Wednesday, January 2

New Year, New Resolutions

New year's resolutions are kind of the same every year, don't you think?  Most people are totally pumped at the beginning of the year and after a few months the passion is pretty much gone.  Despite this round-and-round, I make myself a good list at the beginning of every new year, not because I always accomplish everything, but because it's good to challenge yourself.  I have some big goals for 2013 and some small ones, but overall I want to make 2013 a year full of things I'm proud of.  I have a pretty long list, but here are my quick 10. 

1.  Write a children's book.  This has been on my mind for years, but I'm hoping to make it a reality this year!
2.  Jot down my day in a journal.  At the end of the year I want a journal full of how I spent my days and little happy things that happened.
3.  Answer emails EVERYDAY.  I've gotten to the point where I'm usually weeks behind on emails all of the time, and it's creating a lot added stress.  I intend to keep up better by answering some emails everyday.
4.  Cut back on the sugar.  This one's for the whole family.  We are sugar fiends, and while I don't want to cut it completely, a little more moderation would be much healthier for us.
5.  Start a daily or weekly project.  I'm totally scared of commitment when it comes to these projects, but I'd really like to have a daily or weekly project under my belt by the end of the year.
6.  More dates.  Johnny and I used to have weekly dates, but once we moved there have been almost no just-the-two-of-us dates.  We love going out with friends, but I want to make date night a priority again.
7.  Total studio organization.  It's time to get truly organized.  I still have half of my sewing stuff packed up in boxes, and it's time to really get things in order.  Who wants to come over and help? ;)
8.  Streamline blog content.  I want 2013 to be my best blogging year yet!
9.  New tshirt design and new Skunkboy products.  I'm all about this kind of stuff.  I'm ready to introduce some new and exciting things!
10.  Take at least 2 vacations.  I don't mean 1-day mini vacations.  Those are fun, but I'm ready to go see different parts of the country and different friends we've been missing!

Okay, so this is my short list, or "quick 10".  I have quite a lot of goals and mini-goals for the new year, but these are the ones that I just quickly jotted down.  If you aren't the type to make a new year's goal list, I challenge you to just write down the first 10 goals that come to you.  You may be surprised what your new year looks like!


36 comments:

  1. i have been wanting to write a children's book for years too! i even have a basic idea in mind. i just need to actually sit down with a pen in hand and get to work! :)

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  2. I would love to see a childrens book from you - I love all of your designs!

    xx Ashleigh
    www.ashflynn.blogspot.com

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  3. These are really good resolutions, and a childrens book would be amazing! I've been stopping and starting the one I'm writing for ages now, so good luck with it. :)

    Lots of love, Lauren.

    www.peachtea.co.uk

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  4. Happy new year to you and you are always such a darling! x

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  5. write a childrens book! You'd be so good at that! great resolutions katie, Happy New Year xx

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  6. This is such an awesome list! I spy a couple that are on my goals list this year, too. :)

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  7. Great goals, 10 is always such a good amount for the year - as well as all those little monthly ones as well. I love that dress you're wearing too, such pretty detail. Have a Happy New Year! x

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  8. Best wishes with your goals! I did 10, but I think I have more and more just waiting to come out! Happy New Year!

    Ergo - Blog

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  9. I really hope you can reach your goals! This time of the year for me it's very interesting to see what other people's resolutions are. I wish you all the best for the new year!

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  10. A Chrildrens book would be amazing! I'm rooting for you to do it :)!

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  11. Oh a childrens book would be divine! I would be first in line to purchase for sure! And im totally down for some new t-shirts so I will be patiently ;) stalking your shop to see those too. Great goals!

    xo the Rebel

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  12. These are such great resolutions. I'm pretty bad for forgetting resolutions too, I just get distracted with real life, these ones are a great mix of little and large though, which I think is much more sustainable. Good luck xo

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  13. I love these goals, lady! SO excited for a new year! xoxo

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  14. More blogging is on my list :)
    I love date nights with my boy and it's hard to find time for just the two of us. Hope you keep that one up.
    Traveling is always on my to do. Cannot wait until my next road trip somewhere.

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  15. I agree, I think sometimes we start the year feeling ecited and full of energy and then we start getting tired. I think my goal this year is to try to feel more inspire to do all the things I want! :)

    I adore your goals, I hope you get to do all of them!

    http://marilovescupcakes.blogspot.com.ar/

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  16. Portland is a really good place to visit...just a thought :)

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  17. Amazing goals, good luck with them! Wish you the best for this 2013 :)

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  18. happy new year to you and your family, Katie.
    i'm so excited for you and look forward to seeing your goals become reality
    xDee

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  19. Awesome! Making children's books are so fun! I have made a few and they are always so cool to look at!

    I love the idea of a daily journal. Blogging definitely helps but sometimes there are little details you don't want to forget :)

    Good luck!

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  20. What awesome goals. Looking forward to following you throughout this upcoming year!

    www.simplylovelyxo.blogspot.com

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  21. Wow! Writing a children's book is a really cool goal! Good luck. :)

    -Lindsey

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  22. the thought of you writing a children's book sounds amazing! i bet it would be beautiful!happy new year katie!

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  23. These are fantastic goals! I think I might include some of these on my list, just the overall push to be more focused and creative at the same time this year. A children's book from you would indeed be stellar! Good luck!
    -Heidi

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  24. OOOOOOooo! Writing a children's book is a great idea. I've been wanting to get all my Amigurumi Patterns together and create a book for little crochet plushie toys. It would be a lot of work but very rewarding.

    xoxo

    http://www.nothingbutapigeon.blogspot.com/

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  25. You guys are free to come visit Paris.. free place to stay, since you're so nice haha
    I'm a BIG fan of traveling, so I try to encourage friends to come visit me in Paris. I'm blessed to have a home there, and I don't see why I wouldn't share it. Traveling is important.

    Cheers!
    Valentina

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  26. good luck with all your goals, katie! all the best to you and your family in 2013

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  27. I want to cut back also on the sugar, who doesn't!
    Good luck in your resolutions!

    N|D
    http://rainbowsandtress.blogspot.com/

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  28. Those sound wonderful and are some things I would like to accomplish as well! Good luck to you in this awesome new year!

    Christen
    http://www.anunordinaryhello.com

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  29. Oh, I'd love to see a Children's Book from you.

    Great list. I try to have lots of goals too.

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  30. I wish you luck in writing a children's book! And I hope you can fulfill these resolutions. :) Happy New Year!!

    xoxo,
    Rae
    http://raellarina.blogspot.com

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  31. Cutting back on sugar, illustrating a children's book and having more date nights are on my list too! I also hope to celebrate my first wedding anniversary in San Francisco, build a new studio space, take lots of film, read more and explore parts of my city I haven't yet explored.

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  32. Hi Katie,
    Good luck in 2013- I know you can stick to the resolutions. I also want to say how much I love the blog. Your outfit posts are wonderful and you have a real talent in sewing. It's always good to hear what Hope has been up to as well ;) Keep it up and have fun blogging :D
    Best wishes,
    Virginia

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  33. i love this katie! especially the journaling each day one

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  34. Fabulous resolutions! I'd love to read your children's book. I've always dreamed of doing the same. :) Happy new year!
    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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  35. I love your list. I totally have a lot of resolutions - I still need to blog them! I am doing the journal thing too. I've missed the past few days kind of but I'm catching up on them tonight. I also love the childrens book idea. I always thought that would be a fun amazing thing to do. Good luck on it!

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  36. that is a great list :) journalling is an important one on my list as well!
    good luck with everything.
    xo, cheyenne

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