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Across the Fence:  New Year resolution Challenge  |
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eggfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Kristy
Melvern
KS
USA
253 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 12:35:46 PM
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I've been thinking about how so many of us make New Years resolurions. How we set ourselves up for failure by setting the bar to high sometimes and fail before January ends! lol. So I have a challenge for my sisters. I am doing instead a "Bucket List" for 2011. You know.. things you want to do before you die. Well I'm thinking short term here.. just for 2011. I am putting them in my journal for 2011 at the very front. As I accomplish each piece on my list I can check them off and see my progress. Are you up to it.? Maybe by posting say 3 of them you may inspire someone else to dream bigger or try something they have never done before! Ok... I'll give you 3 off of mine to get it started...
1. Spend at least one day a month doing for others. eg. working at a food pantry,visiting people in the hospital,taking food to a shut in.
2. Create my art studio and create daily...
3. Take a vacation (Have not done this in a very long time) to New Mexico to take in all the art I can.This will be a new experience as I am now a widow.
What do you have on your bucket list Sisters ?
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
Sis #2339
Scattered Prairie Gals Chapter
http://www.myhealingthroughartstory.blogspot.com
My studio Blog- http://www.lostcreekstudio.blogspot.com |
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Marcia30
True Blue Farmgirl
159 Posts
Marcia
Mt. Carmel
IL
USA
159 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 1:02:57 PM
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I wanna do more for others.
And get more involved in church.
Spend more activity time with my kids.
Spend more in prayer with the lord and draw closer to him in is word
Snowed in with nothing to do but bake! I am gonna get soooo faaaaattt. LOLOLOLOLO
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eggfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Kristy
Melvern
KS
USA
253 Posts |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 1:38:14 PM
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I have decided that I need to get up and exercise more, so I am going to everyday get up and do something I haven't done that day to do that. like put on the exercise tape one day, the next go for a walk. the next do jumping jacks. just something everyday that will help me get up and do, and starting out slow. but everyday add a few minutes to it and then I can not go back , everyday I have to add a few minutes to it. that is my bucket list for this year. I have done everything in my life that I really want to do and I already do the things that some have mentioned above. but it is time for me to do for me and get me back into shape a bit. I need to lose some weight so this is my one thing to do this year. I am hoping by writing it here I will continue with it cause I will have too!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 4:21:57 PM
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Kristy - I love the bucket list a year at a time vs. resolutions. I just read this blog (http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/) and she mentioned that resolutions are ok if you have a goal - but feel good about yourself, just the way you are and don't try to aspire to someone else's ideas of perfection... My 3 for my yearly bucket list are:
1. Take a vacation with DH - its been a while
2. Enlarge the garden
3. Visit one National Park
Maybe I can combine 1 and 3 - visit the national park with my DH.
I'd also like to clean out the basement, eat better, get organized, etc, etc,... They are all worthy goals - but I can't wait for my vacation and bigger garden. Good luck everyone - hope you have a joyous 2o11!
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 6:00:36 PM
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All I want for the new year is a fulltime job. The rest I can deal with.
FarmGirl Sister #123
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 6:09:35 PM
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Well my bucket list would be:
1. To strive for better health, exercise, watch what I'm eating, meditation.
2. I'd like to find a P/T job to help us out some.
3. Praying that DH and I can get away for awhile, if only for the weekend.
4. Get back in to my crafting like I use to.
Let's have fun girls!!! Hugs,Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 7:06:55 PM
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Here is mine:
1. Memorize 24 verses (two per month) from the bible
2. Exercise and continue eating healthy
3. Take a mini vacation with my family
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://butterflywings.wordpress.com
Farm Sister #1889 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 9:42:20 PM
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Okay... I can do this, too! Here are mine:
1) Start "dating" my husband again. I miss that!
2) Enjoy tea time - either a special tea service at home or at a local tea room - with a different friend once a month, every month.
3) Take a class at the extension at the community college - something artsy or something earthy, but either way, definitely fun!
