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Practically imperfect in every way. Start with a lot of silliness. Mix in some insecurities and a handful of awkwardness. Add a pound of naivety, innocence, and child-like wonderings. Blend well. Half-bake and top off with a sprinkle of imagination and dollop of dreams. It’s the recipe for me!

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  • "Moral of the story: Do not look at the gap. The gap is the mind-killer. Remember how Wile E. Coyote never fell down until he saw the chasm? It’s just like that." --Taylor "Tei" Lindstrom, Rogue Ink

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  • "I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have maps. And I believe that our education like, such as South Africa, and, the Iraq, everywhere like such as. And I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., or should help South Africa, and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future for our children."

    --Caitlin Upton, Miss South Carolina Teen 2007

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  • Jacob: "I need to operate on my frog, but first he needs some amnesia."

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Impatient Procrastinator

January 4, 2007

I’ve been putting off making any resolutions for the New Year, not because I don’t want to make changes to improve my life, but because January 1 just feels too random to me. I know the idea is “a new year, a new beginning” or whatever (though it seems more like new beginnings should happen in the spring). But really, January 1 is just another day.

I’m impatient. If I want to make improvements, I go ahead and make them. I can’t wait until 01-01. Also, I feel like my improvements should be allowed to happen gradually and without a timeline. Waiting until the start of the new year puts too much pressure on me to complete all my goals during that year.

However, in the spirit of the New Year, I have given some thought to the things I have already been doing to improve my life, and that I would like to continue working on into 2007. I have also listed a few things I would like to do within the confines of 2007. You may notice my trend this year is about nature, simplicity, and the pursuit of happiness.

Nutrition

  1. Continue daily smoothies.
  2. Continue tuna and walnuts.
  3. Continue supplementing greens.
  4. Increase real greens.
  5. Increase whole grains.

Health and Fitness

  1. Re-evaluate current formal exercise program.
  2. Continue daily stretching routine.
  3. Improve flexibility in my back.
  4. Increase nature+fitness. (walking, biking)
  5. Increase holistic wellness.

Getting Back to Nature

  1. Record observations in my nature journal once (or more) weekly.
  2. Build a chicken coop and raise 4-6 laying hens.
  3. Continue research on keeping honey bees.
  4. Spend more time in the woods alone.

The Arts

  1. Find a way to make pottery again.
  2. Get recommendations for classic literature. Then read.
  3. Learn to play the guitar.
  4. Continue my French lessons.
  5. Find and join a theatre group.
  6. Consider voice lessons.

Other

  1. Take more photos.
  2. Write a quarterly family newsletter.
  3. Build a homeschooling curriculum that meets our needs.
  4. Re-evaluate my business and determine which elements support my pursuit of happiness.
  5. Find an organization that appeals to me and become a volunteer.

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4 Responses to “Impatient Procrastinator”

  1. Oz Says:
    January 5th, 2007 at 9:01 am

    There are twenty-five items on your list. Good lord! I made one resolution (a real one, not the one I posted), and I’m hoping I manage it!

  2. Kerrie Says:
    January 5th, 2007 at 9:15 am

    There are not twenty-five items. There are five groups of 4-6. Totally different. I couldn’t possibly manage twenty-five.

    The first two groups hardly count. They’re things I’m already doing.

    The next group is already in progress, though I am rethinking my chosen location for the chicken coop (which means it may not be able to happen.)

    I expect to completely fail the fourth group. It’s pretty easy to “consider” something and check it off the list as done, so #6 could get done.

    That last category is a mix. I’ll probably have a good start with the first two, but taper off after the first quarter. I’m already working on the next two, and I have an idea what I want to do for the last one.

    See? Nothing concrete. I could have added “Lose 10 pounds”, but it’s too defined for me. I want to lose 10 pounds. I am trying to lose 10 pounds. But as a resolution? I’m just not ready to commit to that.

  3. Ker_thwap Says:
    January 9th, 2007 at 10:10 am

    It’s good to write down your goals/plans once in a while. I don’t like the concept of New Years Resolutions myself, too often people pick resolutions that are completely contrary to what they’re already doing.

    This reminds me, I also want to learn to play the guitar… but I have zero finger coordination. I suppose I learned to type, maybe I’ll put the guitar back on my life list of things to do eventually.

  4. Kerrie Says:
    January 9th, 2007 at 4:32 pm

    I played piano when I was younger, and played three different instruments through middle school and high school band. However, I’m finding learning to play the guitar more of a challenge than any of those instruments. My fingers just don’t move that way!

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