Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a habitual list maker. I can spend hours making a great To Do List. All this time spent coming up with ideas, color coding, and organizing a list does leave little time to actually do the items on the list but even so, I love a good list. A little over a year ago I decided it was time for some changes in my life and made a list. As I have been organizing my keep, toss, pack piles of belongings I came across this list. I took the time to sit down and review this 'Hopes and Dreams for 2008' list. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had completed or have worked on every item I had set out to do. Wow. What a treasure to have a completed To Do list but all I can think is What now? I am someone who loves having something to work towards, some goal to achieve. A mission, a destination, a dream.
The possibilities seem endless. I am encouraged by my achievements thus far and have decided to set new goals. Some are silly, some are basic, and some take effort. I am all for growth and development, letting life be a classroom.
Here's what I've come up with so far-
- continue reading uplifting books-at least one a month
- make one new friend each week or learn something new about an old friend
- learn to walk in heels-this will open up so many new options in footwear
- put more time into daily prayer, make it more meaningful
- strive to finish homework assignments before the last minute
- capture more on film-a picture is worth a thousand words
- learn how to cook a bigger variety of dishes
- call Grandma more often
- learn more about proper car maintenance
- say 'I love you' more often
- avoid watching too much television
- eat more 'leafy greens'
- take more time out for myself (i.e. attempting a full night's sleep)
- budget money and spend wisely
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