2007/2008 Goals

I’ve been considering whether or not I should do a New Year’s Resolutions post. And yes, I’m aware that it’s now January 7th. I actually decided against doing one, but now I’ve changed my mind. So here goes…

My resolutions for 2007 were:

1. Be good to myself - make time every week to do something just for me.
2. Make time for a fun family activity each week. (I amended this one to include efforts to strengthen/develop friendships.)
3. Make one healthy lifestyle change a month.

Was I able to meet that goal every week/month? Not always, but in general I think I did well. Normally, I have very specific and structured New Year’s Resolutions…which somehow never get met and usually result in just raising my stress levels. I found that keeping them more open and tracking my accomplishments in my daily planner worked much better for me. Those resolutions were meant to help me learn to relax more, deal with stress better, and strengthen my connection with family and friends. It worked well for me and I’m pleased with the progress I made last year.

So I’m going to keep the same goals and format for this year.

As for my creative goals, I accomplished:

• lace knitting
• knitting cables
• knitting a slip stitch project (easy way to do color work)
• knitting hats
• knitting in the round
• knitting on double pointed needles
• learning basic crochet
• sewing on flat buttons

So my 2008 creative goals are (some of them are leftover goals):

• knit socks
• learn fair isle knitting
• knit a sweater
• knit a cardigan
• knit and felt a tote bag/purse
• knit a lace shawl
• crochet a hat (I have a specific one in mind)
• learn to use my sewing machine
• sew two tote bags (the fabric was cut in 2006)
• knit a clapotis
• learn to quilt
• quilt a pillow (materials purchased in 2007)
• quilt a tote bag (materials purchased in 2007)
• beaded jewelry (materials purchased in 2006 & 2007)
• learn to play a simple song on the acoustic guitar

Yeah, it's going to be a busy year.