before the year ended i looked back on my year of 2011 and my
list of 28 things to do. we had a lot of fun, did new things and basically had a really really great year. for this year i want to make mine and tom's dream start. this is the start of a beautiful dream.
for my new *list* i wanted to make it more goal orientated and do things that make me happy. tom and i someday would like a little family of our own but right now we are just not in the right place. we have dreams of chickens, bees and gardens, a HUGE room for tom to tinker with bikes and a great place for us to have a studio to be creative and happy, not that we aren't already, but to continue on that path of happiness. this is what we want and i am so so happy that we both are on the same wave length.
i have had to work hard for what i have, i am thankful to have had a mother who started me off in the creative world but i have had to work hard on what i do with my creativity, thus my new list for 2012. i wanted to be able to see my goals and fun things to keep us active so i cut out each of them and hung them over my desk so i can be reminded of them each day.
tom and i are adventurous people and we always know how to fun so i have sprinkled the list with a few things i want to do in 2012 but mainly it is a list of goals i want to start and hopefully accomplish in the near future not necessarily within a year. i by no means hold myself to any list. to me a list is like a journal entry, a way to get out all the things in my head. it is also nice to have a reminder of certain things.
my main goal for my future is narrowing down my crafts. i feel like a jack of all trades and not sure yet what i want to focus on. it is kinda daunting, how to begin on that journey?? i am not sure. do i try all types of things and see what works, what gives me the most joy and happiness? often times i get really excited about an idea try it and then move onto the next thing. i think my next step is to write out all the things i enjoy doing and take it from there....i am excited for this journey and i know i can do it, i just have to be patient with myself and take things slowly. like they say, rome wasn't built in a day, if it was well then shit people, i'm screwed. hehe
i can say that i have already checked of two things off my list i made, my new blog design, yay! and another i will post about on thursday!
ALSO, since i am narrowing down my crafts and tattoo design is a HUGE part of what makes me happy, i am now offering tattoo design. check out the link at the top of the page!
don't forget that you can take 20% off
my shop the entire month of January!
xo,
cb
I'm with you on the writing things down to get them out of my head thing. I am a list maker though. I feel like if I organize something on paper, then it's organized in my brain, even if I never look at the paper again, just writing it down helps. I'm sure you'll accomplish many of the goals you set for yourself, if not all of them, and it's super cool that you're offering tattoo design.
ReplyDeleteGo you! So inspirational!!! Your new blog design looks AMAZING! I love it!
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Such a nice idea to hang your goals over your desk, i guess i have to put mine somewhere similar, so i get reminded every single day!
ReplyDeleteAnd your new blog layout rocks! Love it :)
Loving the new blog look!
ReplyDeleteThe new blog look is amazing, lovely! i wish you all the best with your goals this year :) xo
ReplyDeleteI like your theory of having "resolutions" be more like journal entries. I know my goal list for this year will change several times (I, like you, tend to start a project and move on sometimes before finishing). Best of luck with all your crafts and goals.
ReplyDeleteI love how you hung them up like that! What a fun way to remind yourself of your goals.
ReplyDeletei got excited that two of the beautiful cards are from meeeeee! i'm awesome at cards.
ReplyDeletei like the new design! i wish i knew how to use computers.
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You my dear are such an inspiration! These are great goals and Im so excited to see what you come up with
ReplyDeletegreat goals! I am totally with you on the jack of all trades and I get so bogged down because I want to do everything and just never find enough time in a day. Maybe I need to put all my ideas in a jar and just take out a piece a day and see what I can accomplish. :) -Lo
ReplyDeleteAND i totally love your blog design! great work! You are beyond talented, lady! :) -Lo
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! It's a great way to keep your inspiration and dreams available for constant view and reminder. I think it is wonderful that you and Tom can dream together and think of things you want to accomplish this year. I admire that you both are able to manifest your dreams into reality... not too many people in this world know how to do that.
ReplyDeleteI love that you hung up your goals! What a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteooooh i love this post! i need to figure out what to focus on as well! ooooh! i got my giveaway from you and LOVE it and will treasure it forever :) thanks so much for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeletei'm glad you are started to narrow down your skills and kudos for reaching last year's goals. I'm sure you'll be able to really hone in on it. you have one creative spirit lady. much love
ReplyDeletethis is such a neat way to display these goals! good for you for reaching past goals and good luck on your new ones!
ReplyDeleteI feel like this year is going to be the most exciting ever, everyone I know are making cool plans! I also have a plan, I really want to make my design company successful this year so I'm gonna work really hard for that.
ReplyDeleteYou'll definitely reach your goals, I just know it :) I like the idea of the tattoo designs, I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in that!
xo Lisa
Cute post!!
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xoxo
Linda from www.moonon.com
This is a very sweet post CB - I like the idea of cliping your goals up like that so you see them every day:)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I didn't comment on this post before - I read it like twice over 'cause I loved it so much! And I love the new-look blog too :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you and Tom are so in-sync, and I love the way you have set out your goals so prettily and thoughtfully. May it all happen for you & wishing you happiness!
Your dream sounds beautiful (I dream of something similar myself - here's to us achieving them one day); and I love the idea of having your goals there to see each day :)
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog design & I think the tattoo design service is a fantastic idea, your designs are also so beautiful. xox
2012 sounds like it is going to be a great year for you! I feel the same way about narrowing down my craft. I know you will be able to do it! I hope this year brings many new dreams to reality for you and tom!
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