twelve by 2012 :: a project of goals

right now, this blog seems to be all about goals and i am totally okay with that.

because right now, my life is all about goals and i am loving it.

my thirty-five life list project is well under way, and i have crossed many things off that list that i haven't shared yet. i will share in time. i look forward to sharing my stories, but right now i am spending my time pursuing these goals with vigor. i am getting out there and seeking to live life to the fullest.

so why (when i already have a list of 35 goals to achieve before my 35th birthday on august 5) have i decided to take on a new challenge?

well... one of my favorite blogs to visit is danni's oh, hello friend blog. when she invited friends to participate in her "twelve by 2012" project of goals, i loved the idea.

after several days of thinking (because that's just how i am), i have created a list of 12 goals to achieve before the end of the year.

several of these goals are also on my 35 list, so this project will give me a little push to get some of those items crossed off my list sooner.

i have also added a few new goals. some of them were considered for my 35 list, but didn't make the cut. i haven't been able to get them off my mind, so i am excited to have a new reason to pursue them.

so thanks, danni, for the inspiration. here's my list ::

• walk/run/bike at least 100 miles
• participate in winter market sponsored by the community farmers market
• complete a gratitude project
• clean out the closets and prepare clothes to sell or donate
• mail handmade cards to at least 5 people
• make a handmade gift or treat for each person on my christmas list
• run a 5k and/or participate in a family walk with the kids
• read at least 3 books
• create 3 new canvas collages
• find an opportunity to give generously or perform a few small random acts of kindness
• go on a photo scavenger hunt with the kids
• define my values and goals for the future and live with a plan in mind