10 on Tuesday: Things I Want to Do in 2012

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Let's go Caps!

Unsurprisingly, today’s 10 on Tuesday prompt – things I want to do in 2012 – is resolution focused. I’ve already hit on a couple of these in the first couple of days of the year, so I’ll start with those and build from there.

1 & 2. Focus on discomfort and discipline.

3. Send a postcard every week.

4. Make great memories with my mom on our trip to Alaska.

5. Add a visit to my friend/former roommate Heidi in San Jose to the itinerary while I’m in northern California for my family reunion.

6. Go to Texas to see my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew.

7. Get my eyes fixed. Yes, I want LASIK. Badly. And I finally put enough money in my FSA to do it!

8. Read (at least) one book a month.

9. Dance more. Seeing a bunch of shows in NYC at the holidays made me wish I was a good dancer. I am not, but dancing does make me happy (so long as no one is looking). I don’t know if “dance more” equals taking a class or firing up Just Dance for the Wii, but it’ll be something.

10. See the Caps win the Stanley Cup. Given how recent post-seasons (and, uh, the current regular season) have gone, I’ll settle for a deeper-than-usual playoff run. But eyes on the prize, my beloved team…

What’s on your list for 2012?

Posted on January 3, 2012, in 10 on Tuesday and tagged postaday, resolutions. Bookmark the permalink. 12 Comments.

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sprite | January 3, 2012 at 1:09 pm

Julia and John and I have been talking about going up to Glen Echo and going dancing at the Ballroom sometime *for*ever now. If I organize an excursion, might you be interested?
- Sarah | January 4, 2012 at 2:30 pm
  
  Yeah, sure… though I did mention I am a terrible dancer, right?
Eileen | January 3, 2012 at 3:00 pm

1. Build a house
2. Go to Dayton to meet sweet baby Catherine, soon to be my Goddaughter
3. Celebrate our 10th anniversary with a fun trip for two
4. Visit DC/NoVa 3 to 4 times this year so James gets to know his family well
5. Visit the cousins in Minnesota
6. Visit NYC – maybe even reprise our 2006 girls trip w/Sarah, Jen & Mom
7. Get to a Caps post-season game (and see them win THE Cup)
8. Visit at least one national park (that I haven’t been to before)
9. Make one new recipe a week
10. Celebrate Christmas 2012 in my new house with our whole family

Bonus: attend the Kentucky Derby
Beth | January 3, 2012 at 4:48 pm

I liked your list, especially #3. Great idea!
- Sarah | January 4, 2012 at 2:29 pm
  
  Thanks! Hoping I can actually pull it off!
Common loon | January 3, 2012 at 5:34 pm

Sarah, would you please send us a postcard while you are in Alaska? We have a collection, and the ones from your previous trips are in it.

Eileen, we are considering a NYC trip this summer…should we talk?

I’d like to go public with a list…but that needs to wait until bedtime.
- Sarah | January 4, 2012 at 2:28 pm
  
  Sure – I’ll make sure the boys get one from Alaska. Or would one each be better?
socksformum | January 3, 2012 at 8:48 pm

Having my eyes fixed in 2011 was the best thing I have EVER done for myself. I don’t regret it for one second. Hope you can do it. The postcard idea is lovely! Whenever we travel I write a postcard to myself telling myself what I did in that place. It is always fun to get home and read them….LOL Happy New Year!
- Eileen | January 3, 2012 at 10:24 pm
  
  What a neat idea. I’ve always tried, and failed, to keep travel journals! Thanks for sharing
- Sarah | January 4, 2012 at 2:32 pm
  
  I am so excited for the eye fixing! Pretty much everyone I have heard from who has done it says the same that you do.
  
  Love the idea of sending yourself a postcard! I might add that to the mix when I am in Alaska this summer.
Common loon | January 4, 2012 at 7:39 am

In no order…
1. Meet up w/ NoVa folks
2. Drive East
3. Get to Lambeau
4. Apostle Islands, possibly drive around Superior
5. Family devotions
6. Get in Gear
7. Find a specific math curriculum
8. Develop kindergarten supplement
9. Finish the craft room
10. Plant an apple tree