A Healer’s Geste

Resolution Check 2011

2011 Resolutions

1. No overdue fines at the library.

   Um, no. Sigh.

2. Finish my cross-stitch project: completed, framed, and hung.

   Um, no. I never spent enough time with it to figure out where I was. The farthest I got was finally hemming the fabric so it would stop fraying.

3. Accomplish 5 home-decorating tasks.

   Yes! The biggest accomplishment being decorating our master bedroom!

4. Organize & inventory the gift stash and wrapping supplies.

   Yes! It needs attention again after the Christmas mayhem, though.

5. Complete data entry of all contacts into the Mac’s contact program.

   Yes!

6. Be able to wear size 8 jeans.

   Um, no. Sigh.

7. Freeze surplus strawberries, sugar-snap peas, and green beans from my own garden.

   Well, strawberries anyway. The snap peas were gobbled up and the green beans were overripe before I discovered them. But I am happy that I put away 2 or 3 gallon bags of strawberries, even while we ate quite a lot! And, what I wasn’t counting on, we also put away a few bags of cherries from our discovered tree.

8. Cull magazines and folders of cut-outs from magazines. Create a large “inspiration board” for the wall in front of the office desk.

   No! Why would I want that sort of silly project? I tossed my cut-outs and magazines (which were mostly friends’ castoffs) and I joined Pinterest. Same concept, requires zero space. So, I still count this resolution met. I can send an invite to anyone who wants one, too.

9. Complete a through-the-Bible-in-a-year reading program.

   Well, in two more days it will be completed. :)

10. Do not buy any books except school books and library sale books. However, you may only take $5 to the Giant Library Sale(s).

    Um, no. What a dumb resolution.

6 out of 10. Hm, well, better than half anyway. I am pleased.

Now on to the New Year and New Resolutions! The future sparkles with potential.