I look forward to seeing the new music that comes out in 2013! But in the meantime, here’s a list of 10 songs I loved in 2012. (I think you know all too well which one of them that will appear on here.) Continue reading “Top 10 Songs I Loved in 2012”
Tag: 2012
10 Things I Learned in 2012
Looking back on previous blog posts, I’ve learned 10 things about myself and other things in 2012.
- Jesus prayed, and God said “no.”
- There are at least six ways to be considerate of childless couples.
- America is a culture of judgment.
- I loathe Downton Abbey.
- I have with chronic mononucleosis.
- I struggle with shame.
- Francine Pascal was the author who encouraged me to write stories of my own.
- I am a soft Democrat.
- The library is not what it used to be when I was a kid.
- Help, Thanks, and Wow sum up prayer pretty well.
2012 End-of-Year Goals Check In
1. Schedule a blog post for each week Schedule a blog post for each month.
FAIL. I totally blew off November.
2. Go to the gym on Tuesdays for at least 15 minutes Go to the gym on Sundays for at least 15 minutes
FAIL. I have simply been too lazy and too tired to make it to the gym on Sundays.
3. Strength train Mondays and Thursdays a week for at least 15 minutes Strength train on Mondays
FAIL. I have not strength trained at all in the past 2 or 3 months.
4. Put aside $25 per paycheck ($50/month) for website redesign in March 2012 (before website expiration in April)
SUCCESS! My website has been redesigned.
5. Combat discontent by listing 3 things every day that I’m grateful for I will list 3 things every night in my journal
FAIL. I’ve failed to do this regularly.
6. Relax 2 times a month on the Sabbath (a day off, not necessarily Sunday) by reading, listening to music, dancing, napping, meditating, watching a movie (something fun) for most of the day
SUCCESS! I’ve been relaxing more.
7. Read a book for at least 15 minutes 3 times a week
SUCCESS! I am ahead of my reading.
8. Read 36 books (3 books a month) by December 31
SUCCESS! I have surpassed this goal.
9. Complete half of manuscript rewrite by June 2012 (Work on 10 pages once a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays for 2 hours)
SUCCESS! My manuscript is complete.
10. Complete rewrite of manuscript by December 2012
SUCCESS! See previous point.
11. Edit for 1 new client this year
SUCCESS! I scored a new client this year.
2012 Mid-Year Goals Check In
1. Schedule a blog post for each week
FAIL. I forgot about this. It’ll be more realistic for me to schedule a blog post for each month.
2. Go to the gym on Tuesdays for at least 15 minutes
FAIL. We are down to one car making it almost impossible for me to go to the gym during weekdays. This goal will be revised to go to the gym on Sundays for at least 15 minutes.
3. Strength train Mondays and Thursdays a week for at least 15 minutes
FAIL. I’ve forgotten about my strength training goals. This goal will be revised to strength train on Mondays.
4. Put aside $25 per paycheck ($50/month) for website redesign in March 2012 (before website expiration in April)
SUCCESS! My website has been redesigned.
5. Combat discontent by listing 3 things every day that I’m grateful for
FAIL. I’ve fallen off the wagon with that as well. I will list 3 things every night in my journal.
6. Relax 2 times a month on the Sabbath (a day off, not necessarily Sunday) by reading, listening to music, dancing, napping, meditating, watching a movie (something fun) for most of the day
SUCCESS! I’ve been relaxing more.
7. Read a book for at least 15 minutes 3 times a week
SUCCESS! I am ahead of my reading.
8. Read 36 books (3 books a month) by December 31
SUCCESS! I am on track to surpass this goal.
9. Complete half of manuscript rewrite by June 2012 (Work on 10 pages once a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays for 2 hours)
SUCCESS! My manuscript is complete.
10. Complete rewrite of manuscript by December 2012
SUCCESS! See previous point.
11. Edit for 1 new client this year
IN PROCESS. I haven’t had a new client yet but the year isn’t over…
This Journey Is My Own 