I am not a resolution maker.
I honestly don’t know if I can say that I’ve ever truly made a New Year’s resolution. Ever. Not because I don’t believe in them, or because I have a fear of commitment. I just by chance, never have.
But a few of my friends have inspired me lately with their wishes for 2013 {see here and here, and also, an oldie but a goodie, here}. And so, I think this is the year. The year I make some resolutions just because. Because when I think about it, these are things that are important to me, or at least, if anything, because these are things I want to try.
My heart is in it for these goals, I can feel it.
{And your heart is always a good place to start.}
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2013, let’s do this:
2. Learn more about photography
4. Handwritten letters + stay in better touch with friends
9. Travel to 5 different places
10. Take less, GIVE MORE
Over the next month or so I plan to write more specifically about these goals; why I chose them, how I’m going to try and achieve them. But for now, this is the list.
This is it, 2013. Let’s have some fun.
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{photograph by me, stationary by rifle paper co.}
OPEN AN ETSY SHOP?!?!? What kind of shop!! I’ll be your first customer!! TELL ME MORE!
I wish you lived closer to me because I’m looking for a yoga bud. I’m working on my headstands #truestory
And: just sent you aaaanother email.
I will post about the details soon!
And I wish we could be yoga buds, too. Wouldn’t that be so super fun. YES.
These are great goals! And not so original either, I like that. Being a better listener is something I really (ok, REALLY!) need to work on. Happy 2013!
Yeah… me too, definitely. That’s why it’s my #1!
oh my OH MY. i can’t wait to hear more about this!!! especially the etsy shop and those five different places – do they have to be new to you or just different from one another? because nyc should totes be in the top 5 :)
I haven’t decided if I am going to commit to 5 new places (although I want to) or just 5 different places total. Either way I’m coming to NYC. OBVI.
Your Etsy shop will just be so awesome! I’m so glad that you decided to open one. You make a lot of cute stuff and have a lot of great ideas. And your photographs. Well, I think you know how I feel about those. :) My friend, Brittany, and I are actually going to start taking yoga classes this month. We have our first class next. I’m pretty excited! I need to work on my listening skills, as well. Moreso my retaining skills, but definitely my listening skills, too. Good luck with your resolutions! You’ll do brilliantly, I’m sure. :)
Oh, I hope you like yoga. It’s so peaceful, I really think you will.
And thanks for the nice thoughts on my to-be shop! I hope I can make it awesome.
I wanna do yoga with you.
And I, WITH YOU.
I want to learn to knit too!! & I can’t wait to hear more about this etsy shop!!!!
I tried in December to learn, but didn’t commit enough. We can do this, though. If other people can, then so can we! 2013: THE YEAR OF THE KNITTER.
I am incredibly excited about your Etsy shop; I can’t wait to hear details! I just know it will be amazing. I actually can’t wait to hear about *everything.* Do you have your books picked out already? I feel like I have a million more questions, but I’ll wait until your other posts…
I’m excited about it all, too! And a little nervous, but that’s good, right?
About the books… no I have’t picked mine out yet. I don’t know if I’ll plan or just pick as I go. I started my first yesterday– The Night Circus. Which was recommended by Fran. I’m hoping it’s a good one!
I started the Night Circus but had a hard time finishing it. Tell me how you like it and if it’s worth another go!
I’ll keep you updated! I’m just a little ways in so far, and I’m already very intrigued.
Fun list of goals for the new year! Good luck with them – they seem reasonably attainable!
I like the staying in contact with friends one. I plan to work on that this year as well. Sometimes it’s too easy to let relationships slip away.
Oh, it’s so important nowadays isn’t it? Also, I didn’t say it, but I’m pretty much done with Facebook. I think it’s such a lame way to keep in touch with people. It’s fine for some, but not but the best friends. They deserve something more, something better, I think.
I want to write more letters (sincere ones), call more, and best of all, VISIT.
Looking forward to your year!!! Also, this etsy shop, THE ANTICIPATION IS KILLING ME.
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Great resolutions! We have a lot of similar ones – hopefully we can keep each other on track! Um and I very interested in hearing more about this Etsy shop… I am sure it will be splendid!
Yes! We can do it!
I hope you do a post about yours! :)
love. your list is perfect. I can’t wait to hear more.
And girl, you travel a ton! Is this 5 places you haven’t been before?
I know, I do, don’t I?
Hmmm… I’m thinking of some guidelines for myself– to keep it interesting! Stay tuned!
I’m with you on numbers 2,4 7 and 8! Especially 8. Happy new year!
I can’t wait to see you achieve these goals :) You’re awesome! Such perfect goals to make 2013 rock.
What an awesome list! I love that everything is straight forward. I wish you luck completing them all. I’m very excited to hear about this Etsy shop and your travels. Happy 2013!
Good list! I share number 1-3 and 7 with you. Here’s to a good 2013!
This is a good list! I have found that I make fewer and fewer resolutions each year, in hopes that I will one year accomplish all of them :) I’m excited about your opening an Etsy shop this year! Oh and knitting!- I forgot that I was contemplating adding that to my resolutions list. Thanks for the reminder!
eeep! etsy shop?! count me in, i want to buy all the pretty anna things. ;)