4) Have the courage to try to sell some of my work. Everyone tells me I should, but I feel weird charging for something that was created from my heart - I like giving my creations away instead. I have to get past that, I know. Maybe starting with a barter here and there would be a more attainable goal... we'll see!
5) Break down and buy the tickets to see the Vatican exhibit in Pittsburgh before it leaves in the spring. The guys will just have to go and experience a little culture. It's not going to kill them. Pirates' games every year on our wedding anniversaries don't kill me! They'll survive my stuff, too! As a matter of fact, let's add a musical, a ballet performance, a concert and a chick flick to that list, too - what the heck?
You know, Kristy, this bucket list is a pretty cool idea! I am pretty sure I can accomplish all of these things in the upcoming year! Thank you for the inspiration! 2011 is looking better and brighter by the moment! You ROCK, girl! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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eggfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Kristy
Melvern
KS
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 11:08:26 PM
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Awesome Sisters !! I am so tickled  to read your posts and see the inspiration flowing. I so love it here at MJF and love seeing new faces so to speak ! Lol ! I have been adding on to my bucket list and I am thinking...you can never do all of what you have on here in one year. Lol! So I need to pick and choose now. Make it realistic. Otherwise I am setting myself up to fail. Ok sisters... I'm thrilled I stepped out on a limb to post this challenge. Thanks for joining in.
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
Sis #2339
Scattered Prairie Gals Chapter
http://www.myhealingthroughartstory.blogspot.com
My studio Blog- http://www.lostcreekstudio.blogspot.com |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 05:46:50 AM
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What a good idea! Smaller goals that are realistic. Here goes...
Use the winter to get my craft room in shape.
Finish my little camper in early spring so I can use it this year.
Date night with my Husband, we need to reconnect a little.
Really plan my garden this year, try to grow something new.
Meet some more Farmgirls!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Moonshines
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Lorrae
Craig
Co
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 09:05:06 AM
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I have to join you girls in this I have been doing the bucket list seasonal even we have something to look forward too and work hard for.
Year 2011 bucket list my sisters as my witness
1. keep decluttering my storage and my house
2. keep my energy up for the 19th year with my 4-H club {I need to be done but no one to take over}
3. enjoy a game, my deck,cross country skiing out my door, {the simple things that I am so blessed to have}
Thanks for making me post Moonshines Sister#1649
"Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves." James M. Barrie |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 5:12:00 PM
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Lots of good ideas - one of my favorites is starting "date night" with DH. Great idea! Reconnecting is always good - especially when things are hectic. And Tea Lady Tammy, I love your saying about tea - very cool. This is great!
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 6:19:26 PM
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Tea Lady(Lorraine)
I am a tealady at heart. Always have been. I have it several times a day and think of having it over conversation with God.
I like date night too. Will have to add that to my list as well.
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://butterflywings.wordpress.com
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 08:01:40 AM
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I keep a "bucket list" on my computer desktop. I simply cross them out (strike through) as I complete them. As for resolutions, the only one I really want to accomplish is to completely remove our family from debt (aside from the house payment), and to be better prepared for emergencies and large purchases (propane, which I can now prepay). Outside of that, my smaller ones are too long to list.
Farmgirl #800
http://momzonetakingtimeformom.blogspot.com/
http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 09:04:02 AM
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I think my new year resolution will be to NOT buy any more bread. Just make all our bread home made. I want to try new recipes too. I have 350 pounds of grain ordered and will get it in a few weeks. So I will be baking lots of bread.
Kris
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 7:24:10 PM
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Hi y'all: I'd like to tackle organizing all the photos we have taken over the years.
I'd like to make a point of finishing up some unfinished quilting and beading projects and keep up my daily sketchbook journal. There are tons more but those will do. I like the saying "Quilting is hard by the yard but a cinch by the inch". Life takes time. We need to lower our expectations and enjoy each small accomplishment. Good luck
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 01:18:08 AM
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my bucket list includes
1. sort through my closet full of pictures. I've purchased photo albums a couple of years ago to sort and put into albums to give my children.
