Showing posts with label goals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label goals. Show all posts
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1-11-11 } Resolutions and past year

So I'm not big on resolutions, but here are some goals I want to pursue in 2011.

1. Wear pants again } Well this may be weird since most girls are saying the opposite. I want to find a happy medium. One good thing about pants is that they keep me in check. I gain weight in my butt and thighs and don't notice it when I'm wearing skirts all the time. Case in point, I couldn't fit into some of my pants last week from the summer. That is a no no. I need to keep this ass in check (sorry for cussing)

2. Be More Nerdy } I'm a nerd, and I need to show it more, as simple as that.

3. Don't be Afraid } I wanted to dress up and go to the museum and take pictures, and that's exactly what we did, I didn't care about all the looks.

4. Carry My Dog Around } I don't care if I look crazy, but it's fun to put my dog in my backpack and walk or ride my bike around.

5. Climb More } I need to get better at climbing trees.

6. Explore More } I know most of Detroit, now it's time for me to go out and explore the D's surroundings.

7. Fight Ninjas } Evil ones that is. This should be everyone's goal.

8. Get the Nova Running } It needs more power than I can provide.

9. Go on Daily Walks } I need to show my dog off more around town, haha.

10. Go to the Lakes More } Even though I'm not a big fan of Michigan, I should be going to it's beaches more often.

11. Hang Outside } Did this a bit over the summer, but it needs to be done more. My goal is to walk around playing banjo... Or hide on my porch and when people pass start playing dueling banjos... creeper style.

12. Hang with the Fam } My sister's, parents, and I are all very close, but I really need to hang with my cousins more, cause they are cool cats.

13. See Friends in 3-D } I need to spend real time with my friends, no more facebook friendships. More phone calls, and outings.

14. Spend time with Immediate Family } This is how cool my family is.

15. Take the Robot Out More } He gets pretty lonely, and even though his personality is kinda cold, we need to let Gog out of the basement more.

16. Jump on Beds } Simple as that.

17. Laugh More } It's the healthiest thing.

18. Joga Capoeira } Preciso fazer isso... e prática Português também.

19. Play Frisbee } And other outdoor fun activities.

20. Ride my Bike & Run } As soon as it get's to 50 I need to ride my bike everyday, and as long as it's colder, I need to ride it indoors on our trainer. I did one 5K last year and meant to do more... but the year slipped by. So I need to do more.

21. Save Money & Learn to Thrift } Put that dough in the bank. I'm pretty happy with the size of my savings, but I'd like a little more cushion. Also I'm not good at thrifting anymore. It's all I did in Highschool but I still don't know where to go here. And it'll help me save money.

 22. Go to Concerts } This used to be an every weekend occurance, not so much anymore. That needs to change.

23. Paint } Simple as that. I need to take back my art.

24. Exit on the Slide } If weather is permitting, I must only exit my porch on the slide.

25. Leave More Notes } I whined to Kevin the other day that we don't text sweet nothings to each other anymore. I'm sure mostly because we talk all the time and live together. But I'd like to do this more. I miss having my old cellphone where I kept all my favorite texts. Years of switching phones and breaking them lost them to the abyss. I still remember a few, one of my favorites is one I got while I was on a bus to Ottawa "You are the Moons over My Hammy."

There you go 25 goals, just like my age.

Oh and look how clever I am, I posted this at 1:11p, Ones all over the place.

Huggles,
Lauren
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Fav. Friday & Oxford Me Please

Here are my Starred/Fav'ed things from Google Reader this Week:



Design Sponge } Flowers A-Z

I love doing floral arrangements, even though I have a huge yard to plant tons of flowers all over the place I don't do it... I want bouquets in my house all the time, flowers are the prettiest thing. And Anemones are so delicately beautiful.



All This Happiness } Too Much of a Thing

I love this outfit, and I love all of Kate's outfits, but this post really says something to me. Sometimes you get bored with your look whether it's cute and prim or not very stylish. And when your in that stage it can be tough to find your voice. But this outfit still is magnificent to me. I love the jacket and the contrast of the stripes.



