Gosh, I can't believe we're more than 2 weeks into 2015 already! Each year I usually set myself some goals (okay, they're really resolutions but we all know resolutions get broken!) I've spent some time mulling over where I want to take myself this year and what goals to set to get there. So without further ado...
1. Blog more often
I undertook a lot of effort to rename, rebrand, and refresh my blog... and then didn't do much with it. More blogging this year!
2. Make more food from scratch
I've been trying to make more foods from scratch over the last year or so, in part to challenge myself in the kitchen and in part to eat more nutritious, whole foods and fewer additives and preservatives. I already make soups from scratch, and I recently learned how to make hummus. (For the hummus I've been working from this recipe - so much deliciousness!)
Now I want to expand my horizons and make more foods from scratch. Definitely bread, since we go through a couple loaves a month. I'd also like to try my hand at applesauce and pesto. Do you guys have any other ideas on foods to make homemade - maybe something you'd like to see me blog about making?
3. Read at least 30 books
Last year I set a goal for myself of reading 30 books. I didn't meet it, but that's okay. I really enjoyed setting aside more time on the weekends and evenings to just read. I want to encourage myself to keep doing that, so I'm setting myself the same goal for this year. I'm once again participating in the Goodreads Reading Challenge as I have in previous years - which is an easy way for keeping track of what I read and seeing how "on track" I am for meeting my goal as the year progresses.
4. Stretch and do yoga more often
I may have mentioned in here in the past that I have fibromyalgia. For me, stretching and gentle yoga are by far the best types of exercise for managing my symptoms. But I've been very lax in getting my movement on and I can feel the consequences of worsened pain, stiffness, and weakness the last few years. So even if it's just 5 minutes a night or 1 good session a week, I need to do more.
5. Work on my Book of Lore & Craft
I bought a new Book of Lore & Craft (what most people call their Book of Shadows) early last year, and after it sat unused for many months I finally cleansed, blessed, and dedicated it at Samhain. Right now it just has the dedication written in it, but I intend to add much more to it this year.
6. Get married!
Jack and I have been engaged since Yule 2013. It's going to happen this year! We're going to have a private courthouse ceremony soon, once we get our plans finalized. I'll be sure to share photos and such in here once we finally tie the knot :)
