I’ve been in a list making mood lately. Or list thinking mood? Today’s post is the overdue check in on my list of 23 things I want to do this year.
Coming on Thursday, a bit of a fun but slightly more serious list. I’m answering these questions from this post from Daniella over at Dana handmade if you want to join. Taking my time to consider a few of the questions.
Finally, not a post but today I’ve decided I need to just make a list of all that’s on my mind. Things to do, things I’ve been putting off, things worrying me a bit (might borrow the 20 minute worry rule from Aritha at Miracle of the Ordinary for that), and see if it settles my mind a bit.
Let’s just get to the March list update. Not much progress I’m afraid.
PROGRESS UPDATE
- Clean our basement a tub at a time (I’ve already told my husband of the plan) *We’ve stalled out on this. However, we’re now working on a much needed backyard cleanup*
- Participate in every Happy Homemaker Monday for 2023 *Going well so far*
- Read 92 books *7 books ahead of schedule according to Goodreads*
- Create a cozy, inviting home filled only with things I love (though I’ll probably have to allow my husband/kids to keep their things as well) *In progress, I do have a couple boxes to take to the donation bin*
- Get my ears pierced (again, I had them done a long while ago but haven’t had them in years) *I almost did this yesterday but chickened out. Time was a factor as well.*
- Get tubs to store the Christmas books *Still need to do this*
- Unsubscribe from at least 3 junk newsletters every time I clean my email *I really need to do better here.*
- Throw away any broken or worn out items! *In progress, why is this hard?*
- Re-watch the David Tennant episodes of Doctor Who, old school style…just one episode a week *I’ve been doing this and really enjoying it, not sure why I can be so disciplined about a tv show and lack it in so many other areas in my life*
- Rediscover the lighter, fun-loving open to (almost) anything adventurous side of my personality *Trying*
- Celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in August with either a trip or a party *We have a trip destination*
- Join in for the Blog365 challenge and post every single day in 2022 (in progress already!) *In progress!*
- Buy 2 Christmas presents for the boys each month (and one stocking stuffer for myself) *Not doing great on this one though I did buy 2 presents for the boys in February, nothing yet this month*
- Be better about reaching out to friends/family members. Make an effort to call/text someone once a week.*Really need to up my efforts here, doing more and thinking about it less*
- Put space between the holidays to make each one feel more special (example: don’t eat Valentine’s Day candy/treats until it’s actually Valentine’s Day) *Need to do better with next set of holidays than we did with Easter*
- Make individual binders for our bank statements *Have binders made!*
- Frame the photos from when J was in the all-district bands *Not yet*
- Leave a review for things I purchase (I’m so bad about doing this and yet, I always read them before I buy things) *Need to be better*
- Figure out a way to either subscribe or keep all the blogs I enjoy reading in one place (Bloglovin’ isn’t really working for me anymore) *Still need to take the time to actually do this*
- Take at least 2 people photos at each holiday/special occasion *In progress*
- Get storage containers for our DVD collection, sort, and store them *Not yet though I know the storage containers I want*
- Accept that a some family situations aren’t likely to change and realize I’ve done enough.*This is hard, I don’t like to giving up*
- Invite people to our home (family, friends, etc…been too long since I’ve done this) *Still working on this*
Thoughts On My Progress
I always think if I made my list in March, would it be any different? A little different perhaps. Lots of room for improvement but I’m happy to see I did manage a few things so far this year even if it is mainly related to reading and watching tv.
Did you make a list of things for 2023? How is your list going?
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Day 85/365
I read your list earlier this year as well and loved it. Seems to me you’ve advanced quite a lot.
I’m looking forward to reading your answers to Proust’s Questionnaire.
Thank you. I’m trying, I think knowing I plan to do a check in on the 23rd of each month (was a little late with it for March) is helping me focus on it a bit more. Slowly working on that questionnaire, post up for it tomorrow, I think.
I’m thinking of getting another piercing but I’m not sure if I want a 3rd hole in each ear lobe, or a single piercing on another part of my ear. I doubt I will do it, but I do think about it, LOL! Great progress on your list!
I had my ears pierced years ago but then, quit wearing earrings when the boys were babies. And now, need to redo but need to find the courage. Will you just go to a store like Claire’s or do you do the tattoo place route? Thanks, I don’t feel like I’ve made that much progress…hopefully, more now that spring is really here.