Mod Cloth } Fav Looks from Paris Fashion Week

I agree with Julie the Modcloth stylist. This is my favorite look. It's just breathtaking. And blue, my favorite.



Vilhelm Hammershøi's paintings via Audrey Kawasaki's blog

I love this painter so much... the images are amazing.



Sea of Fertility } Military Mode

I love Nancy, it's one of the first fashion blogs I followed, how she mixes her drawing with fashion is amazing, and her taste is incredible. If I could have one thing from her wardrobe I'd be in heaven.



YeYe! Style } Puces Pop 2010

This outfit is perfect, impecable. I want it now. The purple, burgendy and plaid are just amazing. And the layering makes it look so comfortable. Plus she's wearing YarnOverMovement by Tara Lynn who is another fashionable lady I've been following for sometime.




Lost in E Minor } Lego Logan's Run

Um can I say awesome. This is mainly for Kevin who wants to do this for a living.



Ellie Noble via Audrey Kawasaki's blog

I'm in awe of these photos. just awe.

That's my first Fav Friday post! And onto my want... haha!

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Okay, I really want this pair of two tone brown oxfords from UO''s website. I've done my searching and can't find anything that is my size or the style I want. I know I would wear them all the time, because really, look how many times I wear my red oxfords... Like almost daily? And they would be great to ride my bike in... Oh I want.

So I set a mini goal for myself to see if I'm worthy of these babies. First off, I've been pretty good about not buying too many clothes this past month (I did buy quite a bit of socks and tights). And I started on Wednesday the rule I have to ride at least 12 miles a day (which is to work and back). And I have to finish my freelance work this weekend. And I have to actually post the feature that I've been working on for months now (I hope you like it). I also have bunches of presents to send out! Ah!

So if I get these goals met by Monday, I'm getting me some new oxfords. Yum. And it'll be perfect timing for my secret outing at the end of the month. Yay!

Huggles,
Lauren
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Happy September

Well it's September 1st and sorry no new outfit posts... for I am still sick. I mean come on, it's been since friday!! grrrr. Well in light of the new month, the new season, and the fact that all my art is up at the gallery ready for Friday (I have some free time now!) I'm compiling a motivational list for the next month. I want to set myself goals for each month and share them with you guys so I actually motivate myself to do them, because once you put it out there then it's kinda embarrassing when you slack off. So here are my goals.


1. Make 1 screen print edition this month.
I had a great time making my Goose Girl screen print (see last post) and it spurred me to remember how much I love the process. I of course need to get my house more arranged for the process but I'd love to start trying to maybe release a screen print every month. I've already got a few purchase inquiries so it can only get better, right?


2. Post an outfit at least 4 times a week.
I think I can do this one, as long as I get better. Go away sickies! I don't think you guys want to see a picture of my bright red nose right now.

3. Promote myself.
I've always been afraid to promote my artwork, because it is never where I want it to be. But I've realized being an artist means you are never going to be completely satisfied. You will always find something wrong with a drawing or painting, and that's a good thing. You only grow and get better when you learn from your mistakes. So I shouldn't keep putting off promoting myself until I get "better", I should just do it. I've been in some pretty important art shows so that means something. I got a little talent :)

4. Exercise.
Everyone says this one... But this summer I've noticed I've become a little lazy. It's too hot to ride my bike to work or go for jogs in the evening. But I need to do a physical activity at least 4 times a week for 20 minutes. I should walk my dog more, ride my bike to friends houses, or go to the gym (I do have a membership). During the winter I went to the gym almost every other day, and in March I ran a 5K in 32 minutes (which is good for a beginner!) So I know I can do better, so come one let's do this!

5. Draw
That's one thing I forget to do... just draw. Art takes so much practice and I feel so rusty. I need to draw something, anything daily, and it doesn't matter what it is of. So my sketchbook is going to get an overhaul!

So there are 5 goals set out for me. I of course have a few more little ones like, waking up earlier for work, and using mouth wash (tmi I know) but those are my goals for all to see. And maybe I'll give updates from time to time, I definitely will post in the end of the month on whether or not I keep to these goals, and if I don't please, please yell at me. :)