At the beginning of 2012, I made some resolutions for the year. I had big plans to cross things off off of my 100 list! Here’s a copy of the original list:

  1. Play an instrument.
  2. Learn to sew.
  3. Learn to ride the city bus.
  4. Make pasta from scratch.
  5. Watch all of the movies in the AFI 100 Movies list.
  6. Meditation.
Um. So I did one of those. Honestly, I think the key is not to have such specific goals! I did end up accomplishing quite a few things from my list:
  1. See Stevie Wonder in concert
  2. See The Shins in concert
  3. Go to a topless beach, topless
  4. Go sailing
  5. Learn to sew
  6. Progress towards “visit 50 countries” — Turkey, Greece, Puerto Rico
  7. Learn to do screenprinting
  8. Create something using Letterpress
  9. Make pasta from scratch
For 2013 I’m going to try out not having any goals. Let the year take me where it may! I am inspired by an article by Jim Collins, “Best New Year’s Resolution? A’Stop Doing’ List.” So maybe I will have one resolution. I’ll say no more. Otherwise, I’ll just keep my fingers crossed that 2013 brings with it some more fun times, accomplishments and stories.
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