TWENTY-ELEVEN GOALS:: IN REVIEW

Last year I aired my goals for the year on my blog.  This year I plan to do the same.  As you can see from the above lines through the list (the international symbol for 'yes I did it') I was able  to accomplish quite a lot. Contrary to my procrastinator nature I am not all hot air. 

• I got married after nearly seven years together, (of those seven years, we were engaged for 6 1/2).  I didn't end up getting married on the dates I chose above, but the fact that I did it was enough reason to hark the angels singing.
• I finally quit my job, something that thrilled me to no end, it's not all puppies and rainbows, I am freelancing for my former boss, so although I don't go into the office everyday I still have a foot in--baby steps.
• I launched Besotted Brand.  So excited by the response and I can't wait for the future of the brand, I have many ideas (they aren't all paper related). I feel like it has become an excellent source for my creativity to flourish.  I am very happy with this on-going project.
• I invested in a gorgeous desktop computer, something I have been pining for (and saving) for YEARS.  I haven't calibrated yet, but I will.
• My husband and I have narrowed down the top four places we want to visit to see if we would like to re-locate there.  We are planning our first trip in February.
• I sold a few of my photographs this year. I can't explain the feeling of elation I got with each sale.  I love the idea of my images adorning someones walls, what an honor.
• I have indeed become more proficient in Illustrator. How?  The main thing I did was use it often and on a regular basis this really helped me become less intimidated by the program. I am no ninja like I am in Photoshop, but I have a class scheduled here in January to help me on my way.
• I did expand my little garden and by December I have successfully killed even the heartiest of plants like mint and rosemary.  No one kills rosemary in Southern California, it's pretty much impossible. I did it.  No more plants for me for awhile.

One of the goals I did not accomplish was to start exercising, well that's just horrific (yes, indeed).  I tried hula hooping for a bit, but then I saw something shiny and stopped.  I am thinking of getting a Wii, anyone else use this to exercise?  I may have mentioned that I used to LOVE to run. About six years ago I started experiencing tremendous hip and knee pain after each run, my doctor suggested I find an alternate form of exercise or I would need to replace my hip (sexy).  My insurance isn't that great, so I decided to stop running and choose leaning in my desk chair as my main form of cardiovascular exercise.  I am just a pile of bones walking around with flappy skin on them, no muscle.  This has got to change. 

 

So, I shall be back in 2012 with my new list of goals, won't you join me?  It's much more fun than a resolution.