Welcome 2018!! I like lists, especially crossing off things from my list. I don't particularly care for New Year's Resolutions nor am I a fan of "goals". But lists--are doable for me. I know, I know--aren't they all basically the same thing? Probably. Resolutions or goals feel like I'm setting myself up for failure. However an "Idea" seems less threatening. Thus, here is my 2018 Idea List. These are things that I thought might be fun to do this year and they would help me in my desire to become more comfortable blogging. So without further ado, here is my list:
1. Read 24 books. More specifically I would like to read 2 books a month. I usually go through spurts of reading where I read several books within a few weeks and then go two months without reading anything. By the end of 2018 I would like to have finished 2 books a month and read at a steady pace. I have a running list at Goodreads so that I can easily choose something of interest.
2. Spend more time with friends. This idea is rather vague I know, but I struggle to get together with friends on a regular basis. So my idea is to put this at the forefront of my mind this year and be intentional about coming up with ideas and calling people and getting together. Last year on my Idea list (I have done this for awhile--just haven't posted it publicly) was to say "yes" whenever I got invited to hang out with someone. That worked out well to touch base with people and I know it meant a lot to me when someone would go out of their way to say "hey let's spend time together". So this year I want to do more inviting.
3. Host at least 4 Game Nights. I love to play games! It's so much fun and an easy way to spend time with people. So my idea is to host at least 4 Game Nights, get some snacks and enjoy some time with other people.
4. Host 4 dinner parties. Nothing fancy. But just have a few people over for dinner, enjoy a meal together and each other's company.
5. Try 12 new recipes.
6. Happiness Jar. A friend on facebook posted about a Happiness Jar where everyday for a year you write down one good thing that happened and put it in the jar. At the end of the year you read all the good things that happened. I LOVE the idea. So it's an idea that is happening.
7. Blog at least 12 posts. Ahhh... I love reading other people's blogs. I love sharing ideas. I love writing. However, I really don't love criticism, nor do I love when I screw up and say something stupid--and then when it's written down, well it's rough. But I do want to share more of myself with the world at large and also to gain insight from the feedback of others--so I will start with the idea of blogging at least once a month about something.
8. Go to the Beach. Toes in the sand. A book. The sound of the water. I don't know what beach or when or with whom. But at least a day at the beach this year.
9. Spend less time online and watching TV/movies. Alas I love a good story. I also can be incredibly lazy with my free time. Instead of watching other people's stories, I want to be an active participant in my own story.
Ok so that's the end of my list for now, however I may come back and add to it as the year progresses. If you're interested in the game nights, dinner party, or hanging out--let me know!!
Here's to 2018!!
