Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Time is on My Side



photo credit patrick hoff


As I looked back through the last year's worth of posts, and the ever looming birthday "to-do" list I realized that time seems to be a huge factor in my life. Shocking no? I'm always counting down to something, or rushing from one event to another or waiting for time to slow down. It's a vicious cycle that carries me from January to December.



Today, I opened an e-mail from a co-worker reminding me that there are 13 days left in January. 13 days to accomplish something this month. And that made me think, what if I set one goal each month to accomplish rather than a whole list of things? If I choose one project each month and set a goal for myself instead of starting half a dozen things and never completing them.



So that's what I've decided to do this year. Instead of making a thousand resolutions and wasting time, I'm going to set one goal at the start of each month (anything from weight loss to quilting to running a 5k) that will be my fait accompli.



My January goal is to organize my craft desk/space. It's become a little out of control after the holidays and is in desperate need of some decluttering before I embark on anything new for Valentine's Day.



What will you accomplish this month?


Saturday, January 16, 2010

Six Word Saturday

Feels like I can breathe again.

Second semester hit hard and fast, and so did the Cedar pollen. Thank goodness for a three day weekend and a rainstorm to help with both issues!


Thursday, January 14, 2010

You say it's your birthday?

Well, it's her birthday too...




Happy Birthday to my favorite jenga-playing sister in law!




It's been a wild and crazy ride for Sheila since she became a part of our family, but we're glad she's one of us :) Recently, Sheila & Marty answered the call to start on the path of international adoption. You can follow their adventures here.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Wordless Wednesday



My job as an English teacher is safe.