteer more

give back to the community that gives me so much

i'll give you the other 12 tomorrow!

xoxo

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Let's Give it a Try

Happy 2010!

I hope you all had an amazing new years eve.

it feels so weird to be in a completely new decade.

i love new years.  actually, i love new weeks too.  the whole thought of getting a second chance, a fresh start, is very appealing!

that's why i'm determined to make 2010 my best year yet.

normally i never really write my resolutions down.  i just put them in my head and stick with them for a few weeks before they go away for good.

{i think last year's were something like eat healthier and become more patient.  HA!}

i'm going to try something different.

i figured if i wrote my resolution on my blog, you all will see them, and therefore i'll be more likely to want to stick with them.

besides, now i can go back in june and take a look at today's blog post.

sound like a good idea?  just go with me here friends!

i also plan to write a letter to myself, seal it, and put it away until New Year's Eve '10.
I want to see how much I grow up and what has changed.

so here we go:

2010 New Year's Resolutions/ Goals/Things to Remember

(1)  Eat healthier foods for my body

sometimes i get so busy that i don't eat lunch or i eat the wrong types of foods.

don't get me wrong, i still plan on having my daily chocolate fix

but when i eat meals i want them to be wholesome and filling.

(2) Don't Let the little things bring me down

I think 2009 taught me that in the end, everything will be okay.  I need to remember that this year

 that being said....

(3)  Cry When Needed

when i'm at home in my room, of course.  crying ALWAYS makes me feel just a little better.

especially when it's done in the shower.

(4)  Be More Patient with My family

'cause, come on, they stress all of us out.

(5)  Instead of getting upset or angry or stressed, just remember to breathe

Inhale and Exhale

(6)  Open an Etsy Store

I've wanted to do this for a long time.  Full of my paintings, headbands, and photographs.

This year will be the year.

and to always remember:

Smile More, Laugh Often, Love Everyday

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Bring it On 2010.

It's gonna be amazing.

Happy New Year Everyone!

What are your resolutions?