2. Be kinder to my DH.. I am not mean, I've noticed that in the past year my temper has been shorter then it should be.
Farmgirl Sister #1599
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 04:44:26 AM
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My 'bucket list' stays on my fridge. And I have a rule that I acn only add one item to it after I've completed two items on the list. It's fun to see what all gets done around our farm. Right now, it's pretty long, but only because it's individual items to complete one large project. My first quarter 2011 list is:
1) Complete the shop and office (so hubby can work in ONE place, and not three or four!)
2) Complete the raised bed garden (I already have the boards, the bricks and the black plastic barrier, I just have to dig a trench for gray water, build a fence, level the ground........)
3) Clear off the front porch and rework it into a sleeping porch/craft room.
4) Put up the greenhouse dh got me for Christmas, and re-learn to sow seeds.
It'll be a busy busy first three months, but I'm game, because I love every last second on my farm, and all these things are another step towards self-sufficiency mode!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 06:39:01 AM
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Originally posted by kristin sherrill
I think my new year resolution will be to NOT buy any more bread. Just make all our bread home made. Kris
Happiness is simple.
This is a good one Kristin, I love baking bread and ordered a grain mill Monday and should be here next week. I can't wait to start milling my own flour.
Farmgirl Sister #1599
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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
259 Posts
Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 08:33:45 AM
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Wow, what a lot of excellent ideas. You all have me thinking...
Okay, my resolutions are:
-To get back to exercising at least 4 days per week. (I'm only down to 2 or 3 per week now so this is manageable for me).
-To be more punctual.
-I like the one about being kinder to DH. I'll add that to my list too.
-Time to get to work on the business plan(s). I have two businesses in mind (not sure, but I think maybe they could overlap), so I'll begin to sketch out 3 business plans: one for each of the two businesses and one for the two businesses as one, working in tandem. Once one of them starts to rise to the top, I'll finish that one. I think I'll apply for a merit badge to keep myself on track with this one (and to earn a badge)!
-I have several book ideas churning inside my head. I will get going on at least one of them in 2011. With everything else going on I don't expect to finish a book this year but it would feel great to begin one.
-Finally, for the hardest one--to cut out popcorn. In 2010 I became a total popcorn-a-holic. Gonna tie one on today (with my own bowl!) and then go cold turkey tomorrow! har snort!
I did this same thing with chocolate 4 years ago. I am still chocolate-free (and I still miss it terribly but have learned to cope without it).
As for the bucket list:
-I have some furniture pieces and home projects that I need to build. I'm designing some of them now.
-Before I go, I want to build a tiny house with my own hands. I've made a pretty ambitious list. Looks like I'd better plan on sticking around for awhile!
Happy New Year!
Karen
Farmgirl Sister # 2419 |
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 08:44:45 AM
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another Idea to the list
one romantic homemade dinner a month.
Farmgirl Sister #1599
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2011 : 07:51:15 AM
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Just an update on my goal of sorting through the closet full of pictures.
I sorted the photo albums I have no intention of disassembling and put them in the book case.
The children can decide what to do with them after I'm gone or move into a real small house.
Ater that I set up a 6ft table - the rest have
all been sorted into 4 piles ( one for each child) on a table. I am now in the process of divide and conquer. Sat & Sun sorted then put together oldest sons photo albums put all his extra pictures in an acid free box. The on Monday I had the please of turning custody over to him (he's 30). Monday and Tuesday sorted and did the same thing to #2 son. He lives in another state so I went to the post office got a flat rate box and his are all boxed up and will go in the mail to him today. YEA!! Two down 2 to go. I'll start on #3 son later this week. Soon the table will be clear of that project and I can start on another one
With the shelves I've gained in the closet I've been able to move most of my home canned goods out of boxes stacked on the basement floor and lined up in order of fruits,jams, & veggies. I forgot about some things I had canned woohoo!
Farmgirl Sister #1599
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 3:13:23 PM
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Just another update. Today is February 10th and I have yet to purchase any bread products from the store. I'm having a blast baking all our breads we use and have given about half away. This month I've learned to work with sourdough and all I can say is I'm hooked. How is everyone else doing?
Farmgirl #1599
Working from home, working the land
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