41 things

My mind has been busy even though I have not been sharing here on the good ‘ol blog.  I guess I have been rather reflective since a birthday marking another year zooming along.  I have used the standard excuses: busy with kids’ school and activities… sickness…laundry piles…etc.  The reality is, I am not motivated.

I made this list of things to help me through the next zooming along year.  It’s not exactly like a Bucket List or a New Year’s Resolution.  I don’t want the disappointment and failure.  Instead–Inspiration.  I hope that accomplishing these things will  alleviate stress not cause it!

41 Things

1. Create something every day

2. Have a date once a month

3. Call a friend once a week

4. Knit a sweater

5. Re-do the spice cabinet

6. paint and decorate the laundry room

7. Garden plan

8. make Dr. appointments

9. Make living room curtain

10. re-upholster living room chair

11. Sell Granny’s sofa

12. Kiss the kids every day

13. Read more books

14. burn candles

15. encourage the BT women

16. learn something new about photography

17. draw at least one picture in pastel

18. do 31 pondered proverbs

19. Bake cookies

20. bake bread

21. eliminate plastic bags

22. make a blurb book for ‘09

23. teach each kid something about homemaking

24. write

25. every month—take a bag to goodwill

26. slim the middle

27. make gifts

28. find the positive in the day

29. return calls

30. Encourage the kids with scripture

31. GPS-Growing peaceful and secure

32. explore new ways of relaxation

33. make time with the kids they want

34. Shadow bath x4

35. listen to new music

36. plant a fruit tree

37. work on relationship with Mom

38. Plant bulbs

39. Make myself an outfit

40. Host a party

41. Dream for the future