This is a blog hop and this week the host is Out with the Old in with the New and if you click here, you can read her blog on What are your dreams or plans for 2013,
Do you look ahead this time of year and make resolutions or
do you make plans or goals? I don’t like resolutions because I will break them.
Will power is not by strongest trait. Instead I go for the goals.
I make a list of any projects I want to tackle during each
new year. It could be a list of little things or maybe one or two big ones.
Whatever I think I’ll be able to budget and finish in the coming 12 months goes
on the list. Some years everything from the list gets done and other years some
items get moved to the next year. Either way is fine with me because I prefer
to have a list longer than would be easily accomplished. I like the challenge.
So for 2013 I am looking at the following:
(this list is still subject to editing, it’s early yet)
1) Ceiling in basement
2) Closet
in downstairs bedroom
3) Bathroom
downstairs
4) Paint
Living Room
There may be more or maybe not all of those will get done,
but for today, that’s the list.
I also hope 2013 brings health and enough wealth to my
family to continue to live relatively easily in such an uncertain economy. I
hope the grand kids all continue to do well and continue to develop into
awesomely amazing people just like their parents and grandparents! I hope for more love and hugs than I know
what to do with!
Happy 2013 list making to all of you!
Jo
Our plans for next year include me starting a new job and relocating to an area that I think would suit us better. It is weird to think that this time next year I probably won't live in this house anymore. Next year will be a big year of big changes. Good ones we hope.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all happiness and peace in your new year. I think change is often a very good thing.
DeleteGosh I could make SO many resolutions about fixing up out own house, and it's just the last thing I feel like devoting my time to! Our upstairs is a disaster. We had our house rewired a good five years ago and we still haven't gotten around to repainting so we don't have patchwork of spackled spots!
ReplyDeleteJust because it was on the list, doesn't mean it will be done. It may be moved to 2014 list.
DeleteI like your goals over resolutions list Jo. Been doing that myself for years. I make multiple lists. Writing, personal and home. 2013 will be most focused on my writing and I can't wait to see where it leads me!
ReplyDeleteI do the same. I am a listaholic.
DeleteWriting is taking on a more important role for my 2013 personal list also.
I have some def goals I hope to reach.
Ambitious to do list. We really need to paint our interior as well, but it's just so daunting. Instead, we are planning a big trip for our anniversary. Much more fun! :-)
ReplyDeleteVacations are always a good addition to any list! I use them as rewards for me, IF I finish something from the list that was difficult or just yucky! So, we'll see how the trip planning list goes this year.
DeleteSo I am a little late to the party here--but trying to catch up. :) Hoping your 2013 is off to a good start--but I hear you hadn't been feeling well--so here's to restored health for the rest of 2013. Take care Jo!
ReplyDeleteI'm making a slow but strong comeback! Gonna survive this crud, I think!
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