2008 New Years Resolutions and Blah... Blah...

2008 Resolutions:

hmmmm I have been thinking about these for the last few weeks- If you know me well... I have lots of lists and they continually get revised (when reality sets in...) There are lots of crossovers on each list; like "diet" makes it on to the prayer list, as well as the goal list, as well as the grocery list...

My resolutions tend to revolve around whatever I am currently thinking about at the time. I frequently steal other peoples resolutions for my own, as they are great ideas and I feel that is a compliment to them -if I can remember to give them credit :) Please forgive me if I list one which you "just know I stole from you..." I don't always remember where I saw the idea :) And most importantly... my brain is getting old I love this idea which is on Tracy Helgeson's Blog but I don't think I have a list on my blog from last year...

To tell you the truth I am a little tired of making resolutions and not keeping them. I did keep one that I made last year-- I did read the entire Bible front to back. I have always wanted to do this. Not to boast that I have done it-- because way to many people have read it all far more than once... But I wanted to get the flow of it, so as to deepen my own personal study and faith.

Well that's the only resolution that I kept that I know of... I lost my list;)

So it is 12:30 AM and I am up drinking coffee with little rescued Topaz at my feet and staring at the computer... None of these are in any particular order.

1. I am going to drink MORE coffee. I get more done when I drink more coffee.

2. I will finish the book Ben Hur and then pick another classic to read- essentially READ more.

3. I will not "buy" Christmas gifts for anyone over the age of 18. ( excludes homemade gifts and food)

4. My husband and I will retire our stockings and give to the church and charities instead.

5. I will fix the damage on my car fender, get it serviced, get it cleaned and detailed- then celebrate it, THANK GOD it is paid for as of this last month, and name it (It's a black beetle).

6. I will start cooking at home and entertaining at home instead of going out to dinner. ( for health as well as saving money)<--- this will be a work in progress.

7. I will strive to make it to at least 2 art events a month (this does not include the required functions that are part of Comma and Creative Spirit Art Gallery of which I display art.

8. I am going to let my hair grow out. I am sick of bad hair cuts and having to pay for them.

9. At least once a month I am going to paint "en plein air" with a limited color palette.

10. I will go to mass at least once during the week - besides on Sunday.