A list for 2008

Instead of new year's resolutions this year, I was inspired by this blog, to create a list. But instead of a life list, like she did, I thought I'd like to make a list of things that I'd like to do in 2008.

So here it is:

1. Lose 20 lbs (and keep it off!)
2. Go on the Women’s Retreat at church
3. Go on a spa day with Darlene
4. Install new carpeting and paint my basement
5. Do something creative with the canvases I bought
6. Go on a car trip with my family
7. Sleep in a tent with my kids
8. Get a new swimsuit
9. Make a new advent calendar for next Christmas
10. Be on time more often
11. Volunteer regularly in the boys’ classes
12. Sign up for Tae Kwon Do with Austin
13. Make crafts with Sage
14. Do the mosaic puzzle that I got a few years ago
15. Plant sunflowers in my garden
16. Go away for a night with some friends
17. Have friends over for supper
18. Join a couples’ Bible study/care group
19. Send notes of encouragement
20. Be more on top of things
21. Say no when someone asks me to do something (at least once!)
22. Get a new bike
23. Go to reading time at the library with Sage
24. Walk to school more often
25. Get a new winter jacket with matching ski pants
26. Take my kids ice skating
27. Go to a movie at the theatre
28. Take a picture everyday (Project 365)
29. Scrapbook
30. Go on a date with Cameron—just the two of us
31. Learn how to download songs from iTunes
32. Spend time with my kids one-on-one
33. Learn how to use my camera better
34. Go to a movie at the drive-in
35. Spend more time outdoors
36. Plan another 5km Walk/Run/Ride for the Congo
37. Participate in #36 by running
38. Organize my house
39. Play the piano
40. Simplify

#40 is my word for 2008. I talked to Cameron about it last night. Right now, for me it means to make decisions on what we need and don't need in our lives right now. But I'm sure throughout the course of the year, it will evolve. I'm kind of excited to see what it teaches me.