Goals, update 2

1- Sew at least one new item of clothing for me. -- I found a pattern I'm willing to try!  That's progress.  Now I just have to buy the pattern.  And fabric.  And buttons.  I bought the pattern, and even cut it out!  Now to sort through my fabric stash to choose some to try this out before spending money on some "favorite" fabric.

2- Make living room curtains (hopefully for our own home) -- I'm putting this off for a while.  We're hoping to own a home within the next year, and I'd much rather make curtains for my own living room.

3- Go one mile (run/walk) in 12 minutes or less -- I know I need to get started on this one to be able to accomplish it at all.  My ankle is doing much better most days.  I still am very cautious about running, jumping, or anything else that might result in a re-injury (which is sadly common with what I did).

4- Clean out and sort jewelry boxes -- I did it!  I got rid of some old / worn out things and added worn out / broken items to my jewelry working things instead of my jewelry wearing things. 

5- Catch up one year of scrapbooks -- I really am hoping to get the latest update of my scrapbooking program before I dive into this one.  I get a major discount since I use their last edition, but it's one more thing to add to the list.  I did finally find the disk for my most recent version at least.  So I'm working on this.
 
6- Read the entire Book of Mormon
 
7- Get a new family picture taken -- Done!  And I love them.  They are even printed, picked up, and are going out for Christmas. 
 
8- Clean out my bedroom closet
 
9- Sort my craft type items (including sewing)
 
10- Make a new temple dress (does not fulfill goal #1)
 
11- Be involved in at least one PTA project at the elementary school
 
12- Get last year's blog book printed and bound
 
13- Make some nice hair pretties for MY daughters  I did make a new one for each for picture day, but I really should make some basics for them still.
 
14- Read some classic literature -- I just read "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley.  We picked it up once at a book store and it's just been sitting on one of our many book shelves.  It took me a while for me to get into the language again.  I've been reading modern / juvenile literature too much! Fascinating story.  It wasn't as creepy / dark / scary as I thought it might be.  Sad, yes.  But it has a lot to think about regarding friendship, aspirations and treatment of fellow-men (or monsters).
 
15- Plant something and keep it alive
 
16- Improve dysphonia to be able to sing again with less pain -- I have been placing my fingers on my throat to feel for tension when singing and sometimes when reading to the girls.  I can recognize the tension and usually correct it.  It's obnoxious, but necessary.  Seems to ease some of the pain too.
 
17- Learn two new hymns on the piano
 
18- Plan and enjoy a family vacation (even if it has to be in Utah County)
 
19- Back up all digital photos on new DVDs (or other storage device) and store safely
 
20- Participate in fruit and vegetable co-op when possible and learn new ways to enjoy produce
 
21- Create a 7 generation pedigree chart -- I did it!  Okay, so it didn't end up being very hard... but I also have an idea for a fantastic dynamic family tree mural.  I just have to own the walls first O.o

22- Finish quilts for the girls' beds
 
23- Take a class through the community programs
 
24- Follow FlyLady principles to get/keep the house in a happy state.  -- I'm taking baby steps.  I've been wearing tie shoes most days (though they gave me a blister on the bottom of my right foot.  Grrr.)  Michael even helped me shine a sink last night :)  (If you have no idea what I'm talking about you really should check out flylady.net.  She has some great ideas!)
 
25- Read a book by a church leader
 
26- Spend $1,000 to improve financial outlook (pay off debt faster, put in savings, etc.) -- This might end up being earnest money on a home.  I'd consider that money well spent.
 
27- Look at the stars more
 
28- Clean the Sharpie "artwork" off the playroom walls 

29- Update our family's emergency preparedness 

30- Learn to use the lenses and settings on my camera
 
31- Return and report progress on my goals -- Report number two.  Gotta keep focused!