Green Light

This year is my b*tch! 2010 will be the year I finally do all the things I usually talk myself out of.

My roommate and I made the joint proclamation that “2010 is OUR year” so I started by creating a list of things I want to accomplish in 2010 and then narrowed it down to 10 items. My hope is that keeping this blog will keep me on track with each of my 10 goals.

A little history:

Over the past few years I have begun to view my overly rational nature as holding me back. My logical thinking was keeping me from taking even the tiniest risks and as I saw friends around me taking chances I found myself envious of their more impulsive nature. I viewed them as fearless or free spirited and was convinced they were living a more fulfilling life. Although I longed for these qualities, I told myself it wasn’t in my nature to be a risk taker and there was no way to change the way I operated. So typical of me to talk myself out of any and everything. Ahhhh!

I am finally sick of standing in my own way. I may be starting small but the fact that I am even starting is remarkable. I am determined to live a little more in 2010 and to make more rash decisions; even if they put me at risk for epic failure. I need to learn how to fall flat on my face or at least how to do something I may not be the best at.

So what exactly have I gotten myself into? Here is my list as of January 18^th (in no particular order).

1. Read 10 books
2. Write an article and submit it to a few magazines
3. Throw 2 great parties: I’m talking invitations, a full menu, create a “tablescape”, you know the whole domestic goddess thing
4. Run a race: over 3 miles
5. Volunteer:more than once, and actually enjoy it
6. Learn how to drive a stick shift
7. See 3 new places:destinations or noteworthy spots not something like the newest bar on the strip
8. Re-learn how to ski:after 13 years its time to get back on the mountain
9. Create 5 unique paintings
10. Learn how to spell:seriously, it’s embarrassing

Well…..there you have it. Everything I will do in 2010. I am stoked for the hilarity that will be me attempting to accomplish each of these tasks. I can already promise you “Re-learn to ski” (which is first up) will be far from a smooth ride.

-n