I feel like 2012 is a gift - all wrapped up like this pretty birthday present and we don't know what's inside. But we can set some goals for the new year and decide on a few things we'd like to do.
1. Organize the house - You've already read about this one. I may not get the house cleaned or complete projects like painting the bathroom, but I will get the clutter purged and under control.
2. Assist my daughter with graduation and college plans - Ooo, this will be a big part of 2012.
3. Figure out what I'd like my next career to be - I have more ideas now than I used to, but I'm still not exactly sure what to try next.
4. Learn to play the piano - I've wanted to learn to play the piano for as long as I can remember. Steve and Emma gave me a keyboard for Christmas so I pulled out my adult piano book and got started. Jingle Bells, When the Saints Go Marching In, different voices - lots of fun!
5. Get back to Jazzercise - Things got busy in the fall, then Advent and Christmas hit, then I was sick. If I can just make myself get there a few times in the next week, I can get back into the routine.
6. Get back to eating healthier - Too many sweets, too tight jeans...
7. Improve the garden - We need to amend the soil again and I'd like to start more things from seed this year.
8. Learn more about fitting hand knitted items - I've purchased the Fit Your Knits and Curvy Knits classes from Craftsy. I want to be more confident about this and I also want to be able to help my students.
9. Do more charity knitting - I feel so much better when I am knitting for others. I'd specifically like to knit more hats for the homeless.
10. 12 Shawls in 2012? - This one is still a big "maybe" for me. I can't decide if this is doable with my schedule or not.
11. Get together more often with my knitting friends - I'm including #11 since #10 is iffy. This year I have not hung out with my knitting buddies and I really feel out of touch. Time to fix that! And it's time to get back to keeping up with my virtual knitting friends, too!
What do you want to do in 2012? Stop in at Carole's to share your answers.
The graduation and college thing will be a huge part of 2012 for you and your family, that's for sure. Big changes but I know you will take it all in stride.
Posted by: Carole | January 03, 2012 at 08:12 AM
Learning piano is a fantastic goal!
Posted by: Beverly | January 03, 2012 at 09:31 AM
I can help with #11! When should we meet?
Posted by: Kathy | January 03, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Aren't Craftsy classes great? I haven't signed up for any of the knitting ones, but have for some sewing! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Vicki | January 03, 2012 at 12:13 PM
great list-and love the connection of a gift with the new year.
Posted by: lydia | January 03, 2012 at 01:45 PM
Great list Beth....
Isn't starting a New Year just a breath of fresh air?? So much anticipation.... and a complete feeling that anything is possible!!
I haven't made my list yet but I will shortly.
In the meantime I too can help you with # 11 :) Let me know when you are available for knitting time :)
Posted by: Robin | January 03, 2012 at 04:20 PM
it's a great list, but #11 is my favorite!
Posted by: Mary | January 03, 2012 at 06:49 PM
Looks like a fun, exciting and challenging 2012!
Posted by: erin | January 03, 2012 at 10:13 PM
a new year is a gift, isn't it? great list! [and that box looks familiar :)]
Posted by: vanessa | January 04, 2012 at 04:44 PM
I love how one blog leads to another. I am looking forward to visiting you again very soon. I like the ten things on tuesday. who sponsors this thought provoking list. I would love to contribute. Happy New Year.
Posted by: Beth Cunningham | January 04, 2012 at 05:20 PM
You are ambitious!
Wow, I hadn't heard of the Craftsy classes, so thanks for mentioning them!
Posted by: caitlyn | January 05, 2012 at 12:59 AM
What a great list! I hope you're able to accomplish everything you dream of, esp. learning to play the piano. That's a wonderful skill!
Posted by: Debby | January 10, 2012 at 01:38 PM