12 in 2012

I hate resolutions. Mostly because I never stick to them. I do however, love goals. I especially love making lists of my goals. I find these very easy to accomplish. Especially when I post them on the internet and the whole world can call me out if I'm slacking.

Here are my 12 goals for 2012:

1. Get back to my pre-sickness weight

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Cliche...yes. It needs to happen though, so it's on the list. I've never written about it but in 2009 I had horrible stomach issues. I had to take medical leaves, was bedridden and had countless surgeries and procedures. It basically sucked...the only word to describe it. In the process I lost a massive amount of weight and looked like death. When I recovered, my metabolism did not. Now I am the heaviest I've ever been. I used to be able to drop 5 lbs a week with little effort and those days are over. I need to make a serious commitment to clean eating and exercise in 2012.

2. Learn to knit

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My Aunt learned to knit this year and I love seeing all the pictures she posts of her projects. I have also developed a serious case of can't-sit-still-itus. I can't just sit and watch TV or a movie anymore, my hands have to be in motion. I think knitting will help me finally relax a bit.

3. Re-learn how to sew

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At one point in my life I knew how to sew. I haven't touched a machine in years. I really hope it's like riding a bike...

4. Read 50 Books

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I love to read, and read a ton. I've never really counted though and I want to read more. I think 50 is a reasonable goal to start off.

5. Get dressed

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My husband and I both work from home. We live in PJ's. It makes me lazy. It has to stop. I hope to starting doing What I Wore Wednesday posts to hold me accountable. I'm so much more productive when I'm pretty :)

6. Go to the Grand Canyon

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I've lived in Arizona for almost 20 years and I've never been to the Grand Canyon. Everyone I know has been including my husband who grew up in New Orleans. I blame my parents. In fact, I think they should pay for my trip this year. What do you say, Mom?

7. Finish decorating my home

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My house has been a work in progress ever since we moved here 3 years ago. I've been "too busy" first with teaching, and now my business. I am determined to get it done this year. I hope to document my projects on the blog too!

8. Take a photography class

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I just bought my first DSLR camera and now I need to learn to use it. I love photography and I want to be able to take beautiful pictures of my family and my work.

9. Hit 200 Etsy sales

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Technically I'm almost, but of course Etsy wouldn't let me carry over my 70+ sales from my second shop when I closed it. Oh well...


10. Find & cook 10 new slow cooker recipes

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I have loads of energy in the morning (right after my coffee) and I would love to be able to get dinner going then. I hit a wall at about 5. I know I would cook more if I learned to utilize that crock pot of mine.

11. Do at least 3 tutorials a month on the blog

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Usually I make something on a whim and then don't go back and photograph the steps to post a tutorial. It's pure laziness and it has to stop.

12. Journal 

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I used to do this. I stopped. It was a bad decision.

Do you set goals or make resolutions?

What would you like to accomplish in 2012?

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