Looking Forward to 2009

I've been doing some thinking. Not too much of a stretch for the introvert-analytical gal that I am. But, this is the time of year to be thinking of about the coming year and I think that also includes a look back. For me, the big lessons of last year were:

• stepping out of my comfort zone hasn't killed me yet
  
• listen to my body (sleep in for goodness sake!)
  
• don't tolerate a poorly run doctor's office
• practice makes perfect (a.k.a. I love taking pictures)
  

I'm not big on resolutions, but I do have some thoughts on what I want to be doing, learning, being this next year. And what a way to celebrate my 200th post!

Here are my goals for 2009 (interspersed with some of my recent favorite pictures):

1. Physically
I want to get back to doing yoga (with the wii) twice a week. I got side-tracked with the adjustment to topamax (what a ride that was). I will not try to lose weight, for that is the best way I know for me to gain weight.

2. Mentally
I want to learn something new each year, to step out of my comfort zone, to keep my mind active and stave off Alzheimers as long as I can. This year I want to work on learning graphic arts skills using my blog backgrounds as the excuse.

3. Socially
I made it my goal to call 2 people (besides family and my sponsor) each week about 2 months ago. So far, I haven't been able to string 2 weeks together. Ah, the hermit in me is winning but my goal is to keep fighting my inner-hermit in 2009.

4. Emotionally
I will not keep track of any of these goals with charts, checklists, gold stars or little reminders in my phone for me to check to see my progress.

5. Domestically
This year I want to get Emma's room painted. Any rooms after that would be extra credit but I would like to get the family room, and kitchen (including the cabinets) painted this year.

What are your goals for 2009?

A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.
~Author Unknown