after doing some ruminating over the past few days, i've come up with some goals for the year. lately i've been thinking that maybe i cut myself a little too much slack. i lack focus. and that would be fine if i didn't care whether i was accomplishing anything or not in my non-work life. but i do want to get stuff done. so i wrote some things down.
1. walk 500 miles. this is a big goal for me since i'm pretty sedentary now. but it's a measureable, concrete goal, that doesn't expose me to humiliation like signing up for a 5K might. but it's one i can make happen.
2. keep at it with WW and go to meetings. i joined December 1 and i've lost 4.5 lbs. considering that this was during the holidays with my family visiting and i'm pretty stressed out right now i'm happy with my progress. i also like my meeting leader. she's funny and smart and sensible and moves the meeting along with humor. again, going to meetings is something i can control.
3. i want to publish 8 patterns. the number 8 sounds rather arbitrary but i read about it here. 8 is supposed to be good luck. i have 2 patterns coming out in the spring already. i will decide later if those are included in the final tally. heh.
4. i got a new camera. the nikon D7000 and it is lovely. but unlike my D80 and D90, there are all sorts of new features and controls that i need to learn about. hence the manual in the photo. i'm reading that mof0 if it kills me. heh. no official photo project this year, but it's time to get a portfolio together so that i can make a little $$ at this hobby.
5. related to this, i'd like to make this website look a little better and more useful.
6. there's the potholder swap coming up. more info on that in the coming weeks.
7. find a new job. yeah this is a goal that i have no choice but to work on. i have to pay for all of the things some how ;)
so that's it for now.
happy new year to all of you.
That's a lot of miles but I bet you can do it if you put your mind (and feet!) to it. And good for you with WW. All of your other goals are terrific, too.
Posted by: Carole | January 05, 2013 at 04:45 PM
Those sound like great goals - enough to be challenging, but not overwhelming either. Looking forward to the potholder swap making a triumphant return! happy 2013!
Posted by: Heather | January 05, 2013 at 07:28 PM
Ruminating is a good word. And, I think writing things down helps a lot. Happy 2013!
Posted by: wenders | January 07, 2013 at 07:59 AM
great goals!! thanks so much for your lovely comment- it really made me smile! and it allowed me to find your blog! what awesome patterns!!!! I am amazed you can write a pattern! i too have a canon to figure out- heres to 2013!
Posted by: tania | January 08, 2013 at 11:04 AM
t he new cam,era and the less pounds. Congrats on the new camera and the poundage loss!
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | January 09, 2013 at 03:04 PM
10 miles a week. 2 miles a day, sleeping in on the weekends b/c c'mon... it's a weekend. You can do this!!! I might just join you on this one!
Love, love, love your photography. Great goals for chasing down what you love!
Posted by: Kate | January 09, 2013 at 03:04 PM
Wonderful goals and yes you can walk 500 miles! I've walked/run 675 miles since I got my Fitbit in June. That's mid-June to Dec. 31st. I did the C25K over the summer and ran in two 5K's this fall/ winter. If you can keep up with at least 10,000 steps per day your goal will be a piece of cake. I too am back at WW and embracing it best I can. I wonder if we have the same meeting leader.... Kathy A? No not the Knitigator. :-) Though that would be fun too. I'll be in your town later this month for my yearly eye exam. Let me know if you'd like to meet for coffee and knitting. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Manise | January 09, 2013 at 04:24 PM
Happy new year :) Good goals, looking forward seeing your 8 patterns.
Posted by: Sigrun Joh. | January 10, 2013 at 04:48 AM
I always make fun of a friend of mine because she has a gazillion inspirational sayings around her house, but sometimes it makes me think. What if I wrote out a short list of attainable goals and posted them in the entryway of my home--would that help me live a slightly more purposeful/fulfilling life? I think I am sometimes too easy on myself as well.
Posted by: molly::applecyder | January 15, 2013 at 07:53 AM