Consider This My Thimble List

(If a bucket list is a compilation of things you want to do before you die, consider this my thimble list of 2011.)

"A dream is just a dream until it is written down - then it becomes a goal."

Sure, its cliche to blog about a bunch of resolutions for a new year. Then again its cliche to blog...period. But a friend of mine has inspired me to be goal-oriented this year, if for no other reason than to look back and say I accomplished something. Okay, I suppose having three children gives me the right to say that either way. But I'm not content with that. So here is my list:

Personal:

1. Start a blog

2. Complete 5 paintings

3. Read 24 books, minimum

4. Walk 3 times a week, minimum

5. Finish Quickbooks class

Home-making:

1. Plant 5 vegetables successfully

2. Cook 1 new recipe a week - blog about it

3. Put $x per month into savings

4. Start a monthly budget - STICK TO IT!

Spiritual:

1. Read the Bible daily (finish O.T. by years end, minimum)

2. Personal Ministry Goal*

3. Study 6 topics in-depth

4. Memorize 2 Timothy 4

Family:

1. Pray earnestly about adoption: timing, location, funds

2. Family ministry goal*

3. Be consistent with family Bible time

4. Take more pictures of the kids

5. Organize all my digital pictures!

And my greatest goal: love more, give more.