Soo...I didn’t
quite finish my list. Boo.
This was a big year
for me. For the first time since college I actually had time to kick back and
“take in the view”—of my life that is. I have grown so much in the last 5 years
and I have come to realize that a few of my total life goals have changed. My
Plan A Dreams that I put on the back burner found their way back into the
limelight and my Plan B Dreams took a step back. This list played a huge part
in that realization process as a few of the goals--specifically #’s 17 & 18--I
set for myself revolved around what I thought I really wanted for my life. As I
looked over my list, I constantly skipped over those goals and I just had to
admit to myself that I wasn’t that passionate about accomplishing them as I
once was. Who knows, maybe one day those Plan B dreams will resurface, but for
now, I’m on a different path and I’m happier than ever. I know this sounds
really abstract. I plan to divulge more as the year progresses, but a little
mystery is good for now.
So how’d I do? Well
I did manage to accomplish 12 out of 26 goals. Not too bad. I’m not giving up
though and I’ve started a new list! I hope that this year, I will attack my
list more vigorously and at this same time next year I will hopefully say that
all 27 before 27 are checked off.
Here’s a quick
recap of my 26 before 26 accomplishments:
#1: Run a 5k
Remember how we
tackled the Warrior Dash?
#2: Create 5 new
recipes
What about these
delicious dishes?
#11: Complete
guestbook project
In case you forgot,
here’s how you put together this handsome bird?
#12: Organize a plan a camping trip
Our Easter camping trip at Lake
Hartwell was so much fun! I hope we camp more this year!
#14: Start an herb garden
Remember the gorgeous herb box stand
the hubs made me? Those tasty green enhanced so many dishes and treats (my fav
being the mojitos)!
#15: Keep plants alive until @ least
26
While I don’t have the greenest
thumb on the block, my plants did make it to my birthday! Some just
barely...haha!
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#16: Make someone’s day
My mom is always complaining that I
don’t spend enough time with her so I made sure to make her visit to Atlanta
extra special including an awesome day at one of her favorite places; remember
her visit?
#18: Pursue Plan A
Although scary and quite an
unfamiliar adventure, I’m doing it and hopefully this year I will realize it!
#20: Pick-up a new active hobby
Remember my adventures in nexercising?
I’ve have slacked a bit on it, but it’s a new year so no more slacking!
#22 Create a lovely outdoor space
Don’t get mad, but scout’s honor I
did do this! Unfortunately, I didn’t take any pictures...what?!!! I would take
one now, but the cold weather has killed a few of my summer plants and has made
everything look a little drab. Let me see if I can create a mental picture for
you. I added the herb garden, a hanging plant and some other potted plants,
solar lanterns (Goodwill steal!), Jesse built some lovely benches and a planter
for our Clementine tree, I revamped our fire pit with some lovely tiles, and
Jesse refurbished an old dirty grill and made it look brand new (a side of the
road find). I’m kicking myself over the fact I never took a picture...ah! I’ll
take one this spring and make sure to update you all.
#24: Avoid fast food for at least
one whole month
Although hard with all the
temptations in our area, I successfully accomplished this and it felt awesome!
#26: Go to a baseball game
Remember the Braves game we went to with our good
friends The Wrights?
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That’s all! I had fun with every one
of these! I can’t wait for the experiences my next list will lead me to!
You had a fantastic 2012!
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