2012 - It's time to be in-10-tional

I don’t do New Year’s resolutions.  I think I’ve made a couple over the years, but I do believe I promptly forgot or ditched them in the sober light of day (reality).  However, this year I want to do things differently.  2011 kicked my ass.  I may be late to the New Year party, but I’m truly planning on making 2012 kiss my ass instead. 

I’ve read a lot of blogs in the last week that speak about being more intentional in 2012 and I realized that was what I was lacking.  Active intent.  Practiced intent.  Planned intent.  So I, too, will be more intentional this year.

I guess it’s pretty fitting that I figured this out now … to be able to start on the 10^th … must be a sign I should take seriously.  So, I’m starting with a list of 10 things I intend to do this year.  Each item will also have some connection to the number 10.  And, if I find myself crossing an item off the list, another one goes on.

I intend to update my list on the 10^th of every month.  But, I also hope to document everything that happens on this journey.  I want my daughters to see this when they are older and know that active, practiced, intent is how we make ourselves and those around us happy.

I expect to screw this up.  I intend to surprise myself.

·         Perform 10 acts of service

·         For 10 days straight, spend 10 minutes a day going through my clutter and determine whether to:

o   Sell

o   Donate

o   Rework

o   Trash

§  If, after 10 days, all my true clutter is gone, I’ll be amazed.  If it isn’t … well, we’ll just tack on another 10.

·         For 10 straight days, spend intentional time with my daughters.

o   10 minutes of Alanna’s choice

o   10 minutes of Zoe’s choice

o   10 minutes of book-reading with the girls

§  I’m never going to be able to do this again and again and again because I have to travel for work at times, but I will try to do it in some fashion even when away.  Ultimately, I just want to make sure I give them each at least this amount of time every night I am able.  I figure 10 days in a row should at least establish a routine.

·         Lose 10 pounds

·         Spend a minimum of 10 minutes a day excercising (you know, to accomplish the one above)

·         Start and finish 10 new craft projects

·         Read 10 books

·         Treat myself to 10 things even especially if they are frivolous (but not financially irresponsible). I think of this as my own personal red dress

·         Try 10 new recipes

·         Go on 10 dates with Bryan

Wish me luck 'kay?