In some years, I have lots of inspiration for my goals leading up to the new year, and I am ready to go on Jan 1. This year, I am still waiting for inspiration to strike! But I also know that I head back to work tomorrow and then find a lot less time for blogging, so I think I will take a few minutes to record my goals for the year that I've formulated by now. There may be more to come, but I think this is a good start.
I know that 2020 will bring more work travel - hopefully not as condensed as last year, and likely to a lot fewer places. Having learned that I work best with crochet and embroidery projects for travel, my first goal will be to prep a project that can travel with me through the year. I have a few larger embroidery projects and a few smaller ones, so lots to choose from.
Next up is quilting - I have similar goals in that space as I've had for the last few years - continue to quilt on my HQ, reduce the number of UFOs, and keep stash additions to a minimum. I also have a memory quilt to make so want to get that in this year. I haven't even opened the bag with the clothes, so not quite sure what I'll be working with yet.
On the cross-stitch front, I decided yesterday to join a year-long Stitch-a-Long at stitchingly.com. I had seen it come across my facebook feed a few times, and was looking for another monthly project, so this will fit the bill. I picked a piece of fabric from my stash and had most of the DMC threads on hand too, so it is almost a free project after I purchased the pattern (which will come in 12 monthly segments). I also want to continue to make progress on fully finishing my stitched pieces. I got a good start already, getting one made into a pillow on Jan 1! Hopefully I will have more to show on this front through the year.
Across all my crafts, I want to continue to try to find 15 minutes a day with one or the other. In 2019, I wound up with 2/3 of the year meeting this goal. For 2020, I want to increase that slightly to 70%.
Personally, I will continue to work on my physical health through more consistent exercise. I've started using the Map my Ride app to track when I ride, walk, or work out at the gym, and it is a good way to keep myself a little more accountable. I would like to make sure I find at least 90 minutes to exercise 2/3 of the year.
In addition to the goals at home, I will continue to be busy with Girl Scouts, leading a troop of high-schoolers, and leading the council Alum Network, which we are working to build. I will also have lots of kid's activities to attend and look forward to seeing both kids in the pursuits they enjoy. My husband and I also have a big anniversary in November, so we will be planning a fun trip to celebrate.
All in all, I am looking forward to a good year and hope that you have a year that allows you to enjoy your hobbies and make progress on your own goals.
I know that 2020 will bring more work travel - hopefully not as condensed as last year, and likely to a lot fewer places. Having learned that I work best with crochet and embroidery projects for travel, my first goal will be to prep a project that can travel with me through the year. I have a few larger embroidery projects and a few smaller ones, so lots to choose from.
Next up is quilting - I have similar goals in that space as I've had for the last few years - continue to quilt on my HQ, reduce the number of UFOs, and keep stash additions to a minimum. I also have a memory quilt to make so want to get that in this year. I haven't even opened the bag with the clothes, so not quite sure what I'll be working with yet.
On the cross-stitch front, I decided yesterday to join a year-long Stitch-a-Long at stitchingly.com. I had seen it come across my facebook feed a few times, and was looking for another monthly project, so this will fit the bill. I picked a piece of fabric from my stash and had most of the DMC threads on hand too, so it is almost a free project after I purchased the pattern (which will come in 12 monthly segments). I also want to continue to make progress on fully finishing my stitched pieces. I got a good start already, getting one made into a pillow on Jan 1! Hopefully I will have more to show on this front through the year.
Across all my crafts, I want to continue to try to find 15 minutes a day with one or the other. In 2019, I wound up with 2/3 of the year meeting this goal. For 2020, I want to increase that slightly to 70%.
Personally, I will continue to work on my physical health through more consistent exercise. I've started using the Map my Ride app to track when I ride, walk, or work out at the gym, and it is a good way to keep myself a little more accountable. I would like to make sure I find at least 90 minutes to exercise 2/3 of the year.
In addition to the goals at home, I will continue to be busy with Girl Scouts, leading a troop of high-schoolers, and leading the council Alum Network, which we are working to build. I will also have lots of kid's activities to attend and look forward to seeing both kids in the pursuits they enjoy. My husband and I also have a big anniversary in November, so we will be planning a fun trip to celebrate.
All in all, I am looking forward to a good year and hope that you have a year that allows you to enjoy your hobbies and make progress on your own goals.
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Thank you for making the font size bigger on this post and the book post! So much easier to read!