A NEW year list

A year and a half and a seven month old later....

After a very long break from my personal blog I've decided to get back on board this blog train. It's hard to find the time to keep inspired as a mom. I claim this blog in the name of all things artistic to keep myself. I mean it, to keep myself.

So, I'm incorporating a little help from somone else's inspiration..

here is my list of 30 things to do for 2009 inspired by

hulaseventy.blogspot.com



30 Things To Do Before I turn 31


1. open an etsy shop
2. take camera everywhere, one photo a day!!
3. start and finish 4 art projects
4. make something for Maya for her Birthday and Christmas
5. go to a farmer’s market
6. pick apples and/or pumpkins in the fall
7. visit a photo booth
8. go on a road trip with Brynna
9. get lost alone in order to take photos
10. frame and hang all current art that needs it
11. fill out my found paper journal
12. make and complete one scrapbook
13. take maya swimming and sledding
14. run an 8k
15. open a spare change account for Maya
16. go ask about buying a house
17. visit Chicago with Kyle and Maya
18. make 5 iron on transfer items
19. take Maya to the zoo
20. go visit The Pollack alone
21. participate in 2x2xU again
22. Help
23. have a wonderful day alone with Kyle
24. make an inspiration box for someone else
25. climb trees
26. start a photography project
27. make a list of 100 things I love about Cedar Rapids
28. read Adriana’s book
29. clean up and use my computer work space for art projects
30. go to the Highland Games in September

I am still working on picking my "word" of 2009 but I have a couple of good ones I'm pondering on. So that will come soon, here's the link and some thoughts for those who also want a their own word for the new year.
http://aliedwards.typepad.com/

"A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow."

"Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2009?

It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word.

One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities."



My list has begun. My word is coming soon.
I've started my engines,vroom vroom.