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May 29, 2006
A few years ago I started setting myself 'birthday goals'. I'd write down a few things I wanted to achieve and then keep an eye on them throughout the year.
I don't usually post these, but I've decided to share with the class.
I usually start thinking about 'the list' when May rolls around and I can't just set any ol' goals, they have to be hard but achievable, measurable and reasonably positive (so I can't have 'take up heroin' as a goal). In the past I've I've tried to pick goals that move me in positive directions or make me do something I've been putting off.
So, today being my birthday, I've compiled my list.
Let's see how I go this year:
1. Finish school- this should be #1,#2 and #3
2. Clean out my closet- it is WAY out of hand
3. Go to the theater (or 'theatre' for the Aussies) at least 4 times this year- That's once a quarter, very reasonable I think. And I have one planned already.
4 Bake an apple pie from scratch
5. Eat dinner at the table more often- like 2 times a week at least
6. Do everything I can to get fewer cold this year- I'll probably turn into one of those people who washed their hands like 50 times a day!
7. Get a top 10 'interesting' photo on Flickr- I'm pretty convinced getting into the top 10 is just a mathematical equation...
that should keep me busy this year.
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at May 29, 2006 07:00 AM
Comments
Birthday goals, what a great idea. Do you set new year resolutions as well?
I totally enjoyed doing #4 a few years back. Never did it again, but it sure was tasty. Actually mine was a crumble, not a pie, but it was from scratch. #6 is always a good goal to set, although I'm already in the middle of a cold, and it's not even Winter yet. Bleh.
Happy birthday Amy!
Posted by: Wing at May 29, 2006 08:41 AM
Happy Birthday!!! Good luck with #7. I think you are probably right about it. :D
Posted by: miftik at May 29, 2006 08:51 AM
2. Let's have a clothes swap party - they're a hoot! Champgane & choc-dipped strawberries a must.
3. (Puts up hand.)
7. Two words - cup cakes.
Hope you're having a great day - you deserve to be spoiled rotten!
Posted by: Kt at May 29, 2006 08:30 PM
clothes swap party?? I got 20 bucks that says Amy comes home with MORE than she takes...
Posted by: rob at May 29, 2006 09:50 PM
this day, your birthday is almOst over, but i hope you've had a great one:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!!!
Posted by: dani at May 29, 2006 09:54 PM
Happy birthday!
(If we take you to see Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind while you're here, does that count as one of your quarterly theatre visits?)
Posted by: amyc at May 29, 2006 11:25 PM
Thanks everyone! You make me feel so special.
Guess who's husband bought her a 5 Million Dollar Home for her birthday?!?! Aint he sweet?
kt-for sure! once we both get back from overseas we'll put that together.
amyc-why yes, yes it does! we'll have to talk about that one!
Posted by: gadgetgirl at May 30, 2006 08:00 AM
when are you guys off home? and i'd be up for the clothes swap too! love your new crumpler!
Posted by: dani at May 30, 2006 02:55 PM
happy birthday!
Posted by: crumpet at May 30, 2006 11:13 PM
dani-definately!
wing-I started doind it instead of New Year's Resolutions. When you did #4, did you make a crust?
Posted by: gadgetgirl at May 31, 2006 07:49 AM