it's my birthday...
...or it was on Monday, anyway. Thanks to everyone who sent some love my way that day, whether intentional or not (kilometres, you know I luv ya!).
I had a pretty great birthday, I must say. I took the day off from work and enjoyed a quiet day at home—so lovely. That night I had Secret Weapon and Other Me (seriously, people who know us get us confused…and I kind of like it) over for ice cream cake (I made it myself and didn’t drop it on the floor like I did with the one I made for Jimmy Tree, I was so proud of myself) and then we went out to Ethel’s for drinks. Dear, sweet Ethel’s, how you make me happy with your garage sale reject tables and chairs and your attitude-filled menu. What more could a person want for their birthday?
The only not-so-great thing was one of the gifts Chaz gave me. Not the shirts he got me from http://www.threadless.com/ - those are great (or they will be when they arrive…I’m counting down the days). No, no, Chaz decided to give me a cold for my birthday. Boo! It was my fault though. I was dumb enough to comment that I usually do a pretty good job of not catching other people’s colds, so it was like I was asking to get sick, really. Lesson learned.
I thought this birthday would be hard, considering it’s the big 2-6 and I’m getting that much closer to 30, but I have to say that last year’s birthday was definitely harder to take. Last year I was just getting ready to defend my thesis and then I was heading off to
In honour of my birthday, I’ve decided to make a list of 26 things I want to do this year. I figure if I put them on my blog, then people might ask me about them, so I have to follow through so as to not seem lame. Yay motivation!
1) Start some new volunteer work that allows me to make a difference in someone’s life
2) Actually go to the gym 3-6 times a week every week (unless I’m sick or hurt, of course) instead of just pretending I do
3) Try at least one new food every month
4) Make at least one new recipe every month
5) Start eating my veggies again (I miss them!)
6) Start drawing again
7) Start painting again
8) Call at least one non-family member every month (I’m so unimpressed with myself for losing touch with so many people…I hope to change that this year)
9) Make sure everyone who’s important in my life knows how truly important they are
10) Update my blog at least once a month (hopefully more)
11) Read at least two books for fun (I know that sounds really pathetic, but I never make time to read for fun, so I’m taking some baby steps on this one)
12) Set aside some dedicated me time at least once a week
13) Learn the names of all the regulars in the community centre I work in
14) Make a significant contribution to at least one youth program in the K-dub
15) Learn how to sew so I can make my own clothes and make things for the loft
16) Learn how to reupholster furniture
17) Have friends over for dinner or brunch at least once a month
18) Actually clean out my inbox (I’m at 8 pages now…eep!)
19) Actually reply to people’s e-mails in a timely fashion
20) Give my staff and co-workers positive feedback for everything, big and small, that they do that’s fabulous
21) Give my staff and co-workers useful, constructive feedback whenever I can
22) Take time to reflect critically on my own actions so that I keep learning and growing
23) Give myself a break every now and again…I know I’m not perfect, and so does everyone else, so who am I trying to fool…and why?
24) Shower Chaz with the affection he deserves at every possible moment
25) Stay informed/current on world events
26) Explore the city/region/province I live in…it’s time to make my life and my world a little bigger
posted by bag marla at 8:12 p.m.
6 Comments:
Yay blog update! That's a pretty impressive list - you would make a very good teacher with an excellent personal growth plan. All you're missing is how you'll evaluate yourself.
I sure hope I can be one of those people who get to come for dinner/brunch, I'm so jealous of Km and Jimmy Tree and their getting to live close to you.
Miss you!
Hey, when did my list start looking like that? Hmm...I swear I checked it out, silly blogger. I'll have to get on changing that.
As for how I'll evaluate myself...I'll just know! :)
And, please, come over for supper/brunch anytime...like say next summer when you have two months off. That makes sense to me! :)
can we make ice cream cake? quebec cake style? puh-lease!
Interesting list and an interesting idea. I'd like to suggest that 12 and 22 could be amalgamated into one item. This would give you an additional item I think you are missing as I think it is one of your strongest traits.
-Encourage yourself to embrace spontenaiety and what it has to offer to your life.
Embracing spontenaiety? You're joking right?! As if you want me to live life to the fullest...you're crazy! CRAZY!
You're going to be busy this year!! And by the way.... 26 is nothing my dear! Wait til you turn 29 and are ancient and have the big 3-0 looming over you like one big shadow that never goes away! It's fun... really I don't lie! Just shoot me now!! LOL!!!!
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