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January 1st, 2006

Wow. A brand new year.

Happy New Year, everyone.

We were up 'til midnight at some friends' house. The kids went outside and rang in the new year with pots and pans and a dozen cans of silly string. Now it's nine a.m. and everyone is still sleeping, except for Gracie and I. Church starts in an hour - do I wake everyone up or let them sleep? Dilema.

Either way, of course everyone is thinking about resolutions this time of year. I generally don't make them, but this year I like what one blogger I read has called "intentions..."

I dig the idea of living intentionally. It doesn't sound like such a set up for failure to say I'm intentionally going to live a certain way... (as opposed to a resolution, which always seems to end up being forgotten by January 20th or so.)

So what do I want to intentionally do this year?
  • Have more people over. We love hosting gatherings in our home, but it takes intentional planning to make it happen. I've got some great ideas for hosting different kinds of gatherings - and I intend to make it happen this year.
  • Eliminate fast food. I go in fits and starts with this - lately it's been more starts than fits. Hate the stuff, but when I'm out running errands and I'm hungry, I give in to the lure of the drive-through more often than I should. I'm intentionally going to plan ahead better and bring along healthy snacks in the car.
  • Play with art. A lot of scrapbooking has become "work" for me - which I don't mind at all, because I love what I do. But I want to be sure that at least twice a month, I get to go into my studio to play and try something different and new. I want to push myself artistically.
  • I intend to learn how to knit. (Mindy - I'll be calling to see when I can come over so you can teach me...)
  • I intend to be more diligent in keeping a regular cleaning routine around the house.
  • I intend to pray more.

There you go. Don't I sound like a wonderful person in that list? (She's so well-rounded, I would be thinking if I were you...) Don't be fooled. Ha! It's just a list. And I'm just a silly girl with high hopes.

But that's what New Year's Day is all about, isn't it?

How do you plan to live intentionally this year? I'd love to hear.

May 2006 bring lots of laughter and growth and blessings to you all, my friends.

Comments

  1. Anonymous11:25 AM

    Cathy,
    Great list of intentions. I like that. I too am making a list.. just havent come up with it yet... I am excited about 2006... I am excited to see what God has planned! Hugs!

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  2. Mindy Buller7:47 PM

    Looking forward to knitting together!! (And for you to invite us over. I hope I'm included in your new "intention."

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  3. Jolene2:17 AM

    ok...Im wondering what ur BIG Idea is? You havnot shred yet...or did i miss it?

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