{re}focus :: february goals

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did january seem like a long month?  it did to me.  and it was a good month.  a productive month. a month of change.  i accomplished some things that have been on my list for a long time.  and i also took on a few new ones.  ones that i am excited about.

the first is this blog.  i wanted to spend the month focusing on getting some things written.  some of it was planned and scheduled.  some of it was organic and spontanious.  i had fun writing everyday, never feeling at a loss.  it was not my intention to write 5 times a week but i guess i had a lot to share.

in february i want to keep it up.  i am thinking that 3-4 times a week is realistic.  i've worked out a writing schedule and am comfortable with making it last.  writing everyday helps me practice this craft and gives me direction.  i find myself being inspired in the middle of the day to share a story or write down words, even if it's for my own benefit. but it's nice to know someone is listening.

bobby and i also worked on a dedicated creative space for me.  a place where i can play and create without the hassle of having to put things away until i'm done.  i love that i have a place for my most coveted items that can now be easily found.  it has helped me be more organized with my projects and therefor more productive.

this month i plan on doing some purging.  i have more product than i intend to use and i know that it can be put to better use by someone else.  i hope to donate to a charity or just give it away.  and i plan on cleaning out toys, clothing, books and other stuff.  everyone is settled into their "new" rooms and now it is time to make each space purposeful and organized.

i took on an unexpected goal but one that has been on my todo list for a few years, run a 5k.  i've done two training sessions and have run during the week on my own.  this is a tough one for me.  this saturday our run was 30 minutes long, done in intervals but with little recovery time in between.  there was a moment where i felt like i wouldn't make it.  the trainer would run with me and encourage me to hold on.  and i did.  i plan on training even harder this month.  we will be running 5 miles by the time the race comes.  that way 3.1 miles will be a piece of cake  . . . chocolate cake of course.

i want to bake bread.  that simple.  homemade, crusty, soft, delicate bread.  hey, i need a good carb load right?

i am hoping to take a few fieldtrips this month.  discover something new.  be inspired by the world.  i have a few ideas in mind and my trusty sidekick will be along for the ride.

sharing these goals on my blog will give me the motivation i need to accomplish them.

i am welcoming february with open arms.