Happy New Year 2012

 
The new year is a time for reflection and resolutions. I have never really been big on resolutions and goals but this year is different. I really want to write these things down so that next year I have something to reflect on. So I'm going to write a few things down. Things I need to work on and things I want to accomplish. I'm getting closer to 30 and want to make sure that I'm putting an effort into reaching my 30 by 30 goals.

Sometimes lists can be a scary thing. Why put so much pressure on myself, right? But without lists I sometimes lose focus of what I want to accomplish and am easily sucked in to every day life without doing what I wanted to do. So I'm going to write these things down and share them so I hold myself accountable this year.

What are your resolutions this year? What do you want to accomplish in 2012?

In 2012 I am going to -

1. Reach goal weight
2. Become more organized
3. Put more effort into my marriage
4. Exercise regularly
5. Start to save and budget
6. Continue to become eco-conscious
7. Read at least one book a month
8. Eat at home at least 5 nights a week
9. Slow down and enjoy the time I have with my kids at home
10. Blog at least once a week

If I can accomplish at least 1/2 of this list by the end of 2012 I will be happy with my progress. I look forward to 2012 and am excited to see what it will bring to me and my family.

3 Years to Complete 30x30

Since it's my birthday today and I'm now 3 years shy of my 30th birthday today I thought it'd be fun to write down a list of 30 things I'd love to accomplish or do before the big 3-0. As I do each thing I'll update the list and check things off... So here's my 30 things to accomplish before I'm 30:

Cooking/Baking:
1. Donuts (purchased a donut cutter) 
2. Bagels
3. Frosted Sugar Cookies
4. Pita Bread
5. Take an ethnic foods cooking class

Travel:
6. Go to New York City
7. Go to Vegas
8. Go to Hawaii
9. Staycation in San Diego
10. Take the kids to to Washington (to make my mom happy :))
11. Take the kids to South Dakota to visit family

Health/Fitness:
12. Lose 70lbs and reach my goal weight (Lost 30 lbs)
13. Work out 3 times a week every week for at least 30 minutes a day (joined the YMCA)
14. Eat at least 5 fruits and veggies a day (started)
15. Consume at least 80oz of water a day (started)

Relationships:
16. Date Night at least once a month with the hubs - even w/ the kids present (started)
17. Girls Night at least once a month (can be included with bunco/game night) (started)
18. Call my mom at least twice a month (this can be reciprocal!)
19. Start to call friends instead of just using social media
20. Start to write letters to friends and family more often

Sewing/Crafts: 
21. Sew an apron (started)
22. Make curtains
23. Make a dress for Molly (started)
24. Make flannel pajama pants for the kids
25. Learn more crochet patterns

Other:
26. Do more volunteer work
27. Re-vamp the food and personal blog (maybe hire a blog designer) 
28. Own a grown up wardrobe (i.e. get clothes tailored and only buy what fits properly!)
29. Take more classes on photography
30. Buy more camera equipment

Any suggestions on where to start? Do you have a list of things you want to accomplish by a certain point in your life? Share